The Queen (and there’s only one as far as we’re concerned) was 94 years old today. She decided to make it low key because of the coronavirus and indeed it almost passed without being noticed. It’s reported that she received a video call from the Sussexes who ignored her wish for low key and informed certain members of the press. Presumably not the ones they dismissed yesterday.
BoJo is easing back into work this week and started with a conference call to the POTUS. (I love this word it makes me think of hippopotamus or walrus) He and Trump discussed the G7 response to COVID-19. This doesn’t sound like the easiest way to get back to work after an illness. It seems they also discussed a mutual trade agreement, let’s hope there is some trade to agree on. Over here Cath Kidson has closed all stores and will from now on only trade online. How many more, doesn’t anyone realise I like going shopping.
I keep seeing in the media that since the lockdown certain restaurants have released the secret recipes for food items they sell Pizza Express are sharing their margarita, McDonalds share cheeseburger, its mcMuffin and other delicacies and now IKEA has released the secrets of their meat balls. I am astounded that not only do people need a recipe for such simple quick food but that they would want to make them. If I’m making meatballs they’re going to be Italian with a thick tomato sauce and served on spaghetti. Parmesan or Parmigiano cheese sprinkled on the top.
Gwyneth Paltrow is auctioning her Oscars dress to raise money for coronavirus relief. Wonder if that will be on Ebay? I’ve got a couple of dresses I could flog off. Having seen a film today of the queues of New Yorkers waiting for food handouts she might need to sell more than a dress. We really can’t imagine a society without some form of NHS or social security. It’s happening in the wealthiest country in the world.
Friend called today and was telling me about her daily visits to her allotment. Never wanted one before but I felt strangely envious. nothing to do with the veg she might be growing, it’s just about having somewhere to go. Not much to write about today I’m afraid but I could supply the recipe for meatballs although you should all know how to do that. Sleep well my lovely readers. Good night 😴💤😴