Homegrown Fennel

Tonight for what turned into a late dinner we had the first batch of fennel that we have grown ourselves this year, it tasted delicious. As John H was here and finished late I did most of the clearing up and Graham made the dinner. We had the fennel in a bechemal sauce with parmeggiano and breadcrumbs on top, with pasta and homegrown cucumbers and tomatoes delicious.
John H arrived this am to finish the windows, we hadn't had breakfast so we all sat down to toast and coffee! Had a good chat with Layla, then into the woods with Ruaridh after a lovely shower. The weather was hot and sunny for most of the day, however down the hill from us a cloud rolled down the hill and John said when he drove down there it was very cold and windy! strange weather indeed!
Had a long walk through the woods today the wee fellow had adventures but came back to us all the time. Back home had a late lunch on the deck, then mowed the lawn.
Busy now for the next two days as we get ready to leave for Edinburgh on Friday then Denmark the following Thursday on the ferry. Think we are all looking forward to the holiday!
Just going to do the dishes then to bed. Goodnight. Photograph of fennel grown in 2005!