borlotti beans

Yesterday I shelled the beans, so they could soak overnight.
The beans have a wonderful color and pattern, both the shell and the beans.
The 'print' vanishes during cooking, the taste is delicious.
We will make an italian Borlotti bean soup tonight, using Larissa Bertonasco's recipe from the book La Nonna, La Cucina, La Vita.

boogie woolie

Have to admit it's ten times more fun to crochet in a sunny backyard, however I'm not complaining about my lazy rainy friday at home.

B is for brightening and lady-with-cherries-print is by Larissa Bertonasco and makes me cheerful anyway. The soft pastel colored harlequins are for an equally joyful pillow-fan.

Enjoy the weekend, whatever it may bring...