Escape

This impressive crop of fungi has sprouted at the foot of my hawthorn tree, with a few smaller groups scattered around nearby.

l have no idea which variety they are as l haven't investigated further, but l won't be frying them up with my bacon and eggs in the morning that's for sure. l don't want a trip to my nearest A&E department for a date with a stomach pump! (Or even a date with death.)

One of my current favourite 'must sees' on TV is 'Nigella Express', presented by the fabulously beautiful Nigella Lawson.

Her speciality for this series is producing great tasting comfort food in a hurry - and she really delivers.

Even if you're not into cooking, this show is a delight to watch as Nigella wafts about her kitchen - complete with huge walk-in pantry big enough to live in - gleefully tossing some tasty ingredients into a bowl or pan and with a quick stir rustles up an irresistable meal that even the fussiest of eaters wouldn't refuse.

l love the way Nigella so shamelessly tucks into her food; and the closing scene where she goes back to her fridge at the end of the day to polish off the left-overs!!

Truly a woman after my own heart. 

Check out some of her recipes at www.bbc.co.uk/food/tv_and_radio/nigellaexpress_index.shtml