AFTER breakfast I have an urge to I try my hand at making ciambella – a kinda Italian cake flavoured with vanilla and lemon zest. My aunt Maria used to make it when I was a kid and it was one of my favourites.

I get the mix in the oven then venture outside to try and tidy up some of the wind damage. It’s still pretty blowy, tho’ – and it looks like it’s gonna be that way for at least a few more days.

In the studio I get some more promo done for Friday’s release of Still Friends (the single) then do some prep for a young guitar student coming later on.

Once out the oven and cooled, the ciambella is pretty good. The texture is a little ‘rough’ but it tastes good.

After the guitar lesson I spot a message from my pal Kevin asking if I’llbe available for a chat later on. He has a new single coming soon and needs some help.

We FaceTime and chat through some ideas and I put together a wee plan based around vertical video clips and socials.

I have a wander up the loch side. It’s still windy but not cold and I enjoy the fresh air.

Back home I make some pasta dough then do some video work for Kevin while it rests..then it’s pasta with tomatoes, garlic and basil for dinner.