Wednesday, 16 July 2014

7 Things I Did Yesterday.......













Here is the sky at 2pm...since then ,we have had 2 big downpours! 
                
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                   1. Made 2 Banana Lemon Fruit Loaves...we hadn't had any for months!

                 2. Made Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry freezer jam.....

                 3. Made delicious Scotch Broth from some leftover Lamb from the weekend...

                   4. Made Bean Salad with fresh Basil for the street get-together...

                 5. Made Tea with Fresh cake, berries and yogurt for my tea buddy and I....

                   6. Painted my scruffy toe nails...I really SHOULD get a pedicure!

                 7. Got dressed for the party...and we certainly had a great time!

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                    Hope you all had a great day...

                       How is your weather?  We have cooled right off...Polar Vortex Summer!

                          Supposed to get humid again starting Sunday...

                            I do enjoy the cooler temps mixed in...how about you???


              Boyfriend picked up a small peameal bacon...

                  Roasted...with some scallopped potatoes...bok choy and zucchini...

                     Sounds perfect for a cool, dark, damp day!


                              Enjoy the rest of your day...

                                    Cheers!  :o)

                                      linda

                       ps...guess who will be 2 on Saturday????    3 guesses! 

                 
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45 comments:

  1. Anonymous16 July 2014 at 13:43

    OMG the cake looks amazing!!!

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:36

      Hi Aga...it certainly is!
      How you doing?

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  2. Anonymous16 July 2014 at 13:49

    what a lot accomplished, wow, and yum!

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:37

      Hi Laurie...
      You inspired me to make jam....
      I even added some thawed frozen fruit...worked great!

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  3. Gloria Baker16 July 2014 at 14:07

    All look amazing dear!
    I love you made jam look deliciius.
    One of my favorites things in the summer!
    Love hour banana loafs!
    Isnt beautiful basil in everywhere??
    I love this post!
    And your feets look beautiful!
    Miss V doesnt ask you paint her toes?
    I remember esperanza loved and still she loved paints her nails!
    xo

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:38

      Miss V's mom has tried to paint her toes, but she just touches it right away!

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  4. Kris16 July 2014 at 14:14

    You were a busy bee!!! Those all look so good. Love your pink toenails and tan tootsies!!
    I cannot believe your little Miss will be two!!!!!!! How did that happen??
    XO Kris

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:40

      Yes....I was!
      I know....I can't believe it either!
      2 years have flown by...guess I better get a post ready!
      She is having a sleepover with us tomorrow night!

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  5. barbara l. hale16 July 2014 at 14:49

    You had a much more productive day than I did. Great stuff! Glad you enjoyed your party. Our weather continues to be very humid although it has cooled down a tad.

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:42

      Hi Barbara....
      Our humidity is due back on Sunday...
      We got lots of rain for the gardens today!

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  6. Anonymous16 July 2014 at 15:07

    You've got me drooling over all that good food. I better get walking on the treadmill from all those cyber calories :)
    Much nicer weather today, had windows open all day long with a nice breeze coming in.
    The grouting all done in the kitchen, paint tomorrow :) Must take some more photos.

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:44

      Ha! Nothing really TOO TOO fattening!
      No rain for you?
      Get busy...take some pics of that new kitchen!

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  7. Martha16 July 2014 at 15:08

    We have sun but cool lake breezes. Feels like late August or maybe even September.
    It's fresh.
    Love your kitchen accomplishments.
    :0)

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:46

      Sounds lovely!
      You were also busy in the kitchen!

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  8. tammy j16 July 2014 at 15:08

    we cannot believe our weird good fortune! we're having a heavenly cool day here. UNHEARD of in summer months here. something strange going on... but we'll take it! it's only to last one day.
    hey.
    you don't have to make pictures of you through 'silk'... don't you realize how beautiful you are?
    inside and out?
    seriously. you should be delighted you still look so good. and show it girl! don't fuzzy it up! LOLOL. ♥
    and YUM. want some of that fruity bread. oh lordy. looks so good! xoxo

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:49

      It is that darn Polar Vortex again!
      Come on over for a piece and a cup of tea♥️

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  9. 45th Parallel Quilter16 July 2014 at 15:52

    Party, party for Ms. V!!! Please share pictures so we can feel like we were there!! She's ADORABLE!!

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:50

      Will do!
      Got her prezzies all together today...
      She will be crazy!!!

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  10. 45th Parallel Quilter16 July 2014 at 15:54

    BTW ... been meaning to ask ... is peameal bacon like ham?

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:52

      Yes....cured pork....rolled in peameal.....delicious roasted....then sliced for sandwiches!
      It is a Canadian thing!

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  11. Jane and Chris16 July 2014 at 16:14

    Please save me some bean salad.Thanks.
    The cooler weather? IT SUCKS! Give me heat and humidity and I'm a happy bunny.
    Jane x

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:54

      Sorry....all gone!
      Humidity coming back...hope that keeps you a happy bunny! (That is so cute, Jane)

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  12. rusty duck16 July 2014 at 16:24

    Why do I always come here when I'm hungry?

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:55

      Ha ha ha!
      Because you are ALWAYS hungry Jessica!

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  13. Pamela Gordon16 July 2014 at 16:31

    You sure had a busy day! Everything looks so delicious. It rained all day here today starting with a severe thunderstorm very early this morning. Sunshine coming tomorrow for about 5 days in a row. It's being a really good summer here for a change. Except for Hurricane Arthur that is.

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 16:56

      Perfect weather coming for your sisters visit!

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  14. Eddie Bluelights16 July 2014 at 16:56

    Gosh Linda,
    That gorgeous cooking looks so sinfully delicious.
    I am boarding a plane right now!! - it looks divine.
    Love you piccie with the soft romantic effect - looks really good!

    Sky did look ominous!

    Think I've posted the right comment tonight . . . lol
    Cheers ~ Eddie :)

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 17:04

      Hi Eddie....
      Yes...you did good!
      No confusing comment!
      What time does your plane arrive? Hahaha!

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  15. Plowing Through Life (Martha)16 July 2014 at 17:30

    Look at all those goodies! Yummy! What an incredibly busy day it was. My day was good, but I'll confess that I did slack off a little!

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 18:48

      That is definitely allowed, Martha!
      We all need a break.....

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  16. Deb16 July 2014 at 17:46

    Oh no, now I want some jam on toast. I love all jam but strawberry, blueberry, raspberry freezer jam...well, say good-bye to that loaf of bread. haha! Loved your photos today Linda. Always makes me smile. The bean salad looks amazing. Perhaps you could share the recipe sometime. Love to see photos of you as you are always so pretty. And what's with V turning 2....how time flies. Little Gwyn will be 1 soon. We've had cooler weather but the heat is returning. Have a great night. Deb

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 18:52

      Freezer jam is SO easy to make...you should make some!
      Will post the recipe...such as it is! Very simple...but,oh so good!
      Yes....Miss V turning 2.....unbelievable!♥️
      Thanks for the compliment Deb....appreciate that!

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  17. Betsy Brock16 July 2014 at 18:19

    Very nice...it's like a What I Did Wednesday! That salad looks yummy...you need to share the recipe!

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    1. Linda16 July 2014 at 18:54

      Yes, that is what I thought!
      Will post the recipe....very easy...do you have a can opener? Hahaha!

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  18. Amy at love made my home16 July 2014 at 23:55

    Great seven things! Hope that you enjoyed the street get together. Love the little bowls with the birds on!! Way too cute! xx

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    1. Linda17 July 2014 at 07:21

      Thanks Amy...we did have a good time!
      The bowls were a gift from my daughter Lissa....♥️
      Enjoy your day!

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  19. Patricia17 July 2014 at 00:21

    Wow, you are an energetic one, Linda. I am completely impressed with your cooking, as I can't make more than 3 things, tops, in one day... And then you painted your pretty toenails and went to a party - Well done!!

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  20. Suza17 July 2014 at 02:14

    Delicious food - all looks so tasty. Those fruit loaves... yummmmmmm. I must try some freezer jam some time. I don't really cook or bake that much but love trying new things now and then. I hear it is relatively simple to do - so right up my alley! Loving the cooler weather - the heat and humidity need not ever appear. One of the rare summers that I am actually enjoying! Thanks for sharing all your photos.

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    1. Linda17 July 2014 at 07:24

      Hi Suza...
      Just buy the Certo for freezer jam.....sooooooo easy!
      I just use odd jars...keeps for 1year in the freezer...also makes a great gift!
      Let me know if you try it!
      Any blog for you yet?

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  21. Jennifer Hays17 July 2014 at 07:43

    You did a lot! The bread sounds so good. I'm glad you were able to get so much done. That is such a pretty picture of you.

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  22. Wanda17 July 2014 at 09:57

    What a beautiful and productive day. Everything looks so yummy. Oh a Birthday around the corner...How exciting for everyone!
    Made lots of jam and jelly in the past, but never tried the freezer kind. looks great. You sure look cute getting ready to go out. Love your hair. Doing something different with mine now. Shorter, softer, no teasing... Have a great day!

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  23. Anonymous17 July 2014 at 10:52

    Two? Two??

    I pretty sure she was is only about 6 months old. Where does that time go? *sheesh*

    Birdie

    I need a pedicure. Good thing I am going to work and will be wearing socks for the next three days.

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  24. Marisa B17 July 2014 at 10:52

    it all looks so yummy ....:)

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  25. The Happy Whisk22 July 2014 at 02:17

    Food and feet. Ha. Good stuff.

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