Monday, 12 January 2015

Bits & Bobs....











Still enjoying my White Kalanchoe that I purchased the same day as my Christmas tree...

Still as crisp and perky as the day I brought her home...

Bought 2 wee ones last week...

No pictures of them yet....

Soon....♥️












My daughter Lissa brought me this White Cyclamen before Christmas...

I am surprised it is still blooming...

I don't always have good luck with these plants...

Pretty pink at the base....


Christmas Poinsettia still looking good in the living room...

Love my Snowman Planter...had him for a very long time!

Miss V just had to pinch her Snowman's nose...♥️



Apple Pie Bread...all gone!

Avacados warming in the sunshine...
















Footprint in the fresh snow...

After heading to the bird feeders...

It is kinda snowy and blowy here today...

Heading for the deep freeze again overnite and tomorrow...

Lovely Fresh Green Basil...for my Greek Salads...and cooking with...nothing better!!

A few of my Hens and Chicks that I brought inside for the Season....

They smile at me alllll Winter long....



Chicken Caesar Salad for lunch last week...made with leftover Rotisserie Chicken!

I like to add cherry tomatoes..sliced red onion...freshly ground pepper to my Caesar...

This one was made using the Bolthouse Parmesan Caesar dressing...made with yogurt!

Very low fat...and oh so delicious!!

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         Hope you all had a great day...and a wonderful weekend...

         We finally got to to the cottage yesterday....YIKES!!!...talk about frozen!

          It was wall to wall Ice and snow....she looked good, though! tee hee hee...

         Have some skinless chicken thighs marinating in buttermilk...

                  Will add some Panko crumbs and some Cajun seasoning...

                         Roast them til they are crispy and delicious!!!

        Not sure what to serve alongside...I am sure I will come up with something Deeeeelicious!

             Enjoy the rest of your day...

                     Stay warm and toasty...brrr...did someone whisper Florida???

             Won't be long now...I can almost taste it! 

                                 Oh...no...

              Those are the chicken thighs...sorry...

                                     never mind........♥️

                                                  Cheers!
                                                     linda :o) 
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  1. Deb12 January 2015 at 13:46

    Geesh - I'm always hungry when I leave your blog. I wonder why that is? It's cold here, too, Linda. I walked downtown, met my friend for fish and chips and walked back so I guess I can say I got some exercise. hahaha! Maybe I'll do better tomorrow and not stop to eat.) Your plants look beautiful. I love the little succulents. I have a bouquet of white flowers on my dining-room table that I really enjoy on these cold days. Dinner sounds good and that salad....oh my! Stay toasty, Deb

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    1. Linda12 January 2015 at 14:07

      Hahaha! Yes....at least you WALKED to the fish and chips!
      We walked around the mall.....does that count? Not!
      Enjoy your evening Deb.....

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  2. DEZMOND12 January 2015 at 14:03

    Such lovely flowers! Hens and Chicks look so nice! Do you have to water them often when they're inside?

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    1. Linda12 January 2015 at 14:09

      Hi Dez....
      No...not too much....they are succulents....love them!

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  3. Eddie12 January 2015 at 14:58

    Beautiful indoor plants ~ I am hopeless with them and obviously say the wrong things. Maria was a lot better but tended to over water.
    Agree with Deb ~ I always feel hungry when visiting your blog and it is too late to walk for fish and chips, the shops are shut. . . . . . will have to rustle up an Eddie special . . . . .
    It sounds very cold at the cottage . . . . brr . . . . . :)

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    1. Linda12 January 2015 at 15:11

      Hi Eddie....
      I do have a green thumb.....I think!
      And....I do like to cook!
      It WAS very cold......and icy....will share pics soon!
      And...pray tell....what is an Eddies special?

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    2. Eddie Bluelights12 January 2015 at 15:40

      Yes I think you are very good with plants
      And your b/f is extremely lucky to have you cook such gorgeous meals.
      I do get invited for meals sometimes . . which is nice.

      Eddie's special ~ oh just simple basic things, not really worthy of taking out any menu copyright ~ I don't think you would adopt any of them in your menu portfolio . . . . . . lol . . . . . but I hope to get a bit more adventurous soon.
      But I am still alive . . . . . . and smiling . . . . . .haha

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    3. Linda12 January 2015 at 16:11

      Good to hear....
      Peter this week?

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    4. Eddie Bluelights12 January 2015 at 17:50

      Yes, Thurs and Fri .. . . :)

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  4. rusty duck12 January 2015 at 15:00

    Brrrrr. Keep warm Linda. Hope you're feeling better too.
    Just the same old plain old here... wind rain and grey skies.

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    1. Linda12 January 2015 at 15:11

      Hi Jessica.....
      Feel great.....just cold!

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  5. Linda12 January 2015 at 15:02

    We had some snow this morning, cleared the driveway and paths, temperatures were around 0 Celsius this afternoon but dipping down quickly since the sun set. I found a salad dressing at Metro ... no calories, no fat, tastes not too bad also ... giving salads a go for lunches to get rid of some of that Christmas goodie weight. Yep, time for you to start packing and checking the Florida weather.

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    1. Linda12 January 2015 at 15:13

      Hey Linda....
      The Bolthouse dressings are reall tasty.....
      Oh.....me too, Linda! Too fat for my flip flops! Hahaha!

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  6. Gloria Baker12 January 2015 at 15:04

    all look amazing Linda!!
    how you have in this time (yourwinter) fresh basil???
    I have now but is summer here!!

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    1. Linda12 January 2015 at 15:14

      Hi Gloria.....
      Bought it in a pot.....pricey, but delish! Nothing like it!
      How are you?

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    2. Gloria Baker12 January 2015 at 16:53

      Im ok, the weekend was crazyyy! But Today more quite!
      Yes I have two pots now (I plant them lol)
      But usually they are soo good until March/April (autumn) but in winter is difficult!!
      I love basil!!!

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    3. Gloria Baker12 January 2015 at 16:55

      BTW Apple pie bread look amazing!!!

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    4. Linda12 January 2015 at 16:57

      I grow it in the summer too, Gloria....at least in the pot, it doesn't turn black!
      Yes.....apple Pie Bread is awesome!

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    5. Gloria Baker12 January 2015 at 20:10

      Yes is the best in pots alwsys have in summer!
      xo

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  7. Dixie@dcrelief12 January 2015 at 15:31

    I was ding fine - lovely flowers - cutesy snowmen - wham! - apple pie bread? Looks a lot like the apple cobbler I made, but are those cranberries mixed on top? I could smell. Then a few more lovely photos - wham! - Caesar salad. I knew I should have made reservations!
    Enjoy your evening - I'm going somewhere to drool ;P

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    1. Linda12 January 2015 at 16:15

      Hi Dixie....
      Nope...just chopped walnuts mixed in with butter,flour,brown sugar.....a streusel topping!
      The bread is made with buttermilk...grated apples...butter,eggs,flour,brown sugar,apple pie spice....
      Altogether a very yummy experience...indeed!
      Glad you enjoyed your visit!
      Where did you go to drool? Hahaha!

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  8. Pamela Gordon12 January 2015 at 15:47

    I love the white kalanchoe. I've been looking every week for one but none to be found here. My one from last winter is still growing green leaves but no blooms. I forgot about fertilizing it. :( Someday I'll get to that! I like your snowman planter - so cute! And that salad looks scrumptious. I love those rotisserie chickens - so practical! It snowed all day here and was -2. So nice. But. Going to -18 tonight and a cold day tomorrow! xx Pam

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    1. Linda12 January 2015 at 16:17

      I hope you find a white one Pam.....
      Same weather here...getting a bit monotonous!

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  9. Betsy Brock12 January 2015 at 16:18

    My cyclamen is still blooming, too! I've never seen a white one....love it!

    I just bought that Bolthouse salad dressing today under your recommendation! Can't wait to try it!
    Boys were home today because of sleet and icy roads. Wasn't bad this afternoon when I went out, though.
    And a balmy 33F degrees! ha.

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    1. Linda12 January 2015 at 16:30

      Oh....you will love it!
      Add lots of stuff too.....I forgot to mention bacon bits and croutons.....yum!
      I buy the honey one for my Spinach salad...I prefer it to the Poppyseed....but......you do have 3 jars to finish! Hahaha!

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  10. Anonymous12 January 2015 at 17:31

    I think I could handle a little bit of Florida right now.

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  11. Unknown12 January 2015 at 19:29

    That salad looks delicious! Yummy! You didn't have any of that apple pie bread, did you? Love the snowman planter!

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    1. Linda13 January 2015 at 13:17

      I sure did! And enjoyed every crumb! hahaha!
      Fat and happy :o)

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  12. Cheryl @ TFD12 January 2015 at 21:28

    I can almost smell the apple pie bread! And that salad looks divine. I love fresh basil and miss it during the winter season. The flowers are beautiful, too! Have a nice week!

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    1. Linda13 January 2015 at 13:19

      Hi Cheryl!
      Basil is my favorite Herb...harder to find in the Winter...but found a pot at the grocery...hopped into my cart!
      You have a great week....

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  13. Blondie's Journal12 January 2015 at 21:39

    Oh goodness..I thought you were still in Florida! Welcome home! :)

    Love the Apple Pie Bread and Salad. May we have recipes?

    Hens and Chicks indoors...love that idea. :)

    Jane x

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    1. Linda13 January 2015 at 13:20

      WHAT???
      Jane...I am still here...haven't gone yet!!!
      Recipe is on the blog...will email you the date of the post!

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  14. Kris12 January 2015 at 21:59

    Well, younhadme at apple pie bread ni must know more!
    XO Kris

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  15. Suza12 January 2015 at 23:32

    Your flowers are so pretty - and cheery. Love the snowman planter - such fun! And your food pics look good enough to... eat! That salad looks so good. I am craving salads lately. Seem to go in fits and starts with them.

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    1. Linda13 January 2015 at 13:21

      That on was really good....the Romaine was nice and crispy...sometimes it is kinda flat tasting...no this time!!
      Totally enjoyed it!
      How are you doing??

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  16. Amy at love made my home13 January 2015 at 00:00

    I got a new kalanchoe last week and my friend told me they are also called "Flaming Katy" so I am calling my new one Katy - the old one doesn't have a name, perhaps I should call it Linda as you are the person who got me into them! I do love them though now that I know I can keep them alive for so long as I have never managed to keep houseplants before. The apple pie bread looks and sounds delicious!!!! Glad you got to the cottage safe and sound. xx

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    1. Linda13 January 2015 at 13:22

      I have never heard that! Katy is a beauty name for her!

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  17. Tanna13 January 2015 at 04:30

    love. love. love. that snowman planter, Lisa!! He is just too stinkin' cute! All of your plants look so good. I trashed the poinsettias yesterday and somehow missed entirely ever getting a photo of my Christmas cactus in bloom. Plants just make life better. =) blessings ~ tanna

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  18. zAzA13 January 2015 at 13:29

    Hi Linda .. Your pics are lovely and I always love to read your adventures with Miss V. My daughter and I have created a new blog that I invite you and your followers to check out
    www.proseccoandpolkadots.blogspot.com

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  19. The Happy Whisk13 January 2015 at 13:40

    Oh my good gosh, I love all these photos.

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    1. Linda13 January 2015 at 14:53

      Well.....oh my good gosh.....I am so pleased!

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  20. Unknown13 January 2015 at 13:43

    Lovely blog as usual! Yumm...I won't ask for the apple pie bread recipe because the temptation will be overwhelming! So, Nadia and I kept a space for you in the class this morning, LSK. How's that for making you feel guilty? :) Have a nice rest of the week and take care...

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    1. Linda13 January 2015 at 14:58

      Gosh no Hester! It is to die for! Perhaps you should indulge!
      I do feel guilty....I just don't really like the teacher!
      And....I like to be in the back!
      Picky or what,eh?
      Too damn cold this morning....
      What's new with you?

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    2. Unknown13 January 2015 at 15:51

      Okay, I'll indulge, recipe please? And don't feel guilty, soon you'll be speed walking on the beach, ha, ha. Quiet evening, this boyfriend's at a political event with the PM's wife as special guest. I'm glad not to have to go out in the cold!

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    3. Linda13 January 2015 at 16:29

      October 15,2012....
      Do you know how to get there?
      Sidebar...under all posts...click on 2012....navigate your way to this date....
      Then....click on My Baking Addiction....and navigate to Apple Pie Bread!
      Hahaha! Sounds complicated....but not really...
      Let me know if you get lost!
      You are a good sport Hester!
      Enjoy your evening....

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    4. Unknown13 January 2015 at 17:14

      Gosh, you've been blogging for a very long time, who knew? It was challenging, but I finally got to the link. I'll bake it and bring it to my daughter's this week, won't they be happy! Thanks, LSK....

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    5. Linda13 January 2015 at 17:24

      Excellent!
      We like to heat the slice and smother with butter!
      Also...as I don't have any fancy kitchen tools...I do the mixing by fork now...used the mixer the first time, but I found it hot all stuck in the mixer! Just sayin'!
      Good luck!
      Oh....I have never added the cranberries either...I use walnuts in the streusel!

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  21. Debra Turner13 January 2015 at 17:21

    I have never heard of Apple pie bread, but it looks delicious! Beautiful photos, one and all!

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    1. Linda14 January 2015 at 07:19

      HI there Debra...Welcome!!
      Glad you enjoy my photos...

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