Thursday 22 January 2015

Bits & Bobs.....















                            Guess who's shadow this is???

                                            Yup...Red himself! Love this shot!


             Hope you are all having a great day...

                 Sun shining...wee bit of wind...not a bad day at all!

     Miss V slept 'til 7:45...had her juice and cheerios...watched a bit of Zack and Quack...

                   We built a few towers with her blocks...got her dressed...

                                Papa took her down to her school♥️

                              Then....Nana got busy!! hahaha!

                    Made egg salad sandwiches for  lunch...

                                  Put on a pot of chicken soup...

Sliced the beef for dinner...marinating in soya sauce and cajun seasoning, and freshly ground black pepper...

               To make Pepper steak, over no-yolk noodles for dinner...

                         It is one of my oldest and most favorite recipes...

The fresh green peppers...sliced spring onions and grape tomatoes give it such a rich fresh taste...

            Got out with my boyfriend for a nice brisk walk...very nice in the sun!

                       I did some groceries, as I think we will take a drive tomorrow...

                            Supposed to be a nice day...sunny...YAY!!!

                                  What were you up to today??

                                     What is cooking in your kitchen??

                           Sunny for you?? But...still cold??

                           Enjoy the rest of your day...and your evening...
  
                                       Cheers!  :o)
                                             linda

57 comments:

  1. Another good day on your end.

    Cool beans.

    PS: Love the food shots.

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    1. Beans?
      You mean the heirloom carrots?

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    2. Hahaha, no. I am, like, cool beans, neato man.

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    3. Oh Ivy.....you make me giggle!
      You are way too hip for me.....you hippie you! Hahaha!
      Enjoy your day.....

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    4. I kid you not, I was very nearly named, Flower. They came this close to naming me that.

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    5. So......your parents were Hippies! Hahaha!

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    6. They actually weren't. But they like weird names. Hence, Ivy.

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  2. Looks like the whole gang was having breakfast with you! I'm part of a music blog hop (Battle of the Bands). Spent of the day visiting to see what group won the battle on each site, leaving comments. Time to go home for leftover potato salad and maybe some ham.
    Red's shadow is cute.

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  3. what a lovely day and a yummy supper too! We had a quiet day, its cold and dark here all day, snowed all day!The bird photos are beautiful, what colors, , I love love the red beak on the one, is it a female Cardinal?

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    1. Yes Laurie...a female Cardinal...beautiful isn't she??

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  4. Ooh..you have a hawk! Watch out, Red!

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    1. He was up in our Maple tree...would he eat Red????

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  5. I love the cute,cute cup of Miss V I want one!!
    Love "your " squirrel haha!!
    I made somthing with blueberries too!!!
    Yoyrs look delicious!
    Love these carrots!
    We have again a dove in the nest in the front door, is funny because always this nest is with someone lol
    xo

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    1. That is a "Bunnykins" cup Gloria...got it at a thrift shop...they are very expensive!!
      Those are Heirloom carrots...very delicious!
      Oh those darn Doves... they usually lay eggs 2 or 3 times a season here!!!

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    2. Really true about doves!
      Is funny because only she looking us!
      Yes I know these cups are expensive!
      Today I post my blueberry recipe!

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    3. I checked it out.....looks very delicious!
      Enjoy your weekend....

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  6. Hi Linda - nice photos. Does that hawk come into your yard? That would worry me for the song-birds. Red looks very full of himself and healthy. Thanks to you, most likely. :) I had coffee with a friend who is a big time 'birder' and she is thrilled that I am now showing interest in all bird life. She even brought me a book to learn more. I guess she's getting tired of me asking "what's this called?" Glad you had a good day with Miss V. Cute photo of her having her brekkie. I picked up some delicious samosas today and we are having them with rice and veggies tonight. Kane is having a beef pattie, rice and veggies. Yes, I have cooked for my dog all his life. I guess it's ok since he will be 15 this year. Haven't poisoned him yet. haha! Love the shadow shot. Have a great evening. Deb

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    1. First time I have seen him for a very long time...guess they are hungry too!!
      You will love the bird book...I still refer to mine!
      Good for you cooking for your dog...if it is good enough for us, eh??
      Enjoy your evening!

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  7. Never seen a hawk in a bird feeder before. Yummy blueberry cake?
    Was a beautiful sunny day here as well.

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    1. He was up in the tree...I spotted him instantly, as he was rather large!!
      Yes...banana,lemon blueberry and a few blackberries as well...
      Hope you enjoyed the sun!!

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  8. I worked and making Island Pork for dinner.
    Those carrots look like carrots are supposed to look like! Mmmm!

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    1. Island Pork?
      Sounds interesting.....must have a Jerk seasoning....nice!

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  9. Love the shots of that cheeky little Red.
    Nasty hawk there ~ hope all the beautiful birds escaped.
    Glad you had a lovely day with little Miss V.
    Mine was delightful with Peter too . . . . :)

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    1. Hi Eddie....
      So nice to spend time with the grands!
      Especially for a man Eddie...to take on such a task....
      Kudos to you my friend.....

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    2. Not many men have the privilege ~ I was always a hands on dad and now with the grand and I count myself most fortunate . . . .

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    3. Yes indeed Eddie....you are to be commended!
      Enjoy today with young Peter♥️

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  10. Lots of good stuff going on over at your place. Very cool. We had lots of sunshine today. It was cold but at least it was bright!

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  11. Awesome photos ! It was a lovely day here to today . Miggs and I went for a nice walk played in the yard I took photos watched the birdies and made Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches for supper . Thanks for sharing , Have a good day !

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    1. Sounds perfect Elaine!
      I love love love grilled cheese!

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  12. Yes, the carrots are very colourful. I met my sister and her husband for lunch then got groceries and came home. It was a very nice day here sunny and no wind at all. I should have taken a little walk but didn't. Maybe tomorrow if the wind is low. Good night.

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    1. Nice to get out and about.......
      We had a nice walk....
      Might go to the cottage tomorrow....

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  13. I like your bird photos today, especially the bird butt. A totally different perspective than usual.
    Dinner sounds wonderful!
    :0)

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    1. HaHaha!
      You take what you can get, eh Martha !
      Bird butt.....beautiful!

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  14. Gorgeous shots with such detail - amazing, Linda. The birds are absolutely incredible. Even the hawk has his own beauty... and yes, he will eat Red in a flash. And other birdies too. We had one in the COC courtyard and he feasted on pigeons and doves, etc. while we watched. Ugh.
    Bunnykins! Love them. I still remember those heavy, wide-rimmed cereal bowls. I must keep an eye out for a set. I don't think I have ever grown up.
    Dinner was grilled cheese and Hungarian salami sandwiches with cocktail tomatoes and baby spinach on the side. I am now eyeing Kawartha Dairy ice cream - Black Raspberry Thunder - yum!

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    1. I am still drooling over your previous comment!
      My eldest daughter, Lissa, had the complete Bunnykins set....deep dish bowl....egg cup....EVERYTHING!
      I found Miss V's at a thrift shop......$5.....a steal.....
      I wish I had some butterscotch ice cream.....you're killing me, Suzanne!

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  15. When I see your photos I think you should make a calendar too. What great shots. Your dinners always sound do good, I had a good day at the Thrift Store today. We had a salad for dinner tonight...didn't feel like cooking after all my running around.

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    1. Oh Wanda.....Betsey is far more talented than I!
      Dinner was very good....always a hit!
      I will see what you bought....you always do well....

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  16. oh cc girl.
    i just love this post.
    the first picture . . . her little hands . . . tiny fingers . . . just a glimpse of those long lashes. the bowl so big! and yet it's not. what a sweet shot.
    and please mr hawk. i know you have to survive too. but DON'T take our precious red! please don't! not a good sign he's there cc girl.
    your pictures are simply amazing.
    maybe you get bored hearing us all say it. but you have such a gift! XOXO♥

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    1. Hi Tammy.....
      Mr Hawk is not a regular visitor....don't worry about Red!
      Anyway.....I think there are 10 or 12 Reds....hahaha....they all look the same!
      Never bored hearing compliments....I actually encourage them♥️
      And....you are the best at it, my dear....

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  17. OMG those carrots look amazing, I've never seen them in black, white and red! We only have the orange ones.
    Love the squirell too! And the cake looks nom nom as well.

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    1. Hi Dez....
      They are Heirloom Carrots....full of flavour....I roasted them!
      Actually they are purple, yellow and red....my picture changes the colours.....
      Enjoy your weekend.....

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  18. Oh, those crumbs on those precious little fingers!! Linda, I love the way you are so good at capturing such beautiful moments! All the rest too... but, those little hands... {sigh}... pure sweetness. Hope you have an enjoyable drive today!! blessings ~ tanna

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    1. Gee thanks Tanna....means a lot....I do love photography!
      Sometimes you just get lucky, and capture a special moment!

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  19. Those multicoloured carrots are wild!

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    1. Yes they are Debra...and very tasty...and the same price as the orange carrots! GO figure!

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  20. It has been incredibly chilsome here the last couple of days, but no snow still. The heritage carrots are amazing aren't they, so many different colours. I am sure that I heard or read somewhere that they didn't start out orange, but all the colours and then were bred to be orange only. Odd really! Hope you have a good drive! xx

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    1. I do believe you are correct!
      The drive was good....stupid clouds at the cottage.....and very high winds....:o(

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  21. Your photos of Miss V., food, birds and Red are outstanding, no wonder that your Blog followers love following you, LSK. :) This boyfriend and I ate chicken souvlaki and Greek salad out last night, this was after a late afternoon movie, a very favourite thing for us to do. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, drive safely if you venture up to the cottage.

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    1. Hi Hester......
      I like your routine of a movie and dinner out!
      We have done that in the past....but fell out of the routine!
      I will have to work on that one.....
      We drove down to the cottage yesterday.....cold and cloudy there......brrrrrr....
      Enjoy your weekend!

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  22. Lunch looked delish!! So did your loafs! Love the picture of Red's shadow on the fence. Very cool! Hope you got a nice drive out into the country in nice weather.

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    1. Hi Devon....
      Red has been looking for you......tee hee hee
      The drive was sunny....cottage was cloudy.....Sally Ann in Dunville had 50%off! I got a lot of baskets and different planters.....
      Can't wait to fill them up with beautiful flowers......

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  23. Just popped over from the "Just Cats" blog. She had a link.
    Love your photography!
    Will probably pop in more often.
    Nancy ( from Nova Scotia)

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  24. Hi Nancy....welcome!
    I do hope you pop in often....

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