Friday, March 22, 2013

Here We Go Again!

I woke up at 2.30a.m. and it was so quiet and light I just knew what would be outside.  The weather forecasts were spot on.........

.........yes, more snow!  I know snow in March isn't unusual in fact in April 1979  a couple of weeks before our wedding we got stuck in a snow storm in a van we'd hired to collect a second hand sofa we'd bought for our new home. It's just that this year winter seems to be going on forever and spring, which seemed so tantalisingly close a couple of weeks ago, has retreated into its colourful shell.

There's only one thing to be done on such a day.   Stay in and make some tasty warm soup for lunch.


Carrot and Coriander? Lovely!  The only downside is that I have no excuse not to start on that pile of ironing.  Ah, well at least it will keep me warm!

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  1. Simone22 March 2013 at 10:59

    Let us hope that our late Spring will come up trumps and we have a most wonderful summertime of hot, dry air and cool breezes and bright blue skies. Well, one can dream! My daffodils are still in bud and the primrose (I only have one) doesn't have a flower to be seen! You have put me in the mood for some soup Rosie, so I think I will be having lentil and vegetable for my lunch with some Ostara bread that I made yesterday. Have a cosy day indoors. I will join you later with the ironing too!!! x

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:26

      I do hope we have a better summer this year! Hope you enjoyed your soup:)

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  2. Wendy22 March 2013 at 11:08

    This winter seems never-ending. The snow on your bird feeders shows how miserable it must be for the birds. But your soup looks delicious; it really is soup weather.

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:27

      The prediction is that this weather will still be with us next week! I think more soup is needed:)

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  3. Amanda22 March 2013 at 11:53

    I know...what can you say? Then hubby reminds me he was sunbathing this time last year in the back garden. One of my members is getting married at Barlaston tomorrow, I've told her to change her vintage style wedding to a Narnia one, will make for pretty photos.

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:28

      I remember a very hot day in March last year. Doo hope that the wedding goes well and that everyone gets there and home safely:)

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  4. MorningAJ22 March 2013 at 12:31

    Looks like good soup.

    Not only is it snowing - it's COLD! Soup's a very good plan.

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:29

      Thanks, it was tasty! This weather isn't going away so more soup is needed:)

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  5. Dawn22 March 2013 at 13:09

    So tiresome, this weather.We have been threatened with more snow as well and it is so very cold I won't be surprised if it does arrive.

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:30

      Still snowing here and blowing into drifts as well. I really want it to go now:)

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  6. Patricia22 March 2013 at 13:52

    I just can't believe this weather. We have beautiful sunny, blue skies here but it is SO cold. Our forecast is for snow tomorrow too. Will have to get out all the bad weather gear again, snow boots, furry mitts and hats etc. Last week was positively warm with thoughts that summer wasnt too far away. My mum used to say "n'ere cast a clout till May is out' and I guess that's pretty much true these days. Your soup looks very warming and delicious.
    Patricia x

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:31

      I think we need those boots and mittens out for quite a few more days - was that Spring we had last week?:)

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  7. elaine 22 March 2013 at 14:06

    Yep - same here - it is just the worst spring ever. Seems that eating soup is the only solution to these winter sorry I mean spring blues.

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:32

      The only thing that is differnet about this 'spring' snow is that the nights are lighter. Keep eating the soup:)

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  8. Linda P22 March 2013 at 14:44

    Delicious soup, Rosie! It looks as if we're all resigned to doing chores to keep moving and warm!

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:34

      There are lots of things which I ought to do but somehow I just want to curl up with a good book:)

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  9. A garden just outside Venice22 March 2013 at 14:54

    LOL at ironing, one of my favourite activities in the evenin when I get home from work..I know I'm weird but I find it very relaxing :)
    We're enjoying a warm sunshine, but expecting a cold and rainy weekend...havea good one!
    x

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:35

      I wish I enjoyed ironing! Have a good weekend, Michela:)

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  10. HeidiInHolland22 March 2013 at 15:17

    I would love to do your ironing in exchange for staying for a bowl of soup...lol. I love to iron. And that soup looks so yummy! Almost worth more snow. We have no snow now but it is cold with a biting east wind. I am so over winter and ready for being in the garden.

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:37

      Ha - I wish you could! I also wish I could enjoy ironing. Where has Spring gone?:)

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  11. Vintage Tea Time22 March 2013 at 17:40

    Goodness, you've had quite a bit of snow. Getting a bit tedious now! I love carrot and coriander soup. Enjoy that ironing! Have a good weekend. Abby x

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:38

      We seem to be in the swathe of weather that is across the middle of England from Nottingham and across Derbyshire to here. Looks like it is here for a while as well! You too have a good weekend:)

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  12. Louise22 March 2013 at 18:07

    I am very ready for spring. The contrast between this march and last is amazing! That said, I'm not complaining that it's still winter - spring would be nice but I do love our varied weather and I did get a much needed extra day off today!

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:40

      I thought you might have a day off as the road out there was blocked. It was a lot warmer last March and like you I like varied weather but the snow is really disrupting our plans now:)

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  13. rusty duck22 March 2013 at 18:53

    No snow in Devon, but bitterly cold wind and an awful lot of rain. Floods again. The pheasants have been sitting outside my window all day and looking thoroughly miserable. I caved in this afternoon and gave them some birdseed.

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:41

      Poor pheasants, they obviously trust you and look for food. Stay warm and dry if you can:)

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  14. busybusybeejay22 March 2013 at 19:24

    Eight inches of snow here in North Wales and lots more to come.definitely a weekend to stay in and craft.

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:42

      I've just seen your latest post and the news - 14 inches now! Yes, stay in and keep busy that is all you can do:)

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  15. Rustic Vintage Country23 March 2013 at 11:31

    That soup looks so so good and so healthy compared to the two cakes I made yesterday. x

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 09:43

      Ha - I compensated by making less healthy cheese scones for lunch yesterday - now what to have today? Enjoy your cakes:)

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  16. Unknown24 March 2013 at 10:16

    Carrot and coriander- so good, mmm. No snow here- but I kinda wish I could see some- Just for a minute mind- and then I'll go back to my sunshine.:)

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 13:16

      I wish I could see some sunshine just now as it is still snowing and blowing over here:)

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  17. Purrfect Haven24 March 2013 at 15:47

    we know how you feel... Always lovely to visit you. Love Helen, Darcy and Bingley xxx

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    1. Rosie24 March 2013 at 18:39

      Thank you - Spring will soon be here, I hope:)

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