Just a few things seen and done since my last post
Berries for a summer pudding, made on the last day of August and eaten on the 1st September.
Red Scallions which went into a cauliflower and pea frittata instead of an ordinary onion. They made for a different and yet lovely taste to a favourite meal.
Clearing and tidying in the garden, chopping down the daisies which had gone brown, lifting the gravel in the paths, weeding and then returning the gravel, small sections at a time. So many weeds had grown this year amongst the pebbles that you could hardly see them, the pebbles that is. You could certainly see the weeds!
We spotted a new fairy as we walked around the lake and gardens at the Trentham Estate.
Picked up a leaflet for Heritage Open Days. Usually just one weekend but this year there are events over two weeks.
So many openings and events to choose from just in the city alone. There will be wonderful things to see in every county across the country I'm sure.
A walk along the canal which was very busy. A narrow boat had set up selling oatcakes with various fillings. Just right for a warm snack after a bike ride or walk on a cool, autumnal morning. Although we went, as usual, into the cafe at the Visitor Centre at nearby Westport Lake as it helps support the local Wildlife Trust.
Yippee, I'm your first visitors and comment. Do I win a prize, lol. Sounds like a busy and fulfilling week. Love the ferry sculpture...she looks like she's about to take flight. The red scallions look pretty and would add color to any dish...not sure I've ever seen red ones. Must look next I buy produce.
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Ha Ha, first prize for being first:) We loved the red scallions, they were so attractive:)
DeleteWe had lots of gravel paths when we moved in here five years ago.Such high maintenance so we have gradually got rid of them and grassed them.It has made life much easier.
ReplyDeleteWe really must go to Trentham Gardens.
I'm sure you woud like Trentham as it has so much to offer, its lovely at this time of year. The paths are a bane we have got rid of half of them by grassing over but still have some around the pnd, the squirrels pinch the stones and bury them too so we are always topping them up:)
DeleteThat fairy is awesome! Soooooo cool!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are always pleased to find a new fairy, they are very pretty especially when they glint in the sun:)
DeleteA traditional Change of Seasons pudding! How delightful!
ReplyDeleteGetting good gardening chores done. Removing the pebbles, a bit at a time, and weeding. Sounds like the best way to do this chore. But tiring too.
A beautiful new faerie!!! She looks autumnal, with the brass leaves.
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The pudding was delicious with plain yoghurt and alone too. The pebbles are a pain but there seems to have been more weeds this year. The job is getting done a little at atime:)
DeleteIt looks as though you have had a lovely week. Looking at those fruits the pudding must have been delicious. I love the new fairy at Trentham Gardens :) We went on a canal walk at the weekend too - always relaxing and so much to see :) There seem to be some good events near you for Heritage Weekend (or fortnight!). I've been checking what is on round here and narrowed it down to just a few - hopefully will manage at least one!! :) Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteHope you are out and about ths weekend visiting places open for the Heritage Weekend. We've just got back from a few days in North Wales. I'll get back to posting and visiting soon:)
DeleteThe berries look tasty!
ReplyDeleteThey were very tasty, I always enjoy berry pudding:)
DeleteYou've had a great week by the sounds of it. The red scallions look great as does the fruit, it's a lovely time of year. I was looking at the Heritage Open Days yesterday, it's such a good idea. I bet you have a lot of good opportunities to visit somewhere interesting where you live. 😊
ReplyDeleteIt is a very colourful time of year. Lots of things to do here for Heritage Weekend but as we've just got back from a few days away we may wait for net weekends events:)
DeleteThe red scallions look delicious! The Heritage open days look interesting, lots going on :)
ReplyDeleteThe scallions were pretty and delicious too. I'm looking forward to some of the events:)
DeleteI'm glad you had a lovely week. The frittata sounds tasty, the walk along the canal and in Trentham Gardens must have been interesting and you found a new fairy! It's good to hear of the narrow boat selling oatcakes to passing walkers and cyclists - very enterprising. You had s productive time tidying up in the garden too. We can look forward to the Heritage Open Days. I hope there's something we can get to in our locality.
ReplyDeleteThe frittata is a lovely recipe and we always enjoy it with something like roasted vine tomatoes or watercress. I hope you are able to get out and about and attend some of the Heritage Weekend events in your area this weekend. There have been one or two new or refurbished fairies appearing recently:)
DeleteI love summer pudding but forget to make it each year! It sounds like you had a good week with plenty to keep you busy. I would have enjoyed a walk along the canal. x
ReplyDeleteI'd been meaning to make the summer pudding for weeks and finally decided right at the last minute whilst there were still fresh berries about:)
DeleteThe fairy was amazing, beautiful. The berries look so fresh and tasty, I love summer pudding.
ReplyDeleteSummer pudding is lovely and always richer - if there is any left - on the second day perhaps with ice cream:)
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