Rainy Sunday

It was a dark and rainy Sunday.
Family members met up at one of our local restaurants for a yummy breakfast with the intent to come back here to plan the future veggie garden. It was a no-go; too darn wet.
So instead, a quick walk about the property and off they went, pumpkin loaf in hand, until next time.

The funny little greenhouse read +6C early this morning under dark sky and heavy clouds.
It's a wet start to one of my favorite months but I know that farmers need it and that's a good thing.
I look forward to our local out-door markets opening soon. I'll be lined up for the blueberry scones and freshly baked oat bread.

Summer 2015

I got my 'early' birthday present  from my sister.

lol

She saw this and thought of her tea-drinking, cat-lovin' sister. :)

It now holds begonias that will be placed in a shady area as they do not tolerate hot sun very well.

For now they will thrive in the funny little greenhouse.

A recipe.

If you would like a quick and easy cookie recipe

this is my all-time favorite one.

You can prepare these in one large bowl.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

I always add pecan or walnut pieces at the end.

This recipe can be found in the 

Canadian Mennonite Cookbook

1/2 cup softened butter

3/4 cup  brown sugar

1 egg

1/4 tsp. vanilla

1 cup flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. baking soda

2 tbsp cornstarch

1/2 cup chocolate chips

I add 1/4 cup of pecans or walnuts

Mix above in one large bowl. Drop by teaspoonfuls on parchment-lined cookie trays. Bake 350 for 10 min.

2 1/2 dozen.

Enjoy!

My little chickadee came by for a snack.

=^..^=

I've been showing off cats that I cared for through my cat-sitting service that I provided for the area that we have recently moved from.

So

Let's look back a bit...

Meet Caesar

I know...

Isn't he a lovely boy.

The last time I cat-sat this handsome fella I brought my knitting along.

Any excuse to stay longer. :)

He loved nothing more than to sit by my side and watch that I didn't slip a stitch.

We spent many wonderful hours together as he was a playful, loving cat.  

 I miss this guy so very much.

hugs, Deb