Hello friends.
The weather has been much more changeable this week, and while there has been plenty of sunshine, we have also enjoyed cooling breezes and downpours of rain. Isn't British weather wonderful?
During the cooler days, I got out my current crochet blanket project and added a few more rows. I'm about halfway now, and I love the colourful brightness. This is how it looks, hanging on the washing line on a breezy and dry morning this week.
As the weather has been cooler in our small corner this week, I also made one of our favourite loaf cakes. A lemon drizzle cake always goes down well in our family. Unfortunately, it was disappearing very quickly this time around, and I only just remembered to take a quick photo before we had completely eaten it. A few more minutes, and it would have been just crumbs. 😊
Outside in the garden, we have been digging up potatoes. They are by far the best crop I have ever grown: good-sized potatoes and plenty of them. I'm digging a few each day and enjoying the taste of homegrown spuds with our dinners.
As I finish writing this, I can hear the rain hammering down outside, and we've had thunder and lightning this afternoon too. What will next week bring?
D has finished school until September and is now enjoying a well-earnt rest and some time to catch up on crafting, baking, and a few other things. Our mum and daughter cruise is also only three weeks away.
I'm looking forward to the next few weeks and hope that you have things to look forward to in the coming weeks.
Whatever your plans are, have fun and enjoy.
B and a rather sleepy D xx
There is nothing quite like the taste of those first home grown potatoes!
ReplyDeleteThey were delicious for lunch today and there are plenty more to dig up.
DeleteI love your blanket, the colours are vibrant and beautiful, perfect choice.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the blanket both for the colours and the fact it is costing me nothing new with yarn. I also don't have to think too hard when I'm working on it. Happy days. 😊
DeleteAhhhh....I love potatoes! How lovely! Your crochet blanket is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. I'm enjoying working with all the bright colours.
DeleteThere is something very satisfying about growing a few potatoes at home and eating them straight from the ground.
Your blanket looks gorgeous. I've been enjoying a bit of crochet myself. Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jules. A gentle and repetitive piece of crochet that I am very much enjoying. I hope you are finding the same with your crochet too.
DeleteThat blanket is absolutely beautiful. Potatoes are popping up as volunteers all over my garden. I hope there's actually some spuds on the plants. It's a good year for tomatoes and yesterday I sowed a few more for a late crop.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cherie. You are so kind. 😊 I am loving my blanket and it is easy to pick up and just do a few rows when I feel like it. I can't believe how well the potatoes are doing this year and I hope you get lots from your own plants. My tomatoes are a bit slow but I can see lots of small fruits which I hope will grow bigger and ripen in time. Home grown produce is the best.
DeleteYour potatoes look wonderful and the crochet blanket looks cosy and colourful. Rain here too last night but gone today, for now anyway. Have a good week ahead:)
ReplyDeleteI think there will be a few showers this week - mostly welcome unless washing is hanging on the line. More tasty potatoes from the garden for tea tonight. 😊Maybe a little crochet while watching Tv as well. Enjoy your week, Rosie.
DeleteThe blanket is coming along beautifully, it's so colourful. If you manage to work on it during the cooler periods of summer it will be all ready to use once winter's here. Lemon drizzle is one of my favourite cakes, it's one which everyone here enjoys so it never lasts long when I make it. Enjoy those spuds, there's nothing quite like the taste of homegrown.
ReplyDeleteI can work on the blanket and snuggle underneath it at the same time. It is big enough to keep my legs warm now and by the time it is really needed it will be the perfect size.
DeleteLemon Drizzle is one of those perfect cakes which is why it gets eaten so quicklyby both our families.
Homegrown spuds for tea tonight.😊No cake unfortunately.
Delicious cake and potatoes! Your blanket looks so colourful and cosy. How nice to have a holiday to look forward to. Our weather looks a little unsettled, but that's fine by me - too much heat is overwhelming.
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