Hi there! Hot today! I worked up a bit of a sweat out there today!
Takes ages to pick the raspberries – can kiss a couple of hours goodbye doing that.
I pulled up the watermelon plants as they were doing nothing. I had two potted capsicums that needed a home as well as some thyme.
Everything got a good watering too. (Including me at times!)
Its nice to have fresh food on hand to put together a sandwich for lunch!
I moved a few more things through the dehydrator…
These cucumber slices were unsalted but I still don’t care for them as a chip, so into powder they go.
Then I really had to start making a dint in the raspberry population that is residing in the fridge, so made up 3lb’s worth into jam
I also finished off making the new batch of strawberry ice cream. While I was scraping out the mixture I was having a chuckle remembering on Christmas Day how I had to throw away Ruby’s spatula. I had bought her a new one when I was in Texas – and it was carefully put away while she continued to wear out the old one.
I swear she has probably had it from the 70’s!!
I asked Margie what she was waiting for?? Margie did the little eye roll and said she didn’t know. I translated that Ruby was being stubborn. Honestly… it was past worn out to the point it was shedding bits!!! So I marched into the lounge room and informed Ruby I was throwing it away and teased her a bit about how terrible it was. She laughed at me but went along with it so now the nice new one has been taken out of its packet and put into use. Margie wisely went and threw the old one in the outside bin so Ruby didn’t go and get it back again!!!
Oh – and here is an update photo of my behind the scenes crochet project that is steadily growing. By the time its done it will be like wearing a blanket!
Well… I am off to find some dessert, watch some telly and continue with the shawl.
Cheers!
Good morning Lisa! Thank you so much for sharing your stories and lovely photos ! I made up a batch of the plum liqueur recipe you shared and gave it out as holiday gifts – it was a hit! (I also thoroughly enjoyed it!) Thank you for your kind inspiration!
Lisa in Denver, Colorado
Hello! Oh I am so glad you had success with that recipe! It is rather nice isn’t it? I will have to stir myself this season if Ruby’s plums do the right thing and make another batch. Thank-you for letting me know you tried it and keep warm – looks a bit chilly in your end of the world! 🙂
Your shawl is beautiful! I love the colors.
Thanks Julie! I am enjoying putting this one together!
Lisa,,
I also love all the bright colors in your new shawl!! It looks like each color and each row is done in a different stitch as well!! I had no idea there were so many different crochet stitches!!! Lovely work!!!
Thanks so much Pat – I am getting impatient now to finish it off, but its still not quite wide enough just yet! Youtube is great for learning new stitches! lol
Love the berets! And they look great on you!
Thanks Dan!! I am having a bit of fun doing those. Do you think Ella would like one?? xx