Yesterday I had the day to myself as Peter was out with Tim and the boys. It had rained overnight so the garden was a bit damp first thing, with more rain to come (it didn't). So I had a quick tidy round then set to and made an apple cake. The recipe was from Cooking Classy - Irish Apple Cake. I used bramley apples as I had lots, it turned out fine. Best eaten on the day warm, we had a bit today and not quite so nice cold, but I'm sure popping it in the microwave for a short burst will help
Whilst the cake was cooking I cleaned my boots, and sorted the wardrobes and drawers.
I then spent the afternoon in the garden doing a bit more clearing up.
Today we have been outside since 10am and got lots done. We found a great crested newt under one of the rotting herb boxes. Peter tucked him out of sight of the chickens and hopefully he will find somewhere is hibernate for the winter
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| New herb bed, do you think it mean that the sage is right by the chicken run? |
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| bit late for this Yucca flower, hopefully we will get to enjoy it before a frost |
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| this bee was having fun in the Mahonia flowers |
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| bee in action |
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| last sunflowers |
Now I'm going to get back to my knitting. The short row scarf is coming along, I got the lace pattern done and I'm now onto the short rows. I have another cardigan request for Miss J, so pattern and yarn already in a bag waiting. Never a dull moment.
I don't know which I like better: the apple cake, or the critter, or your knowledge about him and willingness to give him a habitat. On warming baked goods: yes, I agree, very few baked items don't profit from a bit of warming to bring out the flavor and lighten the texture.
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you still have some flowers blooming. I didn't plant any mums this year, so everything's pretty well gone here. I like the pictures of your husband's hands holding the newt.
ReplyDeleteReally nice photos Sue. I hope the newt shows itself when the boys are around.
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful photos, that newt is quite special :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! You had such a product day, it's fantastic. We had a rainy weekend here as well.
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