Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Let's Go For A Walk...


Sometimes we just need to pause and put life on hold for a bit, and spend some time counting our blessings.

So let's go for a walk! The sun is shining warmly on the top of our heads. A soft summer breeze gently kisses your cheek and the birds are singing so sweetly. The scents of summer fill you with their essence; something wholesome and bright and good.

While we stroll along we can admire the gorgeous flowers blooming...
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And say hello to the chicky ladies (who are their own art form of home entertainment in and of themselves)...

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Take a peek at the raspberries (and maybe snitch some to nibble on too)...
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Mmm.....warm and fragrant, their flavor bursts in your mouth like a sunrise.

So very thankful!

xoxo,
Chickadee

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Sweet Peas and Peppers...



Such gorgeous, vibrant color...

xoxo,
Chickadee

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Let's Have Parfaits...

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I love making these "cheater" desserts (you know the kind...the ones that don't require any actual cooking but look good and are pretty yummy into the bargain). These gorgeous parfaits whip up in a second and are a great last minute 'eek! I-don't-have-any-dessert-in-the-house-or-time-to-make-any-either' item to serve to unexpected guests. I love the fact that they also (just barely) fulfill my personal requirements for any food that is served here at the Lodge (it must be pleasing to the eye, smell sublime and taste phenomenal).

All you need are your favorite fresh summer sun ripened fruits, your choice of yogurt or premade cheesecake filling from your grocer's dairy case. Fresh garden mint garnishes are nice too. Layer it all in your prettiest stemware (who says it has to be just for beverages?) and tuck a spoon in and savor the explosion of flavor.

I just love summer...

xoxo,

Chickadee

Monday, July 20, 2009

Not Your Everyday Flavors...

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What bliss...homegrown, hand-picked and made-with-love Crabapple Chokecherry Fruit Rollups.

Mmm...what a blessing this country life is.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Monday, July 6, 2009

Roses


Red, red roses.....so very beautiful!  What a blessing a garden is...I wonder if there is a practical way to actually live in one...    :)

Wishing you and yours a gorgeous day filled with roses and sunshine!

Blessings, 

Chickadee


Wednesday, July 1, 2009