i felt the need to pause and reflect on how fortunate i am
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it began as just one of those uncontrived, sublime autumn days the enduring and unexpected warmth created an opportunity for spontaneity with a few good friends… so, a ramble through the market to procure fresh pears and plums buttery, nutty cheeses and a jar of Blueberry Orchard Blossom Honey for blue cheese dipping with Fiery Cheddar…
Delicious in pretty pictures, delicious in food content, delicious in the leisurely pace, delicious in the tone of the telling. A thoroughly delectable evening indeed!
I love the new header and background 
thank you for this sweet post, nothing matches the joy of the company of a good friend and great food…
so many recipes for me to explore and I look forward to each one
Thanks for the compliments.. I am really so fortunate to be inspired by other blogs like yours!
Thanks, must be the old “school teacher”, I had the urge to decorate with a seasonal header;)
You as so welcome, as I said above it is the inspiration and connection with other blogs like yours that is so inspiring!
That was beautiful. You must have had a wonderful day, everything looks perfect, love the colours! Oh i really miss having my friends around and doing just that, beautiful food, a few wines and lots of hugs.. c
It was wonderful, c, just a bit too much wine so I had to lay low for a day:) I hope you get the chance to see your friends soon:(
Oh the smoked salmon and then the grapes.. I am in heaven reading this post. Wait.. I think I will read it again just to see everything twice lol. Love this
I’m just drooling looking at all these pictures. What a lovely mix of food, and those aged cheddar apple toasts! YUM!
[...] SO! shall we get the awards started? before i run over to the oven and make those delicious Aged Cheddar Apple Toasts? [...]
That aged cheddar on the apple looks awesome! Actually, everything does.
Thanks! It was the first time we skipped the whole “sit down for dinner” thing and it was so much nicer, I actually got to sit and enjoy our company without racing around. Will definitely do appetizers only again!
Thanks, Aimee:)
Thanks, that one is my favorites. I think it’s a “guy” recipe, though, because they were the ones devouring them:)
I would love to have been at your gathering. All of the food looks beautiful enough to paint a still life of. So gorgeous and so delicious looking. What stunning photos and food styling as well.
Beautiful photos. What a lovely sounding time…all that gorgeous food and topped off by wonderful company…perfect.
Love your prose! So well written and the pics just make me want to reach through the screen and munch!
Such a beautiful blog posting! I certainly did pick a good one as my intro to your blog. Very nice, indeed!
Words and pictures are both utterly delicious!
Thanks so much! It was a fun night…
Thanks so much, Courtney. Wish I could share:)
Well, thanks! I really enjoyed reading through your blog as well. Such an interesting historical perspective to it. I’m inspired to search up my own family’s story!
Thanks for stopping by! I, too, love your photos… such a calming effect to look!
I am inspired by your beautiful photographs and delicious recipes and poetical words… Thank you, with my love, nia
[...] “Bah!” I scoffed.. “How could this one be better than my soft, delicately flavored and moist Soft and Cushy Ginger Cookies?” [...]
Smidge,
Photos are gorgeous. Made the Aged Cheddar Cheese Toasts – simply elegant, great flavors and a hit at my first “small crowd get togethers” this holiday season. Loved this!
Claire
i was almost there 60 forever summer days 45 home cooked meals 1044 miles of highway only 47 miles out but then this song just had to come on
Time changes everything. And nothing. A sweet reverie! Thanks.
K
There isn’t a truer sentiment… thanks for stopping in:)
If only one could freeze time and enjoy their childhood forever..but then you wouldn’t get to see them grow up and bloom into wonderful people and have your heart burst with joy with their every accomplishment
Such lovely sentiment and such a lovely blog. I am thrilled that you stopped by my blog so that I might discover yours.
Like Karen said…a beautiful sentiment.
Isn’t it blogging wonderful? I love gaining a new perspective on my life through beautiful comments like yours… thanks so much!
Thanks sooo much… yes… I loved stumbling across your blog:)
Glad you came by… btw love your “cityhippyfarmgirl” I’m one of those as well:)
This was such a touching post. Remembering wonderful times always fill me with joy. I also agree with Karen, you have such an amazing blog and I’m glad to have the pleasure to visit and comment.
This took me back many years to when my twin daughters entered first grade and how excited they were and how emotional I was. Thanks for the memories.
I have a favorite baby picture of my sweet little 24 year old daughter… she keeps reminding me that she is that baby!!!! lol…
We went on an awesome 16 km bike ride today, straight up and straight back down again. ”Hey! Maybe I could enter the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer” I mused, “this isn’t as difficult as I thought”. I was gently reminded that I could multiply our little morning’s jaunt by 7 and how that would be…
Those look wonderful!
Thanks for your recipe looks delicious, passed it on to the Mrs. she is making it tonight thanks for rib recipe too. Great stuff:)
I’m so glad you liked it:) Thanks for checking out my blog as well! Do you have a blog/website yourself?
I think communities today have it backwards… increasingly immense houses are being erected on pint-sized lots. After all, our pint-sized kids don’t play in the yard anymore. Nope, there’s no time for that in the schedule. William Reader established his lush garden on a dusty old hilltop on the south side of downtown Calgary. It…
Barb I love your blogs. They are so uplifting and a joy to read. See you soon
Love your blogs. They are so uplifting and a joy to read. See you soon
See you when you get here!!
by Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen
Thanks so much for stopping by my site, I’m loving your blog! Look forward to your upcoming posts.
xx
Gratitude has to be the healthiest state of being possible! And grace is indeed the very heart of it. Well said, lovely lady.
Very true, what a powerful thing is this grace that you have.. c
Beautiful… I absolutely loved reading this. And since I know you guys are having Thanksgiving.. I want to wish you a wonderful one
Wishing you a wonderful thanksgiving
You’re welcome!
Thanks to all of you for stopping by, shall drink a Thanksgiving toast in your honor:)
Lovely post. Happy Thanksgiving!
Beautifully put – happy thanksgiving!
Thanks to both of you! Having a lovely fall day here, sun is shining, leaves are yellow and red… perfect… now I hope that doesn’t jinx my turkey:P
Lovely photos.
Enjoy all that beautiful autumn weather, and happy Thanksgiving.
This was so beautiful and so meaningful. I am impressed so much by your poetical touches and by your beautiful autumn photographs… Thank you, with my love, nia