Thursday 23 July 2020

Through Love's Eyes

I can't believe it has been so long since my last post, the days have just flown by.  However I have been filling them easily.  We have had a walk each day getting a little further each time and enjoying the beauty that surrounds us.  The ever changing land and seascapes a reminder of how quickly the weather changes and the seasons roll by.

I was a very lucky recipient of Marilyn Moseley's giveaway and received her wonderful book.  What a pleasure it is to browse the pages as Marilyn takes you on a stunning journey of the beauty that surrounds her.  The photographs taken by herself are a gentle reminder of what our dear Lord has created and each spectacular view is accompanied by a gentle reminder of that fact.  It was a wonderful read which I found uplifting and indeed joyful.  The photographs take you through the seasons and are a delight.  The book has become such a nice coffee table book which can be browsed through time and time again.  Marilyn can be found at mountaintopspice.blogspot.com her photography is second to none and is always a joy to visit.



A sneaky peek at one of the pages, it was too hard to pick out a favourite as they are all such high quality and stunning each in their own way.  Through Love's Eyes is a book that I would certainly recommend you won't be disappointed.

The rhubarb has been prolific this year, it seems as quick as I pick it it has regrown.  We have been enjoying it in all its guises, my favourite as a crumble.  This pan full is been stewed ready to go into the freezer for a Winter treat, a warming desert with a little ginger. 


Slowly but surely the Winter store cupboard is been filled.  We are enjoyed salad leaves daily, along with spring onions and courgettes fresh from the garden.  We are close to pulling our own potatoes and the tomatoes have all flowered and looks as if it is going to be a healthy crop.  I have herbs of all varieties hung around the kitchen and utility drying out.  The kale and cauli are doing well.  We have sprouts that we are also hopeful about. 

The good weather has enabled me to get all the cushion cover/throws/blankets/tablecloths/curtains washed and dried.  The luxury of the smell of Summer wafting around our little cottage is a delight.  There has been a flurry of activity around the neighbourhood as the peat's are bought home.  We have such generous neighbours who have given us some.  We now have our own peat stack ready for the stove, keeping us warm both physically and in spirit as we will think of our friends and neighbours as they burn.  Peat cutting is a tradition that goes back generations here on the Island and  is making a comeback as more and more people face financial difficulty due to the pandemic.  Life goes on and things are starting to return to some normality as ferries and flights resume. 

Hope all is well with you.  My apologies for not visiting life just took over I will catch up with you all as soon as I can.  I do thank you for your visit here and your uplifting comments.  Take care and stay safe in these strange times.

See you soon.

27 comments:

  1. You write beautifully. I enjoyed reading every word . Your garden sounds wonderful. I've just looked back, all the way through your July 1st post. The pictures are stunning. It is so beautiful there.

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  2. It certainly looks like a beautiful book. Oh yum, I do miss growing my own rhubarb now that we don't have the allotment. I've harvested my first container of potatoes this week, they were delicious, and like you, I'm looking forward to the tomatoes being ready. There's nothing quite like home grown.

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  3. With my move from the house into the apartment I was also so busy and then also tired that there was no energy left for blogging ! Now I see the end of the tunnel, my son was here fore a week and brought our personal stuff over which was too heavy for us and which the catastrophic movers had forgotten The remaining things will be taken by a company which cleans houses rom top to bottom and then it is over !! When I read what you are all growing in your garden it makes me think of my childhood when my grandma prepared her stock for the winter in a little town in Germany ! That was really organic food !

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  4. That looks a wonderful book by Marilyn ...

    Nice to read your home grown harvest is doing so well, your stewed rhubarb looks good :)

    All the best Jan

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  5. What a beautiful book! I love rhubarb, too. I just stewed a few stalks from my plant in the cottage garden. It's so rewarding to grow your own food. Congratulations on your success.

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  6. Hello Lorraine! It's always a happy time when I see that you've posted on your blog. I'm glad you and Gerard have been able to get out and take some walks and enjoy the nice weather. Marilyn doesn't live very far from me at all and we share much of the same type of views. The Pacific Northwest is a beautiful place indeed.
    It sounds like you've been busy getting ready for winter. I've been busy too. We delivered the last of our furniture last night so I just have the final cleaning to do sometime next week although it is supposed to be very hot.
    Selling a home is a LOT of work.
    I hope you can continue to enjoy the summertime my dear friend and stay well too.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  7. Such a very long time that I haven't had rhubarb pie and custard. I can do custard myself but I can't buy rhubarb. I can get the tinned stuff in the British supermarket but it can't be compared with home grown rhubarb. It sounds like you are practically self-sufficient where veg is concerned. How do you manage in the winter? I have heard the winters are pretty harsh there! It is far too hot here and due to the situation I wont be able to get home to see the family this year. Nevertheless and to look on the bright side we are well and so is my daughter and grand-daughter and her cat Sir Thomas. Enjoy your beautiful book ! keep well Amanda

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  8. Summer is a busy time for all of us and there are days I don't get to my computer until after supper by which time I'm tired out.
    That book looks like a great one to dip into throughout the year.

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  9. Your book certainly sounds like a nice keepsake. It's lovely to hear about the gathering of peat and the generosity of neighbors.

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  10. We are working on the winter store cupboard as well. Sooner than we think the cold, dark and snowy days will be upon us.

    Lovely book and the title is just perfect.

    God bless.

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  11. The days go by quickly and you certainly fill yours with productive activities. Seeing your rhubarb has made me think about looking to see how ours is doing. It's in a corner of the veg patch and quite a young plant, but the rhubarb will be tender and good to cook with. The book is one that you can look through time and again and be uplifted by the beautiful illustrations and words.

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  12. I have heard about rhubarb but have never seen an actual rhubarb or tasted one. Sounds interesting. Good that you are able to enjoy your walk and the good weather.

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  13. It's a great time of year for all that tasty produce and you're also organised for the Winter too with your store cupboard nice and full.

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  14. Enjoying summer whilst preparing and stocking up for autumn and winter sounds delightful:)

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  15. The rhubarb is prolific this year isn't it, ours is too. I have been busy freezing lots too. The smell of summer is wonderful isn't it, although it has been too wet here this week to dry washing outside :(

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  16. Well done getting such a beautiful book. We have lots of rhubarb on our allotment too and have been picking regularly. Lots has been given away to family. We love to share...

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  17. what a lovely book!! Isn't it nice to be comfortably busy and enjoying life? It's the very best part of a week.

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  18. Nice book! Rhubarb season is over here, but having your own fruits and veggies is such a blessing! Stay safe and healthy everyone ☺

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  19. Your rhubarb makes my mouth water! I wish we could grow it here but we can’t.

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  20. Glad to know you are all safe and sound. Life has been hectic over here too but i have enjoyed having a catch up of your news. Jo x

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  21. It sounds quite lovely in your world, walks with the sea air blowing by, harvesting and putting up your garden produce and your wonderful cottage. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  22. So glad you are happy, busy and safe. Take care and enjoy your beautiful island.

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  23. Nice to read this catch-up Lorraine and time does have a way of going by quickly. We are going out for walks when the weather permits.Your garden sounds wonderful and I envy the fresh herbs you are getting. It's nice that the neighbors have given you a peat stack. Your cottage life sounds wonderful and comfortable these days.

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  24. This is such a wonderful time of year for walks and filling the pantry and freezer. Your rhubarb looks delicious. How kind of your neighbours to supply you with peat.

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  25. Goid to read your post. I've not been on blogger lately. Life has been different for me this past week. I like the book you won. Books with awesome photos are good for me as well. I have one too many and I don't regret it one bit. I recently got peaches and made a crisp out of it. I should get more soon and freeze some. Canning isn't an option for me right now. I do need to make jam though. Soon. Have a blessed week!!πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ’œπŸŒŒ✈

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