Just Wishing You.....

Dab of This and That

Glenda

She is on a Roll....

Like I said in a recent post "Someone is busy in the kitchen" and it is not me.  She  has not only been making pickles, but  busy making a variety of jellies also.

Jalapeno Mint

Spoon some over some cream cheese and scoop up with wheat thin crackers - Yum!

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Apple Mint

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Orange

Where did the orange flavor come from?

An orange flavored soda!! Yep!
 Stocking the shelves.

 I am not much of a root beer fan, so asked what it was like, and she said it tasted similar to a pancake syrup, so suspect it will come in handy on a weekend morning breakfast of pancakes, bacon and eggs.

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A variety of jellies for some good eating...... 

Linking up with: "Mosaic Monday"
                            "Show and Share"

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 Dab of This and That
Glenda

Someone is Busy in the Kitchen....

and it is not me. Daughter was telling me about what she had been making, so told her to send me pictures of her accomplishments, so I would have something to post about. My creativity is still on vacation without me - has been for some time now.

Pickled okra and yellow squash - yum! She said she used fresh dill and garlic along with the pickling spices.

How about a slice of homemade rosemary (that she grew), garlic and cheese bread.

Now this creation - not sure about. Fire cider vinegar.

Suppose to be good for colds, flu, etc., and since everyone in her house has a Summer, head cold right now, guess she figured she did not have anything to lose.  She said even Kitty was sneezing, but I doubt she will convince him to try her natural remedy.

Think I will pass on the "fire", but slice me a couple pieces of that bread, along with some thin slices of a sharp cheddar or a good garden veggie cheese, a nice serving of the pickled squash and okra, and a glass of wine - Yum!

Click on picture to enlarge.

Linking up with:  "Mosaic Monday"
                             "Share Your Cup Thursday"

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Looks like this week will be a good time to get caught up on inside chores.

  

Dab of This and That

Glenda

Dab of This and That Ramble

The Good....

It is the little things:   A beautiful bouquet of roses from someone's garden,

delivered in a pint size canning jar.....

along with lemon and cherry friendship bread.

Wrapped in saran wrap and in plastic bag does not make for a clear picture.

 A beautiful new crocheted throw...

which I will just admire now, and enjoy its warmth next Winter.

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And The Bad.

Warning - Not a good ending:  Daughter sent me this pic of 4 baby birds in a nest in a crepe myrtle in her yard.  I ask if she could try for a clearer picture.

A day or two later, she said her heard a loud commotion of birds squawking and said it sounded like a fight was going on, and their kitty was having a fit at the window trying to see what was happening. She said she had  seen some kind of hawk around a lot, so it was more than likely the culprit.

 Later that morning she went out and saw the damage. 2 of the babies gone, one in nest appeared to be dead, and the other was out in the yard with the Mother circling over it.  Little red headed cupid was NOT happy about the situation and kept telling the Mother to come get her baby.

Later, she, along with my grandson and redheaded cupid went to check the situation out, and see if anything could be done.  However, the Mother bird wanted no part of them being around and started dive bombing them, so they had to run for cover. Last they saw, the baby was hopping off and appeared to be trying to fly, even tho it seemed to young. Later there was no sign of either the Mother or the baby bird. Can only hope Mom got it to safety.

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Hard to believe it is August already, and most schools in this area start back this upcoming week. 

Another Dab of This and That Ramble
Glenda 

Not much going on in the courtyard on a hot Summer day....

The usual annuals are there, but did make a mistake this year.  For years have planted wax begonias in the wall planters as they  seem to tolerate the heat best.  This year planted impatiens and they are struggling.

These two characters have continued to do their damage.  I think that "tree rat" (squirrel) would look healthier if it would stick to a diet of nuts, acorns and other normal squirrel food, and stop munching on my petunias, and wax begonias.  "Chubs"  the chipmunk has fattened up on something. It digs in the pots uprooting plants, but does not appear to be eating any - so far.

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Recent visitors to daughter's flower bed: The frog hangs around if not in the flower bed, then in a potted plant.

One ugly frog!

 One very large moth. Think the wing span gets 5 to 6 ins. or larger.

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Not something I would pick to do on a hot Summer day, but she baked 12 loaves (different flavors) of friendship bread to stock the freezer.  To me it is more of a cake instead of a bread.

Chocolate Chip

 None of it will be stored in her vintage bread box, as it is being used for magazines...

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  So, what is going on around your abode on a hot Summer day ?

Just another Dab of This and That ramble...

Glenda

ETA:  Not sure what is going on, but my email account is being flooded with spam, etc.. At first it was going into the spam folder, and now some has spilled into regular mail. Emails that appear to be coming from someone that it is not.
If anyone receives an email that appears to be from me asking for money or any other kind of  help, and/or has an attached link  - DO NOT open as it did not come from me! Please let me know if that happens.
 

Another Summer Sunset....

Sharing pics  daughter took while they were waiting for the fireworks to begin...

Linking up with:   "Mosaic Monday"
                              "Outdoor Wednesday"

Dab  of This and That

Glenda

Working With the Bling....

As stated in a previous post, I created the center piece/pendant a couple of years ago, by simply attaching a vintage (?) rhinestone pin to a filigree stamping.  It was a toss up between using the premade piece with the white faux pearls (bought at one of the craft stores - don't remember which one) , or scale it down some with something I put together.

Ended up creating the embellishment myself using clear glass beads, gray, faux pearls, and rhinestone rondelles.
The hardest part of this blingy project?  Trying to photograph it to show how it really sparkles.    The end result...

Click on picture to enlarge.

Linking up with: "Metamorphosis Monday"

                            "Make It Pretty Monday"
                            "Amaze Me Monday"  
                            "Inspire Me Tuesday"
                            "Tweak It Tuesday" 
                            "Wow Us Wednesday" 
                            "Share Your Cup Thursday"

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Hope everyone  enjoyed their holiday weekend.  On July 4th, late afternoon it was only - repeat only 82 deg. outside and 42% humidity.  Wow - unheard of in this part of the country for  July 4th! Beautiful weather!

Dab of This and That

Glenda