Just a little catch-up....

This is the famous Petitcodiac River which is on the way to Hillsborough... 

Sometimes it is referred to as the Chocolate River.. smile.. 

Well, hello everyone.. 

I have been away from the computer for awhile so I thought I would do a little catch-up post tonight.. 

We are in St. Martins at our summer cottage and it was a beautiful day.. 

I had been chatting to someone from home and they were saying how hot it was there but I had a sweater on.. smile.. 

The air here is so fresh and clean coming off the Bay of Fundy.. 

Whenever, I have to cut up veggies or such I sit on the deck so that I can enjoy the lovely breezes... 

We have been going from pillar to post the last couple of weeks.. 

We were here for a few days and then went home for a beautiful wedding and up to the farm to mow the grass and spend a night and back home for a night or two and now we are back here.. 

Hopefully, the worst is over and we have successfully moved in for the Summer.. 

Here are a few catch-up pics for you.. 

Remember I mentioned that I made up a few jams and toiletries for the Apple Blossom Cafe in Hillsbough... 

Well, we took a day and visited these dear sisters... 

We had a grand time and they treated us to a lovely meal.. 

Terry had a BBQ Chicken Sandwich... 

and

I had soup and salad, of course.. 

I always have soup and salad for some reason.. 

Anyway, it was Cream of Asparagus Soup and Salad with Maple Garlic Dressing which is a speciality of their's, I believe.. 

So delicious!! 

We enjoyed the drive down the Petitcodiac River to Albert Co.. 

One of my favourite parts of our province.. 

I had bought a lovely Lavender Plant and it was ready to be harvested... 

There is a nice bouquet ready for my linen cupboard... 

I brought it down here for the deck and I think there is another bouquet ready.. 

Don't you love the scent?  

Perhaps, it is an old woman thing but this old gal loves it almost as much as Patchouli.. grin.. 

Stopped at a Thrift Store the other day when we were home and found this wonderful Cast Iron Roaster.. 

It was only five dollars and I love the colour, too.. 

Some of the flowers in our garden here at the cottage.. 

We have been doing pots and pots... 

Herbs, tomatoes, and lots of geraniums, of course.. 

Then one evening we had some sweet company... 

Jared and one of his friends motored down for the evening and was lucky to meet up with his cousin, Matt and his friend Kayla... 

Along with Shonda, Dave and their dog Ginger.. 

Carter was away to camp... 

Then one evening we went for a drive...

St. Martins in the fog.. 

One of the drives that I love the most is down Duck Pond Road.. 

There are not many people and for some reason this place calls my name.. 

I could very easily live there.. 

I know.. I know.. 

Just forget that I said that..  

Here is a new addition to the family.. 

Dustin's new puppy.. 

Mia.... 

So sweet.. 

Well, dear hearts this is all for tonight.. 

Hope you are enjoying your Summer where ever you may be or to my friends down under your Winter... 

The season is literally flying by and it hard to believe that is half way through July ... eh? 

Take care and thanks for dropping by and welcome to the new followers of the blog and the new Facebook friends.. 

I appreciate your support so much as I do your sweet comments...

God bless.. 

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Not quite Fall...

Hello everyone.. 

We woke up to a beautiful morning today.. 

Sunshine and warm temps.. 

Gotta love Fall when it is like this, eh? 

The other day I mentioned that I had bought some peppers for my vinegar...

Well, I made it yesterday, I think.. 

I know you southern girls love your peppers but here we are not quite so adventurous.. grin.. 

This is enough to make a delicious blend to use with salad dressings, fish and oven fries... 

I just wash the peppers and put them in a sterilized bottle with a cork and then fill up with a good vinegar.. 

Let it sit for a few days and then keep in your fridge as it will go bad.. 

When the vinegar gets down you can keep adding more vinegar .. 

Easy, eh... 

Another time I hope to make some other kinds for my gift pantry and show you a new way to package them.. 

Perhaps when I get my herbs brought home from the cottage.. 

I wonder who this lad could be... 

Our oldest grandson has himself a part time job.. 

It is hard to believe how fast time has flown since the day he came into our lives.. 

Such a sweet boy.. 

My new fridge has come home and I had to transfer all of the frozen stuff over to the new one.. 

Poor Terry had to take off house doors and fridge doors and freezer doors.. 

Oh my.. 

I almost wondered if it was worth it.. 

Then he had to move the old one to the basement all by himself.. 

And my kids wonder why I get anxious at times.. 

Well.. 

It is down there all set up for extra veggies, fruits, juices and such.. 

And the new one is wonderful.. 

Thank you, Lord.. 

Anyway..

Some fruit thawed out a bit so I just made a batch of jam.

I think I will call it Tuddi Fruiti... grin.. 

Blackberries, cranberries, oranges and oh yes a bit of zucchini to make 4 cups.. 

It is a bit tart but rather good, I think.. 

I gave the pastor a bottle and told him he was my testing person.. 

I probably should have tried it out on someone else first.. 

I thought of that after.. grin.. 

I was so looking forward to this morning as we had to make a little trip...  

To the other end of the Bay of Fundy which is in my favorite county.. 

Albert County.. 

Here in New Brunswick if you hale from Albert County then you let everyone know that.. grin.. 

Yes, I proud to be an Albert County girl... 

Terry wanted to squeeze in a couple more loads of wood into the basement so I made us a batch of pear muffins.. 

Flavored with anise.. 

Yummy.. 

They went with our Tim Horton's coffee that we bought in Salisbury on our way.. 

I had a little cupboard to deliver from the shop to a lady who lives down that way.. 

This gave us a chance to visit a new cafe that some sweet friends of ours had opened.. 

THE APPLE BLOSSOM CAFE  in Hillsborough.. 

They were all there and the lunch was so delicious.. 

A garden pesto pinini sandwich and a garden salad with a most scrumptious maple garlic dressing.. 

Thank you, dear ladies for such a lovely visit.. 

The views down that way are so beautiful.. 

Fields and pastures all the way to the Bay... 

I guess you can tell I took the pics through my side window.. 

sorry...

On the way home we saw a wagon filled with pumpkins for sale so we bought a couple for the front step.. 

Are you all decorated for the Autumn ? 

I hope to get a bit done over the weekend.. 

What are your plans?  

Thanks so much for your sweet visit and welcome to the new followers .. 

As you all know I love your notes and emails.. 

Hope to chat again soon.. 

God bless..