Midweek Ramble..

Hello my dears... 

Welcome to the Blessed Hearth today.. 

What a perfectly lovely day!! 

Sunny and warm.. 

We can smell the Spring in the air and snow is dripping off of the roof and no icicles.. Yeah!!  

I don't like to complain about the weather because we do live in Canada and it is as it is.. But I am ready for the snow to go.. 

On Monday there was a wonderful wind blowing so I filled the line with bedding... Such a heavenly smell even when we walk into the bedroom.. You can just smell fresh laundry.. 

Should bottle that! smile.. 

I was complaining  speaking to Terry about feeling so so tired lately..

 Like.. 

I know it is just the change of season and it happens to me every year but I still complain about it..

My friend Pam also has the same complaint..smile

I mentioned to him that perhaps it was the air in here making me that way.. 

He said very quickly that it certainly was not that way in the bedroom!!

  One would think I have the window wide open every night..

 wink wink.... 

I know that this too will pass or I hope it will and I will feel a bit of energy.. 

Do you feel tired this time of year? 

Well.. On with the story.. 

We did have a lovely day..

First thing this morning I went into the pantry and made a pan of raisin scones.. 

So happy that I did make myself learn to make these this past Winter.. 

I buttered up two and a bit of homemade blueberry jam, grabbed my jacket and Terry gathered the water bottles and we headed for the farm.. 

Just too nice of a day not to drive up there.. 

Days like this the farm calls our name.. 

I still can't go there for the day until the snow melts more and Terry heats the house for a few days.. 

These old bones do not like dampness so he just goes and does some work and runs the wood stove.. 

He is to paint the kitchen this time.. 

He promised!!  lol.. 

But soon.. 

We have so much to do there this Spring.. 

Anyway.. 

One day and one job at a time.. 

Terry and Charlie went in with the water bottles and I sat in the car with the window down and did a bit of embroidery.. 

I could hear the brook running and birds were singing.. 

This is an old cushion cover I bought at an auction, I think.. 

It is lovely.. 

THERE WILL ALWAYS BE AN ENGLAND... 

I would say it is three quarters finished.. 

Such an old song.. 

I think by Vera Lynn during WW2... 

Here is a Youtube of the song.. HERE.. 

Here they come back.. 

We love the Spring water and Terry thinks it is worth the work even when the lane is full of snow ... smile.. 

Rambling all over the place once again.. smile.. 

This is some potatoes we had one day.. 

An old fashioned lunch.. 

Mom always makes these...

She would have a pan of them ready for my sister's and my lunch on school days when we were kids..

Fried Potatoes are what we call them.. 

 We slice a a few raw potatoes into a tablespoon or so of bacon fat, butter, olive oil or even coconut oil (or so I have read) salt and pepper and a few sprinkled herbs.. 

I usually have a bit of bacon fat saved but a bit of butter and olive oil are good also.. 

I did read where some are using coconut oil.. 

Whatever turns your crank..

Mom never adds herbs but you know me.. 

Parsley, thyme or summer savory are lovely.. 

Thyme here if I remember right.. 

Terry loves the crispy parts.. 

We do not have these often but every once in awhile we get a hankering for them. smile.. 

You know what I mean, eh? 

I am making a lot of salves lately.. 

Tansy Salves for my friend, Crystal and Gardeners Salves and such.. 

If you would like to buy a bottle just inbox or email me... \

I do not mail any but if you live nearby and I can deliver it then that is fine.. 

They are made with herbs, olive, almond or coconut oils,  etc. Vitamin E, beeswax and essential oils ... 

There is a lovely Rose Petal one with Coconut oil for your face... 

Also doing a few other things. 

When we arrived back home I put one of our farm chickens in a roasting bag with veggies for supper.. 

So delicious!!  

Terry loved it as did I.. 

Here is the link for the recipe..

ROAST CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES..

I couldn't find the roasting bags at the stores around here at all but when we were in Bangor I found them there.. 

Probably they can be bought on Amazon or whatever.. 

This is a pic I put on Instagram of Charlie.. 

Such a dear dog..

He so loves hanging his head out of the window.. smile.. 

Anyway, this is a little bit of a ramble for you.. 

So happy you dropped by and leave me your little notes.. 

I so enjoy them.. 

I do try to answer you on FaceBook most times.. 

Thanks for sharing the posts.. xo

God bless your sweet hearts.. 

xo

Just a few Snippets...

Good Evening everyone.. 

How are you all tonight? 

Terry is at the Flea Market in Sussex with our son so I am here with just Sammi snoring over on the couch.. smile.. 

Just thought I would share a few pics ...

The hens and chickens are doing rather well in their cast iron pot..

A rather dear little embroidery that I picked up at the Thrift store.. 

I kind of like it... smile..

I made two more batches of rhubarb jams... 

Raspberry and Strawberry.. 

I drained the can of pineapple and it makes a thicker jam.. 

I think I like it better.... 

An old apron hanging behind the pantry door... 

A green bean and feta salad I made for a couple of sweet friends who visited .... with gifts.. smile.. 

Thanks, my dears..

A little trinket hanging on a window sill... 

I love Rosemary.. 

Do you?  

I think it is one of my top 5 favorite herbs.. 

Let me see.. 

There is basil, parsley, lovage, oregano, and yes rosemary... 

The weeks are passing by so quickly... 

I am going to start on my pickles tomorrow, Lord willing.. 

Terry is bringing home cucumbers tonight.. 

And green beans... 

And green tomatoes.. 

Oh my.... 

I will be doing garlic dills, bread and butters, sweet dill. chow chow and dill beans in my sleep... smile.. 

Well, I shall say farewell for tonight.. 

Thank you all for your lovely visits and sweet notes.. 

I am still trying to reply to each one.. 

Hope you enjoy that...

Take care, my dear friends and we will chat again soon.. 

God bless and keep you all..