Saturday 20 August 2016

Pickles And A Cake

Yesterday I didn't get much done at all, this virus decided it wasn't yet ready to go, apart from doing the usual chores I didn't feel like coping with anything else.
Today however I feel fine again apart from a hacking cough.
A morning was spent in the kitchen
 I did a couple of jars of the refrigerator pickle, using up some of cucumbers a few chilies and some garlic along with dill.
 I did plan to get some baking done yesterday, did it today instead,
I made a Marmalade Loaf Cake, Link HERE I used one of the jars of marmalade I made last year.
 I also did the usual loaf of bread, we tried a slice of the Marmalade loaf with a cup of tea while it was still warm, it was lovely and moist.
We had to take a trip out over the mountain
 All the heather is in flower and looks stunning
We were off out to pick up a new ride on mower
I spotted it for sale last week its 3 years old but was only used a few times as the owner took ill and passed away, its in immaculate condition, the handbook was with it along with the receipt of purchase, we got it for a third of the price, our old one has been having a few problems it was time for a change.

Diary
Saturday 23rd October 1982
Went to the Market and arrived home about 4 o'clock.
Mr Coats had been and removed more items, sleepers, RSJ's etc and the anvil.
Douglas bought a set of drawer's in Woolworth's. 
First frost of the year, 
Sheep all O.K. needed moving into fresh fields, 
Jessie cut her front pad.
Clocks went back one hour.

9 comments:

  1. A good bargain on the mower Dawn, many thanks for the recipe link, I will be making one of those later. I still have lots of marmalade from last year, those oranges that you gave me went a long long way. I did make a batch with grapefruit and some very sour mandarins to use up the last three so will probably use some of that batch. I hope that you get rid of the lurgy fast.

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  2. It is a month today since I went down with a virus Dawn and I still don't feel one hundred percent - so don't overdo it.
    That pickle looks delicious.

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  3. You're amazing Dawn! Creating even when sick! Hope you're 100% soon.

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  4. These viruses don't half knock you about so you take it as easy as you can.
    Good job I don't live near you else them pickles would be gone.....I love them-x-

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  5. I hope you make a full recover soon. I wouldn't be able to stop at one slice of warm bread, butter and marmalade I'm afraid. It would disappear very quickly with me around.

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  6. Ooh, how long do refridgerator pickles last. I think I'll try some of those as well as making more to keep in stock. Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  7. Viruses do hang about and bring you down don't they? Take care of yourself Dawn. I need to make some of those fridge pickles, our cues are coming thick and fast now.

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  8. Lovely baking-so mouthwatering. My DH's dream has always been to have a ride on mower! Catriona

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  9. I think your virus has traveled across the pond. I'll have to try baking some marmalade bread for a cure!

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