Fall Stroll around the shore in Flatrock

There is never a dull walk around the shores or trails of Flatrock.  You literally should

 never leave home without your camera---at least, that's how I feel!! 

Here's why......

I didn't have the proper lens with me, to get a real good close up of this ship, as it 

cruised by right outside the harbor......

  I never get tired of looking at the rugged beauty of the rocks and cliffs.

These old dead trees are just gorgeous.....

Not many blueberries left now.  This is a berry pickers paradise though.....

 On my way back, I thought this looked so peaceful....

 As the sun started to set, it was just breath-taking.

Hope you all have a great fall weekend!!

Cheers

:)

Heard it through "MY" Grapevine....ha ha!!

When we moved to Flatrock last fall,  I really think one of the hardest things I left behind was my garden.  I just loved going out and roaming around, probably sipping a tea, and doing a bit of weeding.  Well, as it turned out, we bought a house that had an awesome big garden AND a greenhouse!!!!  I was absolutely thrilled that,in my greenhouse, there was a grapevine.  When we moved in, all the grapes had ripened and been picked, so I could not wait to see if we would get any this year.  Hubby did a little research, and cut back the vine, according to directions, and I was not impressed---tehe!!  I thought we would never see a grape.

Imagine my pleasant surprise when, not only did the vine start to grow back and fill out with lovely big leaves, but...........grapes!!!!  At the start they were pretty tiny though.  This picture was taken on June 14.................

We had such a terrible July here that I didn't even bother to take my camera back out to the greenhouse until July 23, but the difference was significant......

 Then, by September 13, they had grown quite a bit and were starting to change color...................

And here's what they look like today, September 23.....

They are quite delicious, and I'm finding myself out there every day--to check them (and have a little nibble).  Hubby is doing a bit of research now, to try and determine exactly what type of grape it is. 

Cheers

:)

Double Yolk Eggs

Hubby buys fresh eggs from a local farmer here in Flatrock.  

They are delicious, fresh and BIG!!! 

 Last weekend he came home with an extra BIG surprise....and it was a double yolker!!!!

Yummy!!

Cheers

:)

Homemade Granola

I love granola.  I add a sprinkle to my oatmeal, stir it into my yogurt and I often sprinkle some over the top of homemade muffins when I'm baking. 

I had loads of ingredients in my pantry and I had been thinking I should soon make up a 

batch, so this past weekend, I pulled out my biggest mixing bowl and starting throwing it 

together.  I use a recipe just as a guide for granola, as I add different types of seeds and nuts, depending on what I have on hand.  Of course, it is important to keep the proportions of dry 

and wet  ingredients in line with the recipe.

There are literally hundreds thousands of recipes online for homemade granola, so have a 

look, and try one that suits your fancy.

Here's how mine looked............... 

 Mix all the ingredients together well, to be sure the honey and oil coats everything.......

  Spread evenly on a parchment covered cookie sheet, stirring a couple of times while 

baking, to avoid big clumps, especially around edge of pan......

 Voila.....a beautiful glowing color, from that delicious golden honey...................

 Be sure to stir occasionally, until completely cool....

 Spoon into glass bottles, or any airtight container......

I can't wait to share these...Yummy!!

Cheers

:)

Foggy Fall day around Flatrock

Yesterday, we saw the last remnants of tropical storm Henri.  It was drizzly and fairly warm, but 

with lots of heavy fog. 

 I kind of like the fog sometimes.  It makes everything seem so cozy, like there is a vast blanket of white hung heavy over the hills. I needed some things at the supermarket, so I grabbed 

my camera and took the scenic route.

 Everything seems so still when there is this type of fog.

 You almost expect to see Sherlock Holmes step into the pathway in fog like this........

  Very peaceful and quiet, though.

Have a great week, everybody.

Cheers

:)