Ramblings...

Yay, after several extremely hot days in which we did just about nothing, today arrived with clouds. Clouds people! This means lower temperatures!  <wink> I know I'm going to regret this sooner rather than later but: "Clouds, Yahoo!!!"

This morning we stopped for a very quick visit at our local Value Village where I found this very vintage looking recipe box from the 50's. 

Now the people that know me a little bit better also know that I don't enjoy cooking that much. I see it more as a necessary 'evil'. The little box will probably be used in my sewing notions area, but isn't it just the sweetest?!  {smile}

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This afternoon, when I went to pick up the mail, a lovely surprise awaited me. Look at this gorgeous Amy Butler fabric!

Marcha (from 'Post van Mars') sent it to me as a thank you for a very easy favor I did for her a little while back. How nice was that? (her present, not my favor)

We have one more week of vacation left and after that I will (hopefully) have lots of creative energy again to start sewing some clothes. I can't wait! What shall I make with the beautiful fabric... (ponder, ponder)

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In the mean time I think I will be cooking up another batch of  my Curried Zucchini Soup. Just look at this Zuper - Ziced  Zpezimen of a Zucchini!  <wink>  

Pictured you see a 12 inch/ 30 cm ruler...

And yes, it is another homegrown item. The heat has been doing wonders for Mr. G.'s veggie patch...

Savory Cake Recipe...

Wow, that Savory Cake that I mentioned yesterday was indeed absolutely delish, so here is the recipe, in case you were interested:

I made the Onion Marmelade in the morning and the rest in the afternoon, easy peasy!  {smile}

Well, it is Saturday morning over here and I already have a full day behind me. Master C. had to take a SAT subject test in French (for college applications) and had to be there at 7:45 am. This meant we had to leave at 7:15am and that on a Saturday morning! 

I dropped him off and continued on to Home Depot and bought  a few perennials and annuals (= plants) and 4 cubic feet of top soil (heavy!). After that I did a little bit of light grocery shopping and then back to the testing school I went again. There I sat in the car for an hour (!) and listened to 'Doe Maar' (a Dutch band from the 80's), 'La Misa Criolla', Thomas Dolby, Black and Marco Borsato. (also a Dutch singer) It was actually quite nice to just sit and do nothing for a bit...  <wink>

On the birdies front: we now have four confirmed baby birds in the nest! It was very difficult to tell for a while, but since things are rather crowded in the nest now, Howard and Penny don't spend as much time in there anymore so it is easier to have a peek inside. The babies are even starting to make some sounds now!

Okiedokie, that's it for now. No other plans for the weekend. The kids have to do lots of studying since we're having Finals Week starting on Monday. Then Friday will be the last day of school: Yahoo!  {smile}