The Weather Here In The Northeast Has Been Quite Strange This Winter. In Hopes That Spring Comes Soon I Felt Compelled To Pick Up A Bunch Of Tulips And Arrange Them In This Beautiful Lundberg Vase.
I’ve been meaning to take a photograph of this fox in the tree for about 3 years. He’s on a winding road to Shakespeare’s Garden and it’s difficult to pull over in order to take a photo. Sunday afternoon I was finally able to pull over. When I stopped the car I stepped out onto a carpet of acorns and was able to get close enough to Mr. Fox to say, “hello there I’ve been wanting to meet you for a few years now.”
Placing Pumpkins On My Stone Wall This Afternoon. I Love Connecticut At This Time Of Year.
“Work With What You Got!”
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It’s chilly out so I placed the big salad I made on the back porch while I made a pasta dinner. When I went out to retrieve the salad I saw that all but a few scraps had been eaten. Some deer or raccoon must have thought they were invited for dinner tonight!
“Work With What You Got!”
© Victoria Hart Glavin Tiny New York Kitchen © 2015 All Rights Reserved
Living is New York City is a wonderful thing. The city is never boring and always vibrant, but living in the city is also tiring. By the end of the week I’m usually pretty tired and am in need of a major weekend rest. Last night I had a meeting to go to and then had planned to leave for my weekend home in Connecticut for a long Labor Day weekend. Walking home from my meeting last night I was crossing 42nd Street and saw that the Chrysler Building was beautifully lit. While taking this photo I reflected on how grateful I am to have the best of both worlds and how I was soon heading to my house for a much needed break. Blessing to all of you!
Last Sunday Wilton, Connecticut’s, Cannon Grange, had their annual fair. I love this little fair because it truly is something from out of the past. The fair is held inside the grange where people compete against one another for things like “best homegrown tomatoes” and “best homemade pickles.” Outside are various local venders as well as a children’s’ watermelon eating contest. On a whim I decided to enter my Root Beer Brownies and won first prize. Next year I may enter my rhubarb jam or my double decker carrot cake. These are some of the simple things in life that make me happy.
Often on the weekends I stop for ice cream at Ferris Acres Creamery in Newtown, Connecticut. The drive from my house to the creamery is breathtaking between the countryside and beautiful historic homes. When arriving to the creamery the parking lot is typically full, but somehow everyone finds a place to park. The line is typically long, but moves fairly quickly. It’s wonderful to see families of all sorts deciding on flavors and chatting about this and that. Getting ice cream at Ferris Acres is always about happiness. Last night I ordered a scoop of “Paradise Found” which is coconut ice cream, chocolate swirls, toasted coconut, and toasted almonds. Think mounds bar in the form of ice cream. While I ate my treat I was able to watch the cows on the hillside who’s milk was used for ice cream making. Life is good and I have so much to be grateful for.
Saturday the mail carriers were collecting food for the local food banks. This was what I left in my mailbox.
Each December I head to Shakespeare's Garden in Brookfield, Connecticut to pick up a variety of poinsettias to place around my house during the holidays. It's always such a joy to go to this charming nursury. They also have amazing ornament displays which are fun to look at and, of course, I can't resist picking up a few ornaments.