Half Term Happiness
School’s out, the sun is shining and we are rejoicing with the prospect of a riverside picnic. The magnificent Thames River courses through the glorious countryside near where we live. Here the river is at its rural best – peaceful and idyllic and home to an abundance of wildlife. On a bright, early summer’s day, [...]
School’s out, the sun is shining and we are rejoicing with the prospect of a riverside picnic. The magnificent Thames River courses through the glorious countryside near where we live. Here the river is at its rural best – peaceful and idyllic and home to an abundance of wildlife. On a bright, early summer’s day, the riverbanks provide a perfect picnic setting.
Sandwiches, fruit, cheese, and fresh Cornish ice cream – always ice cream – make for a delicious feast.
We’ve had a very busy few weeks since our return from Barbados. Not simply catching up with routine after our lovely (extended) holiday, but moving home as well. We didn’t move far, just to another house in the village, but the sorting and packing seemed as exhausting as moving across the seas! A day by the river – away from the boxes and tidying – is the most welcome and calming tonic for the soul.
Tracey: 3rd June 2010
Lovely photos and views of the English countryside-how I miss it!!
Emmalene: 3rd June 2010
Beautiful food and views x
Natalie: 3rd June 2010
This looks like my idea of heaven. There is no where like England when the sun is shining. Fantastic photos.
Charlie: 3rd June 2010
I'm going to really enjoy exploring all these beautiful posts. I've never been to Barbados, but you've made me want to set off immediately!
Pascale: 3rd June 2010
Hi Tracey, Emmalene, Nat and Charlie
I cannot say how delighted I am when I get that little notification that someone has commented on a post.
So thank you!
Pascale x
Peanut Butter and Jealous!: 3rd June 2010
Wow! Lovely photos! I haven't been to Barbados in years, but after looking at your photos, I'm dying to go back! Speaking of the Caribbean, your banana rum cake reminds me or the juicy rum cakes I used to love during my trips there, so on that note, I'm looking forward to trying your banana rum cake! Thanks!
Anne's Kitchen: 3rd June 2010
Hey Pascale,
Ive added you to my blogroll so will be stopping by regularly from now on!
it was lovely to meet you at FBC! These photos make me wish for better weather! Seriously, I can't believe it was summer over the weekend and now we're back to horrid autumn temperatures and rain. Oh well, comfort food will get us through these days
x Anne
Pascale: 3rd June 2010
PB & Jealous
Thanks for visiting and your lovely comment. I had so much fun chatting with you both at FBC too. I'll be over at your blog too. Pxxx
Karin: 3rd June 2010
Dear Pascale,
Your photos are astounding!!!
The colors the sharpness, the motives are as yummy as your recipes.
It's so much fun to run through everyone's blogs after FBC in London.
Best from Karin as yet unborn yumandmore
Juls @ Juls' Kitchen: 3rd June 2010
In a break at work I decided to come back here to enjoy a peaceful moment along the river, with a pic nic and some wild flowers!
Thanks for recreating such a relaxing moment!
Pascale: 3rd June 2010
Hi Karin
Hi Juls
Thanks for visiting and the lovely comments. I feel so inspired after FBC and really enjoying everyone else's blogs too!
Px
bron: 3rd June 2010
Pascale it looks so beautiful – can't believe it was only a few days ago. It is tranquillity personified.
Rosa's Yummy Yums: 3rd June 2010
Gorgeous food! aaahhh life can be so wonderful!
Cheers,
Rosa
Pascale: 3rd June 2010
Bron, hello! I know – it's so dreary and drizzly this week, it feels like summer has disappeared. It was lovely to meet you last weekend at FBC.
Hi Rosa, thanks for the visit and lovely comment.
Px
Valentina: 3rd June 2010
Pascale, it was wonderful to have met you, with your lovely energy, contagious smile..your blog is stunning. I have taken a look through various posts and the hotos have blown me away:colours, composition, light..i will be a regular around there.
nina: 3rd June 2010
A beauiful place for a picnic, but my focus will most definitely be on the food, awesome!! Glad I found you through FBC 2010
Rachwins: 3rd June 2010
Gorgeous pictures, very glad I found your blog!
Sarah, Maison Cupcake: 3rd June 2010
Fantastic pictures Pascale, truly evocative of summer (I hope it comes back soon!!). Sorry we didn't get to chat much at FBC but I'm very pleased to have been introduced to your blog because of it.
Karolina: 3rd June 2010
Pascale, I have discovered your blog today and I am delighted! Beautiful photos, nice recipes.
Callum Chapman: 3rd June 2010
Lovely photos!
Audrei: 3rd June 2010
As always…beautiful…
pascale: 3rd June 2010
Thanks Audrei! xxx