tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post6626337128776202484..comments2024-03-29T03:14:18.794+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Daily rhythms and a surprise...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-22954337154152038432020-04-01T21:54:33.631+10:002020-04-01T21:54:33.631+10:00I made the Apricot Shortcake from ingredients I ju...I made the Apricot Shortcake from ingredients I just happened to have in the pantry. It was sooooo good. We had to get out the tablecloth, teapot with cosy and fine china to eat it. Thanks for sharing. The recipe has been added to my recipe binder to be made again.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288331185772160975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-52805877489761799182020-04-01T14:10:28.077+10:002020-04-01T14:10:28.077+10:00Oh, I feel as if I just had a refreshing snack wit...Oh, I feel as if I just had a refreshing snack with a good friend! Maybe it was apricot shortbread. =) Your crochet plans are delightful, and I suspect you'll start with those wonderful sweet pea colors, but both pieces will be beautiful. I'm quilting a donated UFO from someone else for American Heroes, and having a wonderful time remembering how to do things. There's still some muscle memory here! Your gardens look look lovely as ever, and the hens happy to be back in their place. That is a lot of eggs for two hens! Or two people, either. How lovely of you to share with your older neighbor, though not at all unexpected. Blossom's clothing looks delightful. I have a feeling she will have a time keeping up with orders when it becomes known that she has an Etsy shop. The tag is so artistically Blossom, and the name is perfect. Please pass along to her my best wishes for every success. I'm sure her little ones are the best dressed little girls anywhere. The drawings are wonderful. Cully May's made my little teacher heart beat happy, because she's not even in kinder yet, but already displaying wonderful signs of writing and self awareness. Teaching children to write was my favorite thing, and some of them by the third year with me were quite good authors. I see that in Cully May's work already. The enthusiasm of Rafaella lets me know, she will probably follow that same path. =) I loved seeing your bright butterfly-attractor, such a beautiful plant! It isn't the same, but it reminded me of the coxcomb my mother always had. Thanks so much for a wonderful visit, Jenny!Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-68511702140153744122020-03-31T07:35:31.230+10:002020-03-31T07:35:31.230+10:00Good day my friend. So Nice to read your post toda...Good day my friend. So Nice to read your post today. Love the recipes you shared. And Blossoms outfits are very cute and stylish. I know she will do well. I am dealing with a sinus infection that started driving me bonkers about 3 weeks ago first it was the pine pollen now it's the oak pollen... I have been busy working in my garden. I hope for it to be very productive this year. As I need to try as much as I can to make us a little more self sufficient here . With the world totally crazy. We have had lots of beautiful warm weather of late. I have Amaryllis blooming they are a dark red and so gorgeous. For dinner this evening I have cooked Turnips I grew in my garden. This is the last of them. I have also picked , cleaned and pot away in my freezer today 2 packs of collard greens. They cancelled Univeristy early and sent my daughter and all the other students home to finish out the year online. The schools for the children have all closed and everyone sent home to be schooled online as well. As the pandemic Virus is spreading thoughtout the states here. There is a case or 2 in our town... Love and miss you Dear. Loved seeing your pictures Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-24374521601201099752020-03-31T02:09:22.216+10:002020-03-31T02:09:22.216+10:00I have been making rugs for my kitchen and bathroo...I have been making rugs for my kitchen and bathroom. They are known as toothbrush rugs. My husband made me several needles out of left over wood and they are so beautiful! I finished one for our kitchen and am now working on one for our bathroom.<br /> <br />I have all kinds of little seedlings growing in my window seals that my son started for me. He has a greenhouse and always blesses me with plants every year.<br /><br />My husband put a new clothes line up for me a few weeks ago and I have only been able to use it once so far with all the weather here in Colorado. We moved into this little house 4 years ago this month and I have really missed my clothes line!<br /><br /> I caught a bad cold about 6 weeks ago that took a good month to get over and now we have our stay at home order from the government. I am such a homebody that this hasn't really bothered me, except that it is cold enough to keep from going out into the yard much.<br /><br />Blossoms little outfits are so adorable. I love making things for little ones. God Bless!Simply Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949788201577730682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-44215385453687244772020-03-29T22:46:16.006+10:002020-03-29T22:46:16.006+10:00Thanks for the recipes, go for the pink green com...Thanks for the recipes, go for the pink green combo and do that one first.<br />Also looking forward to checking out Blossom's goodies. Lovely business name.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240985402610409417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-20297412738342010472020-03-29T11:28:56.321+10:002020-03-29T11:28:56.321+10:00I love the colours of your crochet rug, Jenny. It ...I love the colours of your crochet rug, Jenny. It will be lovely when it is finished. I have picked up the beginnings of a shawl I started knitting last Autumn. It's made with a worsted weight organic yarn in a colour called 'Jasper'. It's a really simple pattern and will have a picot edge once it's completed (hopefully this Autumn).Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-680797052402465682020-03-29T07:07:08.495+10:002020-03-29T07:07:08.495+10:00Oh Jenny when I see your food photos I always just...Oh Jenny when I see your food photos I always just want to reach into my screen & take a taste test!! They always look so delicious. I did think of you yesterday when reading an article in our newspaper about a woman that had changed to a vegan lifestyle & said her migraines had cleared up. I am missing my two grandies too - luckily we can video chat with them but I miss their little arms around my neck. I wish Blossom all the best & look forward to her website being up & running. Take care my friend xxxJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301647145550214950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-37398350788822508592020-03-29T07:03:28.500+10:002020-03-29T07:03:28.500+10:00I've been searching for a good lemon curd reci...I've been searching for a good lemon curd recipe...thank you so much. Blessings and prayers for Blossom's new business venture. From what I can see her skills have developed quite well. The toddler clothes are beautiful. I have 4 grandchildren under 8, 2 of them little girls, 5 and 1, so please keep up posted as to her progress. Thank you so much, Jenny, for all you do and all you share.kupton52https://www.blogger.com/profile/06144423270354113422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-59967436522679791262020-03-29T03:14:57.579+10:002020-03-29T03:14:57.579+10:00I like bread, too. I made biscuits today. Like Mr....I like bread, too. I made biscuits today. Like Mr. E, I love bread with my meals. Blossom's shop will do well. What nice little outfits! I use to sew for my girls, so I see a lot of skill and quality in her clothing. She will do well. Very creative.<br />Oh I miss my kids and grandkids! But this will pass. Life will return and with passion! I have been tossing around a couple of ideas. Embroidery and cross stitch. A lot of the younger kids are learning to cross stitch, and so is my oldest granddaughter. So I'm kind of catching the fever for it again. So I thought I may invest time in a few projects like that. And then, there are all your free projects that have great draw to those as well. I would love to make every one of those, too. So you can see that I have a lot to get into around here.<br />I'm very happy today. Life is good. The good Lord is better than life. So I have nothing to worry over. He says 'to cast you cares on Him because He cares for you'. Now you'll never get a better invitation than that one, that will do you more than good! Be well, Jenny. God Bless.Dotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555081712708645426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-1299065894256254052020-03-29T01:15:47.775+10:002020-03-29T01:15:47.775+10:00Thank you for such an uplifting message for today....Thank you for such an uplifting message for today. Your recipes sound wonderful. I had prepared a fresh coconut at Christmas but put it in the freezer. This week I got it out and put it in my chopper to grate it fine. I had a 3 layer white cake, a seven minute frosting to frost it. I then sprinkled the coconut on the cake. It was delishous. My husband fell this week while working outside. He ended up in the ER with a concusion and torn rotor cuff. I have been doing for him as he has done for me when I had broken ribs, knee cap and sternum. He may not get his garden in by Good Friday unless his shoulder is much better. We believe God is in control and we trust Him with all outcomes.RBrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01392472492593317496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-64053705761192786192020-03-29T01:14:36.945+10:002020-03-29T01:14:36.945+10:00Well now I'm hungry, lol! You're so talen...Well now I'm hungry, lol! You're so talented in the kitchen, girl. And look at all the lovely growing things!!!! We're starting to see some flowers here, not many as it's still too chilly for most, but the little pops of color are lovely. Congratulations to Blossom - I adore the name of her shop and the logo!!!! Talent really runs in the family!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-70059996437185358772020-03-28T22:09:19.835+10:002020-03-28T22:09:19.835+10:00Thank you Jenny, for your beautiful words and comf...Thank you Jenny, for your beautiful words and comfort. I too am feeling sad today I should have been landing in Japan on a visit to see my son who has been working there since August. However I had a very long chat to him this morning and am praying he stays safe until I can see him later in the year. My daughter sent me a postcard with a picture of them both on with a lovely message of love, it will be her birthday on Monday and it is so sad not to be together in Japan but we will stay safe apart and God willing will see each other soon. Sending love to you and your family and know that you are always in my prayers xxxAlison Ryanhttp://stitchesoftime.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-35121822845927248892020-03-28T19:59:47.351+10:002020-03-28T19:59:47.351+10:00God bless and protect you and your loved ones.
Tha...God bless and protect you and your loved ones.<br />Thank you for sharing your kind spirit.cinner57https://www.blogger.com/profile/00481309886652910353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-74331349904616352032020-03-28T19:04:51.069+10:002020-03-28T19:04:51.069+10:00That shortbread looks yummy and as for the choclat...That shortbread looks yummy and as for the choclate lenmon dessert mmmmmmmmm! Enjoy your crochet. xxLinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406333686298786963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-50029744455165535382020-03-28T17:23:13.755+10:002020-03-28T17:23:13.755+10:00I have been enjoying taking time to go through my ...I have been enjoying taking time to go through my unfinished projects, I do a lot of cross stitch and this year aim to complete most of my part finished pieces. Although it is hard not seeing people I am glad to be a home where I feel safe, Sunday was particularly difficult as it was mother's day in England and my daughter was unable to come over. Many ingredients are hard to come by in the shops, including pasta, and rice so I am having to be inventive about what I cook, it really is a challenge but luckily I do have a little rice and pasta in my storage. I miss baking as it uses almost impossible to get ingredients like flour and eggs. Saying that it certainly concentrates the mind on what we are thankful for. On Sunday we will be joining in with a worldwide day of prayer and fasting with our church. Those baby outfits are adorable, I am sure she will do extremely well when people see the quality and care taken with them. Stay safe. xKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373043952789494619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-74655091695944211302020-03-28T16:33:35.437+10:002020-03-28T16:33:35.437+10:00Hi Jenny,
Chocolate, nuts and lemon curd ! Now tha...Hi Jenny,<br />Chocolate, nuts and lemon curd ! Now that's a winner ! and the apricot shortcake is on the list !<br />Pulled out another "took a workshop and started a few years ago" project. Now that I've changed the plan with it, it's amazing how fast it's coming together! I'ts enjoyable seeing the "neglected"projects coming to life :)<br />Out with an old and in with a new project is easily filling the weeks at home ...don't mind at all.<br />A garden is a great space! Love seeing how your's grows and changes.<br />Hugs,<br />JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367841239911239597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-66020938892659900902020-03-28T15:46:35.860+10:002020-03-28T15:46:35.860+10:00My current plan is to get going on the quilt that ...My current plan is to get going on the quilt that I started planning when I was 16 (I'm now well more than double that age). I've been collecting fabric for a long time, and the plans have changed since the initial idea. There are also some art projects I'd love to finish as well.<br />We would have been having a party for my nephew's first birthday today, but that has been cancelled.<br />I'm thankful for school holidays, because for the next 2 weeks I don't have to work from home and can relax.<br />The butterflies are beautiful!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319783522813289404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-26161789139193449852020-03-28T15:40:48.153+10:002020-03-28T15:40:48.153+10:00I can almost taste the recipes! Once I've con...I can almost taste the recipes! Once I've converted the grams to ounces, I'll try that apricot recipes. I LOVE apricots. My most favorite candy is apricots dipped in dark chocolate. Can I use something else for the coconut oil? We're sheltering in place and I can't get to the grocery store too easily right now. Blessings to you all,Angie in SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689281551068732574noreply@blogger.com