Ontario Peaches--Theme Thursday!!

I found a neat blog hop this week, it is for "Aroma's". Could be anything, a lovely smelling baby, a smelly smelling baby, coffee, sweet rolls, tanning lotion, whatever smells good or bad to you. Out here on "The Property" we get some pretty retched smells at this time of year. Farmers are taking in their crops and spreading manure and when the wind blows just so, or any way at all actually, we get some not so pleasant smells wafting through the windows. But this morning, when I woke up, I saw and smelled the humble basket of peaches on my counter. Oh, when they are in season, the smell is delicious!! So, I put my humble peach on a tiny, vintage cake plate and took her picture. The peach is my choice for Theme Thursday's Aroma's. What is your favourite scent? What is your least favourite scent? Do tell!!

Catch me if you can......

During our photo shoot, it was hard to keep the kids focused on the task at hand. All I could see was the grass stains that were about to be.  This is the very full Sugar Shoppe Petticoat Skirt. You can find it  here in my shop. I wonder if the photographer air brushed my grass..............it's really a ton of weeds, with bits of grass here and there. Here it looks like real grass...........like we put some effort in!

Mmmmm, Quick Chocolate Macaroons

So, it's raining....again. It is one of those days where the temperature is lower, but, the humidity is high, so you want to turn on the air conditioning....but are afraid of the air conditioning bill that will soon be arriving in the mail. So, you suck it up, turn on the oven and bake a little something. Today, it is macaroons. Quick to whip up, quick to bake, quick to disappear! Enjoy!!

* 1 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
* 1 tablespoon of any flour you like (I used coconut flour)
* 1/2 cup of coconut milk, plus 2 tablespoons (you can use regular milk)
* 3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave
* 1/4 cup of cocoa powder
* 1 packet stevia
* 1/16 teaspoon of salt

Combine all ingredients in a microwavable bowl. Put in microwave for 3 minutes. Scoop from bowl, into balls onto a baking sheet. (you can use a melon baller, ice cream scoop, or just a spoon)
Bake at 360 degrees for 16 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet.

I can't wait to see how these taste cooled..............I can tell you they tasted great warm. No, I could not wait!

Raspberries? Yes Please!!

I mentioned that I am "sans green thumb". I have put in extra effort for these red morsels of deliciousness!! I have a small patch of raspberries and one of the bushes has been ripening for the last 2 weeks. I have gotten 2 handfuls of berries off this bush, it is my favourite, obviously. That being said, there are about 5 other bushes that are loaded with berries that are just starting to think of ripening............I am sure that these will soon be my favourite bushes as well!! Do you love raspberries? What do you make with your raspberries? The possibilities are endless......do share.

Flower Pot Garden

I mentioned the other day that I have a "flower pot" garden this year. I am not a person with a green thumb, so, I have started small. I was at the Brussels Farmer's Market and there was a small booth with a few vegetable plants for sale, they were about 2 inches tall. From that, I have grown them into what you see here. One is an heirloom tomato plant, the tomatoes will be purple. One is beefsteak tomatoes, a must for BLT!! The front one is a green pepper plant, and I have already harvested one! It will be in an omelet for supper tonight!! How does your garden grow? What have you gotten to eat so far?

Can't wait for Fall!!

In the heat of July we took a day and dressed the girls up in the Fall Clothing that I had ready for my etsy store. Thankfully it was early in the day, and rather shady under the big tree, so the girls did not notice the heat. Peasant Tops and denim bloomers are featured in these photos........so much more to come. You can find these items here shortly........there is a lot to list, and my home is filled with family this weekend, what a time for the photos to arrive! Ah well, there is all next week to get the clothing listed. Hopefully the rain will continue and I can stay in and list everything. Or the sun will return, and I will be outside puttering about. Have I told you about my flowerpot garden of veggies? Well, I will next week!

Rainy Days call for Brownies & Candles

I love rainy days!!! They feel so cozy, and you don't have to feel guilty for not taking the kids out to play in the hot sun!! I made these brownies from a mix. This is really rare for me, but I wanted to try this gluten free mix. I can not get over how yummy they are!! I topped them off with coffee icing...........YUMMY!! It is almost lunch time here, candles are lit all over the house, dessert is ready and calling...........I best get on with it and make some soup or something!!