cooking
wait-up cookies
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Okay - they were great warm, and after waiting 12 hours I can now advise they are great cold too! And don’t need extra cinnamon. Isn’t it funny the yumminess of spices can be somehow lost in the warmth of a freshly baked goodie, yet when cold, shines?
So here’s the recipe for all those seeking [...]
waiting up
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010I’m waiting up this evening. When we arrived home from work (abby comes to the bookstore most afternoons that I work, and curls up with her homework, drawing pad, pens and … books), I really wanted to go straight to bed ’cause I’ve got a cold. You know, sore throat, wonky head, achy body. Just [...]
’twas a dark and blustery afternoon …
Sunday, July 18th, 2010… markets have been plundered, rodents fed and played with, and the new school week looms large. What next? Hmmm … accept that it’s that time of a wintery weekend and settle into an afternoon at the kitchen table.
We baked hammy cupcakes for lunch (recipe below) …
Concluded that two heads were better than one when [...]
come in! it’s cold outside
Sunday, July 11th, 2010This winter Sunday put on quite a show this morning … blue sky, no wind, a touch of warmth to the winter sun. My goodness! What a lovely day to be outside. We visited the Camberwell Trash and Treasure Market - I haven’t been for 8 years and it was such a thrill to be [...]
in the cold light of morning …
Thursday, June 17th, 2010… when the hustle and bustle of breakfast, preparations for the school and work days are over; the girl and the husband depart and I am left sitting here. The house is silent. The clock ticks. The wind yawns, lashing the remaining leaves on the oak. The old wooden windows rattle. The sun teases me [...]
I am Lily - stitcher and part time bookseller. Mother to my gorgeous girl, Abigail and wife to Julian. I make time each day to let my imagination potter and add quirky prettiness and handmade comfort to our home and lives. You can email me at lily(at)blockaday(dot)com