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It was really hot and humid out today! How hot and humid was it you may ask? It was so humid, that when I went outside to take a picture of my phlox which were just coming out into bloom, my camera lens steamed up! The picture above was taken before I wiped the lens off and the one below was taken after.
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I actually like the effect that the steamed up lens gave to the first picture!
My husband and I went to the local farmers' market today and purchased 3 bags of fresh fruit and vegetables including this purple cauliflower:
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We had the cauliflower and some corn on the cob, also purchased at the market, for supper tonight.
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I put the binding on my children's charity quilt this afternoon so now it is all ready to donate to the London Childrens' Aid Society for a child in foster care. This is one of the charity projects of the London Friendship Quilters' Guild. I used a flannel piece that a friend gave to me for the back.
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Here are a few pictures of the flowers blooming in my garden. We have had lots of rain lately so everything is very green and lush.
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Clematis
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Black eyed Susan
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Clethra (a flowering bush)
Lovely finish. If that doesn't make some child smile, I don't know what will. I want purple cauliflower! Maybe then my kids will think it is cool enough to eat. But if not, that's OK, more for me!
ReplyDeleteHad never seen a purple cauliflower! Do they taste the same as the white ones?
ReplyDeleteWell, I've seen green cauliflower (apparently a combo of cauliflower and broccoli), but never purple - makes for nice color on the plate, I'm guessing! Great little quilt - will certainly make some child very happy!
ReplyDeleteYes, it feels chilly around here. Never a white Christmas! Enjoy the warm weather!
ReplyDeleteI am so delighted with your finished quilt...congratulations! I just know a sad little child somewhere is going to receive a lot of comfort from this gift!
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are gorgeous!
BTW... does a purple cauliflower taste the same as a white one?!?
A couple of people have asked about the taste of the purple cauliflower. It is about the same as the white ones--when I cooked it, some of the brightness came out of the purple. I think it would be good in a salad--it would add another interesting colour for sure!
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