Wednesday 5 October 2016

Almost

Although the Autumn equinox was well over a week ago we have been experiencing some unseasonably mild weather for the time of year.
Mornings have been a little on the fresh side at times but by lunchtime jackets have been able to be discarded once again.
The leaves on the trees are just starting to change their colour and even with the shorter days I am not in full on Autumn mode just yet.
Our days are, once again, ticking along quite nicely and the last month seemed to pass us by so quickly. We have made the most of the plentiful fine weather days and enjoyed some fantastic walks together.
It was so lovely and quiet on a recent visit to Grasmere that we even made it into the Gingerbread shop. I think it was the first time I have ever seen it without a queue outside.
Unfortunately, our little household has been struck down with various viruses in the last few days, my cure for which is to get out in the fresh air. This afternoon we will go for a short walk and collect some free cooking apples from a help yourself box in front of a nearby house. I will make a cinnamon apple crumble this evening. After all, it is said you should feed a cold.
J. X

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  1. My mouth is watering at the thought of an apple crumble, I could just fancy that. I totally agree a cold should definitely be fed with all things wonderful.

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    1. It was delicious, although my cold hasn't gone yet so I am still having to feed it. X

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  2. I'm sorry to hear you're under the weather. The cure is definitely to feed a cold and your cinnamon apple crumble certainly sounds as though it fits the bill. We had our first frost yesterday and I've got the heating on already, it's turned really cold all of a sudden.

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    1. For some reason the cold weather hasn't really hit us yet. I'm quite looking forward to some bright frosty days. X

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  3. Beautiful pictures and quite right to enjoy the fresh air when you can. We had a gift of apples and then pears this week so a few more crumbles will be made for the freezer - and one for tea of course.
    xx

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    1. I might help myself to some more apples this week and make some more. I was wondering if I may be able to freeze them. Enjoy yours. X

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  4. Lovely photos...hope the crumble does the trick. x

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    1. Thank you. I am trying hard to take some better photographs. The crumble hasn't worked yet so I'm making some more. X

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  5. We've also enjoyed the late warmth but have noticed the sudden drop in temperature but late afternoon and recently have indulged ourselves with the word burner in the evenings. Love cropped field photo - very seasonal ☺

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    1. It has been an unexpected treat, especially up North! I would love a wood burner but I'm afraid I would be loathe to tear myself away from it. X

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  6. Crumble and gingerbread, you read my mind! Hope it does the trick.

    I too have been struck down with some kind of lurgy, we'd been planning a trip out for gingerbread and other lakeland goodies tomorrow too, hope I'm well enough.

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    1. Oh, I do hope you made it. Feel better soon. X

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  7. Good idea to make the most of the weather, I am in agreement get out in the fresh air that will kill off the bugs xx

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    1. That has always been my theory Marlene. And possibly a Brandy. X

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  8. Mmmmm...... Apple crumble sounds delicious! I'm sorry you are feeling a little under the weather, there are so many viruses and bugs floating around at the moment. Fresh air is usually my 'turn to' remedy too, I hope you feel better soon xx

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    1. Thank you Lisa. I'm just feeling a little sorry for myself and it's frustrating not firing on all cylinders. However, it's a good excuse to indulge. X

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  9. As I am late to your post I do hope the crumble worked its medicinal magic and you're all feeling better. How lovely to find Grasmere quiet (and not raining!), doesn't happen often :)

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    1. It hasn't cured me but it definitely helped. :-) It was a lovely change to find Grasmere nice and quiet and on such a beautiful day. X

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  10. Beautiful photos, Jules, and I've never heard of the Gingerbread shop, it looks amazing...yum... So sorry to hear you are feeling poorly. I hope by now you are starting to recover, cinnamon apple crumble sounds better than any medicine (and I'm with you on the brandy too!) Get better soon x

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    1. The shop is really quite tiny. It smells delicious inside and out too. Thank you for the get well wishes. I am feeling a bit better today. X

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  11. that sounds like a great way to feed a cold. I normally try to scorch it out with the hottest chilli I can find, but in truth I'm not ill very often at all

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    1. A chilli is a great idea too. I'm not sure any ideas actually really work but anything that involves eating must be good. X

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  12. Hoping you and yours are feeling better Jules. Ella ran her half marathon today in glorious weather. She's stiff and hobbled off to bed but happy. Thanks again for helping her achieve her dream of helping others. You really are so kind xxxx

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    1. Almost there Selma. Ella did brilliantly in every way. You must be very proud of her. X

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  13. It's that time of year isn't it, when colds and sniffles invade. I'm with you, fresh air and plenty of it is always a good idea. The crumble sounds too scrummy for words! x

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    1. Yes it is, and I don't make for a good patient. The crumble was delicious. I've since made another and there are still some apples left! X

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  14. What beautiful pictures. Thank you for your comment on my blog.

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    1. Thank you Sol. I'm trying to be a better photographer. Eric is just gorgeous. X

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  15. Sorry, I am behind on some of my blog reading. I hope you have got over your cold by now. Lovely photos. Are those wooden spoons in the flower bed in front of the gingerbread house? If so, what a cute idea!

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    1. The cold is long gone now thank you, Bless. Yes, they are wooden spoons. X

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  16. OOh, seeing that makes me feel very nostalgic. When my husband and I started going out, he had a tin of Sarah Nelson Grasmere gingerbread sent to me to say thank you for my help and support with something. It was such a sweet gesture. I was very sad that I am not fond of ginger and was thus unworthy of such a beautiful thing though I did try to eat some!!

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    1. Oh, what a shame. The Gingerbread is delicious. It was a very sweet gesture. I'm happy when anyone buys me food. X

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