Tiny Pleasures #360: Good Presents
Underpants and books – the perfect Christmas presents. I am a happy woman with a comfy bum and pile of interesting reading.
Tiny Pleasures #359: Bread & Wine
Bring bread and wine, Mum said. Like Jesus at the Last Supper, I thought. I made the bread, but not the wine. Fingers crossed no one expects any miracles at lunch.
Tiny Pleasures #358: Nan’s Basket
My grandmother’s basket is a very practical thing. Our surname is written in big black marker on the bottom (just in case it gets forgotten somewhere) and it fits all kinds of things. Today it is loaded with presents, bread and wine, and Nan’s smile tucked in the side.
Tiny Pleasures #357: Fruit Tart
I do enjoy making little pastry tart cases and filling them with deliciousness. I had both my kids for dinner tonight and made them fruit tartlettes filled with frangipane cream (almond custard). The fruit flavours, acid and fresh texture of the strawberries balanced the almond cream beautifully.
Tiny Pleasures #356: Tomato Flowers
My tomatoes have begun to flower. And flowers because fruit. With 35 plants in and growing well I am hopeful for an abundance of tomotoes soon. I do enjoy the anticipation in the measured progress of growing vegetables.
Tiny Pleasures #355: Earring Compliment
I was walking out to dinner last night, dressed in a nice little black dress. A man on a bicycle shouted at me as he rode past: ‘Great earrings’. Such a delightful compliment that allowed us a tiny moment of connection as my earrings danced in the rays of the setting sun.
Tiny Pleasures #354: Teacher Present
I really enjoy teaching my handful of students. They’re all dedicated and fun to work with and range in age from 16 to 89. The youngest of them gave a lovely card and Christmas present and I’m pretty chuffed to read her words of appreciation. It’s pretty special to be able to share
Tiny Pleasures #353: Beer at the Park
After a stinking hot day, an evening ride to the market at the park was a welcome breath of fresh air. To top it off I strolled around the stalls with a chilled beer from Ballarat’s Red Duck Brewery. ‘Walking On Sunshine’ is my kind of sour – it still very much tastes
Tiny Pleasures #352: Tree Baubles
What do you do when you have an enormous tree in your front yard? Decorate it with Christmas baubles for the whole neighbourhood to enjoy. This tree is twice as big as the house and what are quite large baubles look teeny tiny.
Tiny Pleasures #351: Wobbly Walking
I went for a stroll this evening and was entertained following Mr Sozzled as he endeavoured to walk in a straight line, No judgement from me (I’ve done it more than once), just a quiet little chuckle with the magpie sitting on the fence watching the humans passing by.