Samhain /Halloween

                                                                   Squashes

 

 

                                                                Pumpkins
Whichever you are celebrating, I wish you a safe and enjoyable evening.

Autumn colour

 The Autumn colour that we have been promised is finally beginning to show. Above, fruits of the Wild Service tree.  Below, leaves turning colour, Witchhazel ( Hamamelis mollis ).

 

Missing!

I had to attend an event, last Friday, and was planning on wearing my beloved Dragon brooch, my Sigil.  Despite turning the house almost inside out, and upside down, I have been unable to find it.

 

I know that I wore it to the last Guild meeting, but cannot remember anything further.
Wish me luck in finding her.

Shades and tones.

Today, at work..................

 

 Preparing to send out a large order ( ....to a well-known Yarn Store...)....

and drying dyed silk hankies.

( There were sixteen different shades of yarn on the table [top pic]. Sadly, my camera does not reproduce colour as well as I would like.) 

Ready for Winter

The weather has finally turned. It is stormy - lots of rain, and blustery winds. Although it is not cold yet, we will be ready when it comes.

More yarn....

 

Today, at work...........

 

                                                               Prepping yarn......

Comfort in Baking

It was pouring with rain, and blowing a gale, outside.  My refuge is Baking.

Chelsea Buns. Small versions of Elizabeth David's recipe, with chopped, dried apricots, and almonds. Flavoured with cardamom. 

Pitmaston Pineapple apples, gently arranged on a layer of caremelised sugar, then dotted with butter.

 

 Covered with a layer of chilled pastry, and baked hot.  Allow to stand for ten minutes.

Turn out onto a warm plate. Serve in wedges, with some cold cream - Thick Jesey cream, if you can get it.