Welcome June...
We spent the past week at the cottage.
Beautiful scenery...a surprising mix of weather...Sun, Rain and HAIL !
Our favourite sailboat went out for a brisk sail...
quite a few sailboats took advantage of the gusty winds.
There was a sailpast ceremony for a recently passed member of the Pipe Band.
A bag piper was on the point and all sailors dipped their flags as they passed...
I love the sound of bagpipes.
We went to the Legion for the Saturday night meat draw...
met some nice people and won some snapper!
(not meat but FISH! and a $100 gift card at the local grocery store)
We sat on the deck when the weather was nice...
watched the ferries as they cruised past the cottage.
Observed the cloud formations...
Swam in the refurbished pool.
It is now a "salt water" pool but it isn't "sea water."
Much more eco friendly and we felt much more boyant!
I am embracing the colours of blue and white at the cottage.
Vintage blue and white ironstone and yellow flowers are a great pairing.
I found this crinkle shirt at the thrift shop...
$3.00
I seriously cannot believe the prices!
I found 2 pound weights!!
$2.00
So excited as my recent diagnosis with osteoporosis recommends weight training...
Found a seated chair routine with Lauren ~ Senior Fitness on YouTube.
The session is 10 minutes so I do it twice.
Hopefully I will have more toned arms for summer sleeveless tops and dresses.
But most important I will be building BONE.
Greek style yogurt...high protein and rich in calcium no added sugar.
Read Mireille's book French Women Don't Get Fat again...
I have gained weight since I broke my ankle.
Inactivity is the culprit and maybe some naughty mood lifting eating :-))
There was a French Theme in my book choices this week...
Read this book written by David Lebovitz...
I have read several of his books.
He documents his Paris apartment purchase and the extensive renovations...
definitely not an easy thing for an Anglophile!
Found this one in a wee library kiosk...
read one of Janine Marsh's books before and enjoyed it...
am not quite finished but her stories of village life are very vivid and funny!
One of our feasts...
Marinated Pork tenderloin on the BBQ
roasted zucchini, peppers and carrots
half a baked potato with sour cream and bacon bits.
Marinate a pork tenderloin in a glass bowl
~ Marinade ~
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soya sauce (I use Braggs)
1 clove chopped garlic
3 tbsp. honey Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
Marinate for at least 2 hours.
Heat grill on BBQ
cook until no longer pink
slice on the diagonal
Enjoy!
When we got home...
We were surprised to see my husband's latest project in full bloom!
He dug up all the grass on the boulevard...
planted a lawn alternative and VOILA!
The pollinators LOVE IT!!
OUR
Climbing Royal Sunset Rose is in bloom.
This rose is so fragrant and repeat blooms all through the summer.
I love the orange shade...
We had a really rainy day today...
we stayed pretty close to home as our elder cat Pepper is unwell.
She has been diagnosed with idiopathic cystitis.
She is on pain medication and staying pretty quiet.
Her appetite is great so that is very encouraging.
Poor Girl...
Quite stressful for us adults...
if you are a pet owner you will know this feeling.
Baked my sourdough boule today...
such a rewarding and healthy habit.
Easy too...it sounds daunting
once you have made one boule you will be a PRO!
Do you bake sourdough?
Do you know that it is lower in gluten,
is easier to digest and has amazing probiotics?
Well that about wraps up our news...
Thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog
I will close for now...
we are going to watch some Acorn TV Mystery shows.
Stress can make us want to seek solace and escape...
English Murder Mysteries are just what we need tonight!!!
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
