Wonderful fire area. Far more rustic than ours . I might just try and hang some chilies. Gives a certain country authenticity! Not that you need that. Your blackened bricks speak of centuries of hard working peasants.
What a beautiful outdoor walk. You home looks lovely and comfy. Love your stove, the best lunch or dinner I have is a baked potato, no foil, crunchy skin outside soft fluffy inside !
I haven't had a "proper" jacket potato since I was a child at Guy Fawkes in the south of England. I have to make do with oven ones... I'm a bit nostalgic for the cold at the moment..22 degrees here not too hot but a bit windy.
We always had baked potatoes too for Bonfire Night; done like above. We'd then put them in our pockets as both central heating and a snack, to go out and enjoy the fireworks etc.
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Around 5 am I tend to eat my “ supper”
Tonight is chicken and olive salad
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Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone (except the obdurate and dictatorial) is very welcome.
I was born just south of London, but for the past 46 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live in an ancient cottage, in a tiny village, in perfectly tranquil countryside. We have a vegetable garden called 'Haddock's' (this may crop up from time to time), plenty of fruit trees, and a view that takes the breath away; we also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!
Looks like winter is a-coming.
ReplyDeleteFeels like it too. -2 C this morning.
DeleteGood grief - that is cold.
DeleteWoodland, log fires and jacket potatoes - perfect. I'm missing it all. (Although we are having jacket potatoes tonight with Sainsburys sausages!)
ReplyDelete.... and Mince Pies, and Crumpets, and Pork Pies, and Ploughman's Lunches with Branston. I know, I know.
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DeleteWonderful fire area. Far more rustic than ours . I might just try and hang some chilies. Gives a certain country authenticity! Not that you need that. Your blackened bricks speak of centuries of hard working peasants.
ReplyDeleteThe last of the chilies are still drying. Yes it's a nice old fireplace; 300 years of use!
DeleteWonderfully nostalgic.
ReplyDeleteDoes it make toast as well?
It does indeed. I think you can just see our toasting fork on the extreme right.
Delete25c here, last days we had dust storms, now the air is clean again with a lot of sun.
ReplyDeleteI can but dream of 25 C. It'll be about 5 months before we get anywhere near that.
Deletelovely..bracing out and snuggly in!!
ReplyDeleteI've baked apples in the ashes in the past,in foil
Last night it was actually far too hot, but the spuds cooked very well.
DeleteI love your woodstove. I could spend a winter dreaming beside the fire if I had one!
ReplyDeleteA Dog on your lap, a glass of wine, and flames leaping in the fire.... Can't be bad.
DeleteYour sitting room looks so comfy and and inviting. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteA bit cluttered, but that's how we are. It ain't a 'Show House'.
DeleteA house is an object, your’s is a lovely home that looks welcoming and warm.
DeleteWhat a beautiful outdoor walk. You home looks lovely and comfy. Love your stove, the best lunch or dinner I have is a baked potato, no foil, crunchy skin outside soft fluffy inside !
ReplyDeletecheers, parsnip
Our stove gets almost too hot, and the skins tend to burn if I leave them 'naked'. Wrapping them in foil avoids this, and they're still delicious.
DeleteI had not thought of using the ash pan to bake potatoes in, but will definitely have a go. Your room has a lovely cosy feel to it and emanates warmth.
ReplyDeleteIt's very 'cosy' at this time of year. Cluttered but cosy.
DeleteMaris Piper bake well too.
ReplyDeleteNow that I am on my own I have bought myself a Remoska - it does good jackets.
There are lots of alternatives to traditional ovens etc nowadays. My daughter has a Air Fryer, that fries chips without any oil. Miracle.
DeleteI haven't had a "proper" jacket potato since I was a child at Guy Fawkes in the south of England. I have to make do with oven ones... I'm a bit nostalgic for the cold at the moment..22 degrees here not too hot but a bit windy.
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland, NZ
We always had baked potatoes too for Bonfire Night; done like above. We'd then put them in our pockets as both central heating and a snack, to go out and enjoy the fireworks etc.
DeleteI think this is one of the most significant information for me.
ReplyDeleteAnd i’m glad reading your article.
But should remark on some general things, the web site style is perfect,
the articles is really great : D. Good job…
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Another sigh! I'm having baked potato tonight but my gas oven will be doing the work.
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