02 February 2005
Thoughts on Cold Days...
Dear Susan...
I often wonder if we think different thoughts on cold days than we do on hot. Does the chill air change the thought processes?? Being as it's February the 2nd and Groundhog Day I wonder if the Groundhog gives any thought to the fact that his every move is being monitored by those of us in the cold and frozen north. All of this is I suppose, food for thought and the musings of yours truly as I sip ginger peach tea on a chilly afternoon. I'm nibbling the last bits of an apple cinnamon muffin with the tea and the spicy combination is yummy to say the least. It seems to me that Gladys Taber would have enjoyed such a late afternoon treat and that thought makes me smile.
Speaking of food and nibbling...I can't wait to try your recipe for Bara Brith. It reminds me of the sort of loaf that my Papa would have enjoyed. I'm certain that my Great Grandmother Exelby (Papa's Mother) would have known Bara Brith having grown up in Britain. Earl Grey or Lady Grey with that??
There were no birds at the feeders again today, and I think it's because of a hawk in the area. This is about the fourth day in a row, and I hope our little regulars aren't having a rough time of it finding food. I miss the chickadees especially. They're always bright and happy no matter what the day and perhaps this is why I miss them so much. On a cold day it's good to be reminded to smile!!
Love, Shelley
Ossining, New York
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Dear Shelley,
I hope you enjoy the Bara Brith. It is really nice. I have several recipes for it and will pass them on to you. In fact I have lots of welsh recipes!
Welsh cakes are also very good...you bake them on a griddle or a heavy saucepan. I'll type it out later and post it here.
I'm not seeing many of my birds either, except for the blue jays which roam, or rather, riot around here in packs, my usual little winter birds seem to be few and far between. I haven't seen a robin or a chickadee lately.
But this morning , on the apple tree outside my kitchen window, I was treated to a beautiful sight - A bright red cardinal AND his wife - I knew they lived here, but hadn't seen them for a while. They looked almost exotic against the white backdrop of snow!
I'm off to finish the vacuuming and cook supper.
Take care and lots of love,
Susan.
XXX
Posted by: Susan | 21 May 2005
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