Breakfast

Summer is so abundant!

My latest thing

I thought I would never use this adult colouring-in book but when I have a few minutes its so absorbing and fun... I don't think I would call it therapy but it is certainly fun and relaxing.

This one is almost done...

Comfort

Thinking about this...

"For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope."

God is the same, yesterday today and tomorrow.  He is faithful.  The scriptures bring comfort and remind us that what he did, he can do again (easily).   Have hope.

Plum jam

This jam is quite tart but with a lovely fruity taste and virtually guilt-free.

I used 6 cups of chopped plums and 1/2 cup of honey and 1/2 cup of xylitol.  I put it on high heat for about 15 minutes and then cooked it slow and long (45 - 60 minutes) until it thickened.  There was a lot of liquid initially but it did reduce... you just need patience as there is very little sugar in the mixture so it takes longer.

The evening

Out in the cool of the day

And a quick cheat's loaf but who cares... you still smell bread baking and it was delicious!

A beautiful Baby

My cousin Jose and his lovely wife Lucille have a baby!!  She is too beautiful!

Brownies

I made these black bean brownies last weekend and they were brilliant... 

I will be making another batch today.