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// Blueberry Buttermilk Ice Cream

Bursting with our fresh and beautiful summer blueberries, some left whole on purpose during the gentle stewing process for an extra 'zing' of juicy flavour, this Blueberry Buttermilk indulgence can now be tagged as my September 2019 Frozen Flavour. For our free-spirited blueberry lovers, young and 'older' with its tart buttermilk, fun bites of smooth fruit, and balancing cream blend every step of the way. And as a little surprize when I have that quiet overnight to do just that. :) My Shalom to Summer. A few behind-the-scenes beginnings after the jump... Happy early weekend, and have a restful one. ~xx

 

// Balancing Pleasures...

Happy Monday! And we're moving on after a week of rains (and being spared, once again-- :)), and my realizing I'm still supposed to be celebrating and it almost slipped me, almost. How does this happen? So I took full advantage of the unexpected earlier mornings away to indulge with some quiet, uplifting and balancing pleasures... in the 'aftermaths' of life itself. It's a survival must these days. Also, very thankful for a safe beginning of our new school year this side too (delighted to check all those boxes: check, check, check)-- Thanks Teachers! Find your five to thrive...

 

... and have a smooth week. xx

 

 ♫ Music from our weekend...

David Bowie - Let's Dance (Nikko Culture Remix)

 

 

// And This Was August Too...

{good memories: my sister Gi's very impressive (and mighty delicious) Oh She Glows soup made with all organic produce and lots(!) of cutting up of said produce; so-so good, and i'm ready for another bowl where i will arrive when it's ready and enjoy feet up while on her comfy couch :)}

 

Usually, I'm not one to dream about work, with dreams that often have me on a cruise ship or cozy boat heading somewhere over our dreamy seas with loved ones (kids with fries included), on the lido deck, looking out at our beautiful blue, no less. But last weekend, somewhere in the Saturday a.m. bells, (it's still all a fog as to what specific time of a.m.), I actually dreamed about 'work'-- and then, in many ways, realized it was not really work, as blogging still continues to be a relaxing hobby of mine, with a few fun perks attached to the process... I actually dreamed that I forgot to type when to add the pure olive oil to this mellow transitional recipe, and attended to it on awaking, where there were a few waiting questions in my DM loft about said ingredient 'lost' in the directions. Thanks, and sorry about that Guys-- the olive oil has now been 'found'... Thanks for a peaceful week, and I know my security detail will be happy to know that this weekend I'm having all the drinks(!) all.the.drinks. :) More behind the scenes after the jump... Have a smooth one, especially my Florida people! We've been here before, and we'll make it through... stay safe, and hang tight with each other. ~xx

// The New {Staple} On My Weekly Grocery List

A second market carton of blueberries showed up unexpectedly in my refrigerator, eight days ago to be precise. Of course I knew who put them there :), and that most likely it was not intended as breakfast enjoy-as-is fruit. I had planned on taking the carton of small fruit to task within a day or two. But, as we know how plans often go... work got busy, and to be honest, once home, all well-meaning intentions flew out the window and I just wanted to be quiet, relax free n' easy, and listen to my loved serenity music before bedtime. Days went by and I started feeling really guilty with seeing them every time I opened the refrigerator, but couldn't attend to them as important family was now in town for a short time. Finally, last weekend, on doing a quick check and seeing they were still thriving in the enclosed cool (8 days later), I decided to do an encore and dived right in without doing a full ingredients-in-house check. Sooner, rather than later, I was halted in my tracks-- there was no...

// Blueberry Olive Oil Slim Cake

'She' really is the late-summer, fall-is-on-her-way seasonal cake. Indeed. And when Deb Perelman mentioned a slight chill in the air during a day in August, for the first summer ever with living North, I paid more attention to our temps this month and smiled my wild heart out when I needed that light extra layer over my shoulders last weekend. :) The very next afternoon, I made this lovely gluten-free slim cake and evening tea for dessert outdoors with fresh market blueberries I had a really good feeling about. I used Deb's recipe here as a safe guide with just three minor changes-- I added my loved olive oil instead of butter, an extra brown egg, and rice flour, for a moist, flavourful and happy gluten-free ending. More after the jump and happy weekend! ~xx

 

// Back to School: The Tuesday Six, Plus...

The wild water capture I'm framing for my desk... the voluptuous sea with her glorious waves and foam, and ironically, balancing flow. Welcome! and welcome back! Recent reads and finds from around the web... 

 

...  Floating-feels with this botany whimsy; more here....

...  Building Trust with Students in the Classroom.

...  Summer refreshers on rotation: cleansing wipes, toner and this sheet mask.

...  Enjoyed this loved book now on screen this past weekend. "No card." :)

...  Dutch parenting and raising the happiest kids in the world.

...  And when it comes to BLTs, there are no substitutions. I agree!

 

>>> Plus...

...  The dirtiest thing in your purse, and how to clean it.

...  Back to school and keeping things in perspective.

...  Weekend self-care pleasures with proven results from Day 1.

...  Sir Ken Robinson on Creativity in Schools.

...  52 Quick and Easy School Lunch Ideas for Your Kids and yourself.

...  And, finding your personality in a song - very funny; find yours here. :)