where's cecily?

I'm still here. I haven't forgotten my password or been languishing ill. Just busy enjoying the fruits of summer. The kitchen has lured me into its warm arms a fair bit lately. Apricot jam, blueberry jam, strawberry and rhubarb, blackberry and apple... our neighbour just gave us a huge bag of greengages so it looks like they'll be the next batch!

Then there was an experimental batch of blueberry muffins using barley malt instead of sugar - a little less than outstanding, but I'll keep working on it!

And the piece de resistance:

Blueberry tart.

Then there's my favourite hang out, the vegie patch, walking and cycling the streets to get fit (that makes me sound far more energetic and motivated than I really am), and work. I have a few blog posts simmering in the back of my mind, but in the mean time I'm going to live in the moment and release myself from the stress of keeping up a blog all the time! (Seriously, the things I beat myself up about!)

fun in the sun

It's hard to stay miserable with these summer delights on offer.

About thirty minutes from here is a pick-your-own blueberry farm. I picked two and a half kilos for only $11.20. That's an incredible $4.50 a kilo compared to $5 per 150g in the shops. You've got to be kidding!

I've never been before, but after this foray on Saturday I'll be going again for sure! Although not until I've finished drying, freezing, jamming, muffining, tarting and eating the current supply.

Joy, joy, lip licking joy!