Moral of the story, do not support evil.

Long time ago in the Animal Kingdom, a sheep was passing and saw a lion crying inside a cage trap; and the lion begged the sheep to save him with a promise not to kill and eat it. The sheep refused*.

After much persuasion and for the sheep's gullibility it opened the cage.

The lion got out. He was very hungry, having stayed in the cage for days without food.

The lion quickly grabbed the sheep to kill and eat, but the sheep reminded him of his promise.

They were still there arguing when other animals came passing by. They sought to know what happened.

*Both the lion and the sheep narrated their own side of the story; but because of fear and in trying to gain favour in the sight of the lion, all the animals took side with the lion except the tortoise who claimed not to understand the whole scenario*.

The tortoise asked the lion to show them where he was before the sheep rescued him. The lion pointed at the cage.

He asked again, "were you inside or outside when the sheep arrived"? The lion said he was inside.

The tortoise again said "OK! Just enter. Let us see how difficult it could have been for you to be inside".

The lion entered and the tortoise locked the cage with the lion back inside.

*In amazement the other animals asked tortoise "Why?" and he replied by saying "If we allow him eat the sheep today, he will still go hungry tomorrow and we don't know who amongst us will be next to be eaten tomorrow*.

Do not support evil today because it doesn't affect you directly or because it was done by your favorite relative or politicians. Tomorrow it could affect you and it could be your turn to be hurt.

Apple and raisin cake

INGREDIENTS

• 5 apples, any variety, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 cup raisins
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cup light brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar for dusting

  PREPARATION

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Generously coat a baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Mix 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar together in a small bowl to combine. Toss apple chunks, raisins with sugar and cinnamon blend. Set aside.
3. Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk oil, 2 cup brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and orange juice until well blended. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until fully incorporated into a batter.
5. Pour half of batter into baking pan, top with half of apple mixture. Pour second layer of batter over apples, then top with remaining apples.
6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 45 minutes. Cake is ready when a cake tester comes out clean from the bottom and middle layer of cake.
7. Dust with powdered sugar prior to serving.       

Recipe adapted from https://12tomatoes.com

Vintage Regent Of London Clock

This very pretty Regent Of London clock features very fine petit point embroidery florals.

Found this 1970 edition French clothing catalogue at a antique shop.

Grape fruit, orange and lemon marmalade

 1 Large Grapefruit

2 Large Oranges

2 Lemons

850ml Water

1.8kg Sugar

Wash the fruit and cut into four.

Put fruit in a pan with the water and simmer for 1 hour

Remove the fruit and cut up finely, discarding the pips.

Return the chopped fruit to the pan containing the liquid.

Add sugar and heat gently, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved.

Bring to a full boil until setting point.

Remove from heat, allow cooling then pot and cover in the usual way.

Avoid putting fat down the drain.

 

Crosstitch project completed

 

Mosaic Project. Recycled old cooking pot.

I took an old cooking pot that could not be used any longer as it had worn off at the bottom. I bought some old plates at a car boot sale and did mosaic art. There a lot of options available to decorate such as outdoor furniture, chairs, old garden planters which I will share soon, this is a great activity for weekends and especially with social distancing where you can involve the kids too.

 

Ribbon Embroidery

 

Let's get Crafty

 

Felt deer soft toy

 

 

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Onion and Fig Chutney

 

Ingredients

2 onions sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp ginger

100ml red wine vinegar

125ml balsamic vinegar

Pinch nutmeg

Juice of whole lime

1 lemon grated and juice

1 orange zest

250g muscovado sugar

12 figs , chopped

1/3 cup raisins

Instructions

MAKE THE ONION AND FIG JAM

 Simmer sliced onions in large deep pan with oil in medium heat before they get golden brown. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Stirring every few mins for 25 min. Add raisins, chopped figs, until the onions caramelize, and the figs break down will take about 25min, Stir well. Cook mixture until it gets nice and jammy. Remove from heat, bottled in prepared bottles and cool. Set aside or store in the fridge until you are ready to use it.

Served in cheese and tomato toasted sandwich.

View from my kitchen window today, cows in the fields. Life is good.

 

"Could you just love me like this?"

 

The Road not taken

 

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