Hello everyone,
It is a sunny but cool November day here and after doing some outdoor Christmas decorating I enjoyed some baking time in a warm kitchen.I have been without an oven for the past few weeks so it is a treat to finally have it working again. My Mom had a stove that still worked like a charm when it was 30 years old and my was just over the year when the timer and all the wiring had to be replaced. They sure don't make things to last anymore!
And I have included the recipe in case you would like to try them too. The only change I made was I used honey instead of sugar and I added a teaspoon of cinnamon to them.There is a pot roast cooking in the oven now so I am enjoying the sunshine streaming in the kitchen and the wonderful aroma of supper cooking as I savour a cup of afternoon tea.
I am joining Rose Chintz Cottage for Tea Time Tuesday and A Delightsome Life for A Return to Loveliness. today.
Thank you for visiting,
Carolyn
Can we all come for pot roast - just kidding of course! Lovely post and muffins!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn,I can relate to problem ovens. Mine was bought in August 2011 and I have had the repair man out 5 times Ugggh. You're right,sure don't make them like they used to.
ReplyDeleteLove your pretty cup. I have taken down the recipe for the muffins. It's a must try. I've never used pears and dates together before,sounds nice.
xx
I think I just must try that recipe..it looks/sounds delicious..btw would love for you to see my OLD STOVE..on my blog scroll down on the right sidebar there's a small picture. I am 71+ and it's about as old as I and YES I do use it-have no other..if you are interested in "the story" go to another blog DOWN THE LANE http://mershongeorgiagirl.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteJonell
Like Gramma's House
The B&W tea cup is too sweet. The muffins look lovely. I know you are in Canada but I am starting all my holiday cooking in the morning. I have so much to do but there is much joy involved in the cooking. xo, olive
ReplyDeleteYou set the most beautiful tea table! Love the soft colors and delicate florals... and that toile cup and saucer is lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn...You described everything wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteThe pear date muffins sound like a very nice combination.
All looks super! Susan
Hi Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteMidge just booked a flight to your kitchen! lol We can smell the pot roast cooking in the oven. And, WoW! Those muffins really do look pretty good, too. :-) I am going to include these in my Christmas brunch file. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Is this the same oven that was acting up last year? I cannot imagine you being without your oven for weeks. :-)
I have been enjoying Franciska's book and will be doing a post soon...I'm thrilled. XO
Hugs,
Linda
Ha!Ha! I had pot roast today too. Just the thing for a cool day on the Island! I'm glad you got your stove working again. My last stove was 26 years old when I replaced it. I had gotten a new fridge because it finally quit and the gold stove was getting old too so I decided to treat myself to a new one. Your muffins sound wonderful and they look lovely packaged up in the pretty box for your mother! I do love your teacup. Thanks for stopping by for tea and have a lovely week.
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Sandi
Hi Carolyn! Oh, how pretty and I wish I could pop in for a spot of tea with you! :)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie and hope you're doing okay.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Those look like good muffins!
ReplyDeleteYour tea setting is lovely! I love the muffins...they look so yoummy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving.
Ruth
Your photos are really lovely !!!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Hi Carolyn,
ReplyDeletethe tea setting looks gorgeous with the transferware cup. How nice the muffins turned out. What a nice idea to have "Get up muffins". Would make a lovely start for the day. Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe.
Best greetings, Johanna
I love the muffins... Nice setting... I d'ont think the make it into the box at my place, hmmm ;)
ReplyDeleteGreetings Diana
Carolyn, what a lovely post. I love your black and cream transferware teacup ... how elegant! Thank you so much for the recipe. I love pears and I have a can in the pantry! I'll have to get the dates. My Mother made a date bread every year for the holidays. Memories!!! Happy Tea Day and Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the recipe. I love pears and seeing it calls for canned pears is a plus. Can't wait to make some! Love your teacup and pot roast for supper sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Such cozy winter activities going on in your house! Those muffins look wonderful. How nice that your mother got to taste them, too. Now I want some pot roast.
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