receiving flowers

Something adorable happened to me yesterday. I was sitting on a clover patch in the park, working on an embroidered label during my lunch. Suddenly, I heard little giggles and tiny feet running towards me.

His name is Jack, he picked these two dandelions for me and he wanted to know my name, and what I was doing. I could barely make out his words; he was speaking so softly in between giggles. He was so shy!

His nanny told me that he is only 2 years old. I hope he will still give flowers to girls when he grows up to be a handsome young man. He will totally be a heartbreaker!

charcuterie + oysters

On Saturday, we went to Juli and John’s for a charcuterie dinner! Jin and I haven’t had oysters in awhile (ok, that was a lie, we just had some a couple weeks earlier at a photography opening at their store!) so we brought 4 dozens over from Oyster Boy (our favourite oyster house in the city).

Jin showed John how to shuck oysters, and away John went! He shucked all 4 dozen for us! Thanks John!

They prepared this amazing spread of cheeses and meat. I have never had charcuterie for a whole meal before which is surprising, as I am big lover of cheese. I guess I never thought I would be full, but boy was I wrong! My favourite cheese of the evening was this cheese with tartufo in it. I will have to remember to get it when I go to The Cheese Boutique one day.

We left with a parting gift, something they got in Japan. I think it looks like an owl, Juli thinks it looks like a scary face, but we treasure this little guy because he represents prosperity.

Thanks for a wonderful evening guys! (and for prosperity!)

xo

it came with the house

I disappeared last week, I was busy working on something.
I cannot tell you yet, but boy am I anxious to let it out!
Once I am allowed to, you will be the first to know.

This weekend, we were able to clear some mess in our backyard, it needs a lot of work.
But the grape vines that came with the house are doing really well.
It looks like we will have A LOT of grapes. Our whole backyard is covered with them.

I have to admit, I do not eat a lot of grapes, and I don't know the first thing about caring for grape vines. Our neighbour has been kind enough to help me care for them this year (sweetest man ever!). What else should I do with them? Do you know a good recipe for grape preserves?

colours, fantastic

I was at Nikole's place a little while ago, and she bought some rhubarb from the market that morning.
Aren't the colours magnificent?
Even the fruits and vegetables she chooses are perfect.

I will be there again for a visit tomorrow. Maybe she will have some jelly left, or some tarts?

Also, it's Friday!
I hope you get your hands on some delicious sweets.
Have a great weekend!