The delight of bread, berries and shallots are just part of a summer day at Serendipity Farmhouse. In the course of a day, any number of surprises can fill our home with unexpected joy. And this day, joy came in the form of a fresh loaf of bread, a container full of wild berries, and a basket of our own garden-grown shallots. Each serves to remind me of why Hubby and I love our life together in this little old farmhouse.
Shallots Bring Flavor to the Table
Whether it’s Julia Child, Jacques Pépin, or just good old-fashioned American cuisine, shallots bring a unique flavor to the table. Last year, we planted shallots, and this year we harvested. – This was success on a first try.
Last night, some of our shallots joined us for dinner and today some joined us for lunch. – They were welcomed guests!
Sourdough Bread – Almost Ready for the Great Reveal
Hubby was up at 4 AM today. With Mr. Monte’s help, he continued his series of sourdough bread recipe tests.
Once, Hubby is satisfied that this recipe is foolproof, he’ll provide a post with all the details.
Hubby Beat the Bear to the Berries
The last few days, there have been several sightings of a black bear in our neighborhood. Perhaps the bear is looking for the patch of raspberries that Hubby spotted while mowing today. – Well, today, Hubby beat the bear to the berries.
As soon as he saw the berries, he ran to the house and yelled to me. “Give me my camera and a plastic bowl! – I’ve got to get those berries before the bear does!”
Within a minute, my brave (sometimes foolish) Hubby was out picking those berries. He had his signature gnat net covering his head to protect him from ticks. He put on his rubber boots to protect himself from snakes. And all the while he picked berries, he kept checking to make sure his multitool knife was close by. Who knew when the bear might come?
Hubby’s bravery was rewarded. He came back to the farmhouse with a container of the most beautiful raspberries. There wasn’t a single one of them that had a flaw.
My knight in shining armor, having been most successful in his quest, presented the berries to me. – In his own way, he showed me that to him Serendipity Farmhouse is his castle, and I am his queen.
A beautiful Summer day!!! Watch out for those bears!
Aww, so sweet!! Let us know how they tasted (bread and berries). We have lots of berries growing along the roadside (the bushes are loaded! Does that mean we’re going to have a bad winter? Wait, that’s acorns… Lol!), but I’m not brave enough to go after them. Here the deer are definitely feasting!
And I’m interested in the bread recipe. I’ve narrowed mine down to one among the 4 I’ve tried, but I’m quite willing to try another one.
Glad to see you are appreciating the joys of abundance which summer brings! 😉
Summer is still not my favorite but you know the garden makes me happy!
You two make life so sweet! 💕hope the bread was super delicious! I am sure it was! Hugs