My husband has put in a request for French Toast this morning.
Since he cooks dinner every night, I suppose I should honor his request.
I make really good French Toast. Also, scrambled eggs like you wouldn’t believe – incredibly fluffy. And really tasty baked goods.
I say all this only because there is so much I can’t do in the kitchen. I like baking because it’s precise. Don is more of a fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants cook, which makes for some imaginative and tasty dinners. My brother used to cook that way, too, and I stand in awe of that talent.
Meanwhile, at the birdbath:
I just happened to be coming out the kitchen door, camera in hand, when this house finch decided to take a little sip of the water.
I shot a quick, and I mean quick, little video this morning. The traffic on this road can get noisy, so I ran out in my pajamas in the early morning hours. It’s basically just a quick visit to the front of the house: porch, big garden bed, hostas, etc. If you blink, you’ll miss it. I’ll try to do a couple of others – maybe a walk through our woods, and also the garden beds at the side of the house. I definitely need to work on my walking and filming skills. Talk about jerky! Yikes.
Try not to get too excited.
Happy Saturday.
LOVED the video….MORE please!!!!
More will be coming, Sharon!
Brilliant idea to do a video garden walk through. Did you use your phone? I also like seeing a bird in your birdbath instead of a cat like mine:(
Yes, I used my phone. I think a trip through our little woods is in order.
darn, darn, darn…my computer will not let me see the video. It was not working last week so I was going to buy a new one but…crawled under and disconnected everything and replugged it in again and got the internet to work.
Just this morning I was wondering why you never share recipes…
Enjoyed Dawns remark about her birdbath and the cat!
I have shared a couple of recipes, but cooking isn’t my thing. I share a lot, so surely I can be excused from sharing recipes? xo
Oh, sorry you can’t get the video to play!
Loved the garden walk. Your yard is beautiful. I especially enjoyed seeing Scout.
She loves the spotlight, Kathy.
Thanks for the garden tour! Everything looks lovely and I especially enjoyed seeing Scout make her entrance! Give her an extra hug!
I will, Debbie.
Claudia, I liked the garden tour. Good to see Scout outside enjoying the day. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
She likes being in her corral, Susie.
Loved! Especially sweet Scout. She was so happy to see you walking over to her. And the detail in the birdbath photographs – fabulous!
Thanks, Nancy!
That was so nice Claudia..Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome!
I loved the Vimeo….and I loved hearing your voice! Seeing Scout moving was a treat too! Please keep them coming! What was under the blue tarp? Your garden is so relaxed…my kind of garden! Enjoy your day! ;)
The blue tarp covers the old wooden door to our basement. We haven’t replaced the door, so it leaks a bit. If we keep the tarp on, no leaks!
Spectacular! I loved hearing your voice. The birdbath is sweet — I catch the hens in mine on occasion! That little house finch isn’t something we see much of here but this year I’ve notice quite a few– they have a vibrant fiery head. Would love more videos. Pat
They are so tiny and so red! I love them. I don’t see them all that often, either. And I never seem to see them until mid-summer.
yum, breakfast sounded good! great video tours
It was! Yummy!
Thanks for the garden tour. I love seeing the hostas. We don’t have them much here, so it’s more something I have come to know from gardening magazines. And especially loved seeing Scout, who definitely stopped for her moment in the spotlight! You have a great voice, Claudia. A real grown-ass woman’s voice, and I mean that as a compliment.
Yowza! I DO take that as a compliment, Sandra! Thanks!
Love your garden! It couldn’t be nicer. Need to run outside and give one of mine a watering. It’s going to be very hot the next few days.
It’s very hot here today.
The minute the video started I thought “Oh I hope we get to see Scoutie!” And there she was at the end – stealing the scene. What a dolly girl she is. More videos please. And enjoy the rest of your weekend!
She is adorable and the star, no matter where she goes!
I have always put voices to characters in books and also in blogs. I am so happy I know what you sound like! I wasn’t too far off in getting it right! Thanks for the tour. Pets for Scout :)
You’re welcome, Debbie.
Any chance you’ll share your recipe for scrambled eggs? My husband loves fluffy scrambled eggs!
I’ll talk about it soon, Kathleen.
Thanks for sharing the video. It was a nice little escape for me! Happy weekend!
Happy weekend to you, Deb!
Love the fresh and lush greenery of North American gardens; yay for summer rain!
xo
poppy
We’re getting more of it – maybe severe storms – for the next 3 days, Poppy.
I loved the little tour! Everything is so pretty and green, and it was a treat to hear your voice!
I don’t even really know how to take a video, I am embarrassed to say.
We have such a severe drought here that we had to stop watering our lawn, and now it is dead and horrid-looking.
Very sad.
Your home and garden are lovely – and it’s not a funky patio! It looks like a wonderful place to hang out. I want to come over…..
I know the drought is terrible out there and I feel for you. Come on over anytime!
Claudia, that was so much fun! Loved the tour of the gardens, seeing Scout and hearing your voice! I know you said once you had a deep voice so it was fun to hear it….I love your voice! Happy Saturday!
hugs,
Linda
Aw, thanks, Linda!
Love the video. What a great idea. Makes us feel like we are there. xo Laura
So glad you enjoyed it, Laura!
Claudia I loved the video. Now it all seems real especially since hearing your voice!! And of course seeing precious scout in action.
Scout steals the show anywhere she goes, Cindy.
French Toast…oh wow, I haven’t had that in many years. I used to make it for my kids when they were little and sometimes I’d eat some, too. I like to cook AND bake, and thankfully, I’m good at both. (Not patting myself on the back – just saying.) Like Don, I’m one of those fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants cooks – but I’m also good at following a recipe. When I make something up and Brian asks me what it is or how I made it, my standard answer is, “Oh, just a little something I whipped up.” I was actually going to start another blog – a cooking one – with that name, but it was already taken. Very cool hearing your voice on the video. You sound different than I would’ve imagined!
You should still starts a cooking blog, Melanie! What a great idea! How about “Just a little something…”?
I wonder what you thought I would sound like?
Yes, I could start another blog – a cooking one – but I also toy with the idea of starting another on the topic of healthy living, too. I suppose I could combine the two – healthy cooking/eating could be part of the healthy living. But, like you’ve mentioned…maintaining two blogs is a lot of work! I already spend too much time online as it is, so I dunno. Still mulling it over.
I guess your voice is deeper and more mellow than I would’ve thought. :-)
Claudia,
I loved your little video!! Your cottage and gardens are charming…And Scout looks Well!!
Thanks for inviting us to your cottage this morning, enjoyed….
Oh, Claudia, I loved the video! I was thinking, where is Scout and then there she was!! Her heart on her fur is sooooo adorable!! I really wish I could meet her and you and your husband!! I enjoy your blog so much, as I’ve told you before. I visit every day, first thing!! Your Georgia friend, Linda S.
LOVED the video. Love your garden and love your patio. Everything is BEAUTIFUL, especially Scoutie. What a precious girl. Thanks for the video.
It is lovely to hear you beautiful voice my wonderful sister.
Mere
Loved the video. Fun hearing your voice, but even more fun would be if you did a different dialect with each video and we have to guess the origin. Prizes and everything! : )
Oh and to Scout, my Wilson says hey girl.
I enjoy looking at picture garden tours, but this was a very nice change of pace. Lovely garden!
Claudia, I am behind a bit on my blog reading so imagine my joy when I came across this tour!
I was so happy to have you graciously give a tour of your garden, but I was elated to be able to hear your voice! You have a deeper timbre to it than I had imagined and I just loved it and tried to imagine you as you “coach”.
Thanks again!
That was soooo much fun! I miss all those northern plants…I can’t have Hosta here in Florida, it’s too hot. Thank you for the tour!