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Sunday, July 21, 2013

A Delicious Week






















A truly delicious week! The food treats were so good I had to have some of each one......

1 & 2  Calendula flower speckled with a little morning dew
3  Sponge cake by Master T (13)
4  Coffee cupcakes and coffee frosting by Miss O (11)
5  Profiteroles and homemade chocolate sauce by Miss O (recipe on her blog)
6  Baked cheesecake and homemade caramel sauce by Miss G (15) who also made wonderful lemon meringue pies with our homegrown lemons
7  Even the undersides of my hand sewn quilt blocks look beautiful to me
8  Yesterday was rainy, the perfect time to teach the children to play chess
9  Holiday house boat on the river
10  Another glorious sunset as seen from the bridge
11  is number one again because I love it so.....(cropped as suggested by S.C.)



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66 comments:

  1. geaninaJuly 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Fantastic week! :))
    Beautiful images!

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  2. tinajoJuly 21, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Wow, breathtaking pics today - thanks for sharing! :-)

    http://tinajoathome.com/

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  3. allyJuly 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    A delicious and beautiful week
    That sunset! That tart. Those beautiful flowers
    x

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  4. CinziaJuly 21, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    A fantastic w.e.!!! And wonderful shots!!!
    Cinzia

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  5. SusanJuly 21, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Thank you for the burst of sunshine on a cold and wet Melbourne day! There has to be a future "Master Chef" somewhere in your family! And how do you manage to not put any weight on??

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  6. RosemaryJuly 21, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Love the sunset reflected in the ripples.
    If I lived at your house, I think perhaps I would weigh more than I do!!!

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  7. s.cJuly 21, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    I must admit that the first one of the flower is really breathtaking. I don't want to give comment on flowers on the internet because there are so many but for this I make an exception. Still stubborn as I am could you try to get rid of the two green corners left and right in the bottom but still it is a great one. The food also looks delicious. Great posting.

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  8. eileeninmdJuly 21, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    A delicious week for sure, love the treats, the beautiful flowers and the last sky shots is stunning! Lovely images, have a happy week ahead.

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  9. FlowerLady LorraineJuly 21, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Wow, what a spectacular week. It's all wonderful to me.

    FlowerLady

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  10. KimJuly 21, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Oh my....each and every photo is truly delicious!!

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  11. Seeing Each DayJuly 21, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    If I had to write a thousand word essay on this post it could easily be done - these photos are so wonderful stating with the very first. So pleased you took in the delights - and of course hoping that being you're the mummy, that you were offered seconds.

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  12. MarilynJuly 21, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    What a fantastic week in pics. The photos are amazing.

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  13. alpJuly 21, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Desde luego un magnífico fin de semana...un abrazo desde Murcia

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  14. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJuly 21, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Excellent pictures !

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  15. NancyJuly 22, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    That cheesecake looks amazing! Beautiful week in photos.

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  16. PatJuly 22, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Each photo spectacular in its own right! But that sunset? Wow!

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  17. Sylvia KJuly 22, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    A wonderful week you've shared with us, Karen!! Beautiful flowers, delicious food and a wonderful sense of joy that always fills your posts!

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  18. Irmãos de luzJuly 22, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Great pictures !
    : )

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  19. MathildaJuly 22, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Das sind wieder einmal wundervolle Fotos hier.
    Das Essen sieht lecker aus, die Blumenmakros fantastich.

    Liebe Grüße von Mathilda ♥ ☼ ♥

    http://einfachtilda.wordpress.com

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  20. RosemaryJuly 22, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    Yes! The only word for your first photo, the colour, texture...is Delicious :) Cake for the eyes!

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  21. Fun60July 22, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    Do you have any professional bakers in your family? If not I think it likely you soon will.

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  22. GigaJuly 22, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Tydzień był faktycznie pyszny i rodzinny. Zdjęcia z niego są świetne, a ostatnie piękne. Pozdrawiam.
    Week was actually delicious and family. Pictures of it are great, and the last beautiful. Yours.

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  23. JeanneJuly 22, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    This shot of the calendula is totally amazing Karen! Love it

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  24. JoyJuly 22, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Breathtaking pictures! Awesome:)

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  25. LeelooJuly 22, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Juste magnifique !!!

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  26. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    all that baking looks delicious!

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  27. GinaJuly 22, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Your photos are spectacular! I would like to live in them!! Do you print them to put on your walls or turn into calendars?

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  28. MichelleJuly 22, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    These shots are so crisp. I do adore the flower shot.

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  29. Jenni C'sJuly 22, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    wow love your first image too...the treats look amazing..

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  30. Lisa GordonJuly 23, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    Karen, I swear I've gained 5 pounds just looking at these photographs. Everything looks so yummy!

    I absolutely love this flower. The detail you have captured in it is amazing. Beautifully done!

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  31. FilipBlogJuly 23, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    I can not believe how good this first picture is, no clue how you do this.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  32. Elise LeaJuly 23, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful and delicious looking images. I always love looking at your pictures they are such eye candy!

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  33. NatureFootstepJuly 23, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    that flower knows how to "show off". Great catch. :)

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  34. diane bJuly 23, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    A delicious post too. I would love to sample all that food .

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  35. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Your flower macros are so lovely!!! Great photo week!

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  36. my HavenJuly 24, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog the other week and for your kind comments. What beautiful photos you have taken. You are a true talent!

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  37. DeannaJuly 24, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    I don't know which one is more delicious...the flower, the food, or the sunset...all gorgeous!!

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  38. KirstenJuly 24, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    A very lovely week!

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  39. CathyJuly 24, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    All the treats of your week looked like I would enjoy eating them...that does not mean I should though, better at your house way across the ocean!

    The sponge cake especially made me take notice because I have been thinking about baking a sponge cake these days....what jam did you spread between those luscious layers?

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  40. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJuly 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Hi Cathy, the sponge was filled with raspberry jam (family favourite) and whipped cream - not too much. It was very nice and not overly sweet, just a dusting of icing sugar on top - all done by Master T.

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  41. AvaJuly 24, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Your photographs are divine xx

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  42. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Well girly all I can say is you sure do know how to use that camera. Such gorgeous and yummy shots my friend.

    I went to lunch with my girlfriends today and one of them brought a quilt to show us that she had made. It had photos on the quilt. I asked my friend how much it cost her to have it made and she said $600. US dollars. It was a gorgeous quilt. I thought of your quilts when she show me.. You do beautiful work my friend..

    Hugs~

    Hugs~

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  43. Silvina SoaveJuly 25, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    Preciosa serie, hermosas fotografías para inspirarse!!
    Un abrazo grande.

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  44. AnonymousJuly 26, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Karen your photography is absolutely amazing. Love your stars too! Have a great day Marie

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  45. SabrinaJuly 26, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Beautiful photos!

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  46. EricaStaJuly 26, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Fantastic picts of flower, water, Sky and delicious food :)

    Wish you a nice day and send

    Greetings from Germany by Heidrun

    My Photo challenge here http://happy-hour-with-picts.blogspot.de/2013/07/gewitter-mit-erdbeeren.html#comment-form

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  47. Forest Dream WeaverJuly 26, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Beautiful photos.......
    and the cakes look absolutely divine!

    Happy weekend,
    Ruby

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  48. LauraJuly 26, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    A delicious week for all the senses, it seems. How lovely!!! I hope you'll share something with I Heart Macro this week too:-)
    link opens Saturday evening 8pm EST.

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  49. AnonymousJuly 26, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Hello Karen,
    WOW, what wonderful pictures.
    Amazing in colors and details!!!

    Wish you a nice weekend,
    moni

    Thanks if you visit my blog
    http://www.reflexionblog.de

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  50. AnonymousJuly 27, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Gorgeous flower photo!

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  51. NancyJuly 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Such a week of beauty....Your blog is delightful and I am enjoying browsing through your beautiful posts.....

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  52. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Fabulous shots!

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  53. LisaJuly 27, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Such deliciousness at your house this week! I think you need to send some of your kids to my house for a few weeks. ;)

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  54. TheChieftessJuly 28, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    Those calendulas are absolutely stunning!!! As for the delicious treats in between...yummmmmm!!!!

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  55. Lisa July 28, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Fantastic flower. I always always enjoy my stops here.

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  56. maryaustriaJuly 28, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Wonderful shots! The flower is gorgeous! And ... you made me hungry! ;)
    Have a nice Sunday!

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  57. KarenJuly 29, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    A great week in photos!

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  58. LauraJuly 30, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    I'm so delighted you shared your images with I Heart Macro:-)

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  59. Susie ClevengerJuly 30, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Oh my gosh they are all gorgeous! I love that yellow flower!

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  60. ArijaAugust 2, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Love what you have done with the calendula. It looks like it were made of metal.
    The ripples in the sky shot are a great catch too.

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  61. IndraniAugust 3, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    You have everything here that can brighten up the dullest mood. Great shots!

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  62. AnonymousAugust 3, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    Wow!That's a very special sunset.

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  63. mariaAugust 3, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    What a great week. Your photos are fabulous! I especially love the stunning sunset and the cakes made my mouth water. Glad you decided to share your photos on Orange you glad it's Friday. Thanks for joining and I hope to see you again next weekend.

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  64. Spare Parts and PicsAugust 3, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    What a great series of photos! I really like the last photo... incredible reflection!

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  65. UnknownAugust 5, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Such tasty collection of photos. Coincidentally I was just researching the help benefits of calendula and your photo is stunning.

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  66. AnonymousAugust 9, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Your shots are stunning!

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