tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post5541916572322088125..comments2024-03-26T06:45:32.717+00:00Comments on Circle of the Year: Here We Go Again!Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-31673156739058886322010-12-19T17:08:12.019+00:002010-12-19T17:08:12.019+00:00Do you have the recipe for the chocolate torte? Ou...Do you have the recipe for the chocolate torte? Our nephews love chocolate but I never cook it as I am alergic to the taste - it would be a real treat for them.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-10315901286342371172010-12-18T05:46:49.445+00:002010-12-18T05:46:49.445+00:00This year is the first time ever, I think, my mom ...This year is the first time ever, I think, my mom did not put up a tree -- she had surgery on her left wrist for carpal tunnel and her left hand is all but useless right now, so she didn't decorate at all. I'm having them to my house for xmas dinner. I will decorate specially as a surprise for them.WOLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775462248193876148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-53740336997037846322010-12-17T23:59:19.882+00:002010-12-17T23:59:19.882+00:00I think I have to concede that this is a year when...I think I have to concede that this is a year when I will have to enjoy Christmas decorations via other people's creativity. My concession to the season is a small Norfolk Island Pine in a pot on the dining table.<br />Thus far the cats have only over-turned it once!<br />Your family and guests are sure to enjoy both your baking and the lovely "decorating."Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-1921729529104566392010-12-17T22:32:02.872+00:002010-12-17T22:32:02.872+00:00Oh goodness, Rowan...can I come by your house and ...Oh goodness, Rowan...can I come by your house and eat??? :) I love your beautiful wreath, as well! Your snow, well...I think I'll pass on. We're forecasted for non-stop rain for the next week! But here in the mtns., we may just get your snow! Loved your post, take care...and save me a cheese and onion tart ;)Elizabeth Rhiannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07910474336835656519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-7032737558637724992010-12-17T18:11:46.925+00:002010-12-17T18:11:46.925+00:00Yes Rowan and more to come at the weekend I think....Yes Rowan and more to come at the weekend I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-45068995178995235952010-12-17T16:06:12.800+00:002010-12-17T16:06:12.800+00:00Chocolate truffle tart! Sounds like heaven. Your...Chocolate truffle tart! Sounds like heaven. Your wreath if beautiful, I keep saying I'm going to make one but keep getting side tracked. Looks like you're ready for Christmas.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-53262066507680146362010-12-17T15:09:39.572+00:002010-12-17T15:09:39.572+00:00We had a sprinkling of snow yesterday and another ...We had a sprinkling of snow yesterday and another thin layer of it this morning - like you I dashed out to fill the bird feeders. Your home looks so warm and festive - love the mouse in its stocking and the cheese and onion tarts look very tasty:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-38788484643462720592010-12-17T14:38:24.172+00:002010-12-17T14:38:24.172+00:00You know, Rowan, you could give some of us more di...You know, Rowan, you could give some of us more disorganised types a bad name?! It all looks fab, especially the wreath. We did get snow yesterday morning but thankfully it went away so we appear to be faring better than some parts of the country. Fingers crossed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861397533660827678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-47459481852238471632010-12-17T14:21:34.926+00:002010-12-17T14:21:34.926+00:00Looks so cold and shivery. The wreath is beautifu...Looks so cold and shivery. The wreath is beautiful and the food is tempting. Happy holidays.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-51407641763880922822010-12-17T11:09:12.879+00:002010-12-17T11:09:12.879+00:00Do you mind sharing the recipe of those tarts? I&#...Do you mind sharing the recipe of those tarts? I'd like to give it a try (with a gluten-free base)Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676590312211351910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-742795518704506972010-12-17T10:22:04.791+00:002010-12-17T10:22:04.791+00:00Hi Rowan
My haven't you been productive.Love t...Hi Rowan<br />My haven't you been productive.Love the wreath and those tarts look mighty good. The snow has not reached us here is Sussex yet,but I reckon it will later. <br />Have a Happy Christmas<br />Blessings<br />Julie xPussycats and Angelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226059707235605264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-41900562839838802742010-12-17T08:46:23.127+00:002010-12-17T08:46:23.127+00:00I love the mouse in the stocking too. And the goo...I love the mouse in the stocking too. And the goose. And the wreath. And the baking!<br /><br />We are snowed in here today - had about 5" fall overnight and more on the way by the look of things. J is going to try and walk to the A40 in the hopes the buses will be running to take him to work (and home) . . .<br /><br />Meanwhile, his parents are meant to be getting to Heathrow today for a holiday . . .Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-38068242840643728572010-12-17T08:38:34.940+00:002010-12-17T08:38:34.940+00:00We didnt get quite so much - must be becasue you a...We didnt get quite so much - must be becasue you are nearer the hills. Your christmas preparations are lovely Rowan - they remind me of reading "Good Housekeeping" my fave mag. Have a lovely Christmas. xxxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269721218424514656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-23098918906785437122010-12-17T02:14:13.339+00:002010-12-17T02:14:13.339+00:00Oh Rowan -- it's all looking so organized and ...Oh Rowan -- it's all looking so organized and beautiful! Your outdoor arrangements are gorgeous and I love that little mouse in the stocking -- too cute!Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-57318337378471638212010-12-17T02:10:05.011+00:002010-12-17T02:10:05.011+00:00Good luck, Rowan. I just returned from an eight-h...Good luck, Rowan. I just returned from an eight-hour roundtrip to the airport to fetch my daughter and grandson for the holidays. The entire trip was in snow, with temperatures about 23F the whole day. I could really use one of those cheese and onion tarts, followed by a large portion of that chocolate truffle torte. Merry Christmas, and stay warm!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-13502854228719927652010-12-17T00:18:38.255+00:002010-12-17T00:18:38.255+00:00It's all looking wonderful Rowan!It's all looking wonderful Rowan!Lynda (Granny K)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00769451312708886145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-88470132268238662972010-12-16T23:52:12.923+00:002010-12-16T23:52:12.923+00:00So very happy to see your Christmas Goose safe and...So very happy to see your Christmas Goose safe and lovely in his special place.Those tarts look good!Vonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421069895155350144noreply@blogger.com