Weekend Wrap-Up: 40 Years

 Last weekend D & J hosted a lovely anniversary celebration for Phil's parents.  This year marks their 40th wedding anniversary and many of their friends and family joined together to celebrate this great couple and their love, commitment and friendship for one another.  J's momma did a lot of work with the food and decor - everything looked really beautiful and well thought out.  I took a few photos throughout the afternoon and thought I'd share a few:

Clever Alternative to the Usual Veggie Platter

Mason Jars, Candles & Pumpkins

Dining Room Table

Delicious Punch!

Sandwich Table

Sandwich Table Close-up

Dad & Phil

Playing the Newlywed Game

Some of the Answers Were Hilarious . . .

Couple's 'First' Dance

Dancin'

Joining In

All the Children Joined In

And Got Silly . . .

Mom & R

CAKE!

So Cute!

 Congratulations You Two & Happy Anniversary!  XO

Weekend Wrap-up & Dessert of the Day: Apple Turnovers

 This weekend wasn't overly eventful but enjoyable nonetheless.  The usual errands were run, farmers markets were visited, movies were watched and some work was accomplished.

Since I decided to sleep the entire morning away and it was pouring rain outside - a kitchen day it was!  I made pumpkin soup, a ton of vegetable stock, pancakes, apple turnovers, beet chips and a huge mess. 

I had pre-made pie dough in the freezer I wanted to use up as well as many many apples from apple picking last weekend, I made apple turnovers roughly using this recipe.  Most of them turned out a little wonky but these two looked okay enough to share.  With a couple I threw in some chocolate chips as well and boy was that a terrific idea!  The perfect treat for a rainy day.  

Weekend Wrap-up: Farmtastic Weekend

Silly Apple - He looks familiar . . .

This weekend was farmtastic!  The weather was amazing and I spent my time exploring the local farmers market with mom - scored some lovely organic beets and colourful swiss chard.  I also was lucky enough to spend time with both parents on Sunday, at my favourite farm (also here and here) doing some apple and pear picking.  In my opinion there's no better way to enjoy the last day of September than picking delicious apples and enjoying apple cider slushies. 

Asian Pear Photo Shoot

Random Pear Photoshoot

I believe these were the Honeycrisp - the others we picked were McIntosh, Spartan and Gala

Jonagold - not ready for pickin'

Weird Floaty Looking Apple . . .

Apple Picking is an Intense Adventure

Hiding Amongst His Favourite Apples!

What a Hull!

Arms Full

Pretty Pumpkin - I only purchased one pumpkin for soup, I intend on returning to the farm closer to Hallowe'en for my Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin so I had to leave this fella in the patch . . . sad

(Not) Juggling!

Winner!

White Pumpkin

Okie Dokie

My Loot from the Farm.  Ready to Become Apple Sauce (minus the pumpkin, cider and pears of course)!

Weekend Wrap-Up: Game Night!

Busy Saturday this weekend - Instead of spreading everything over two days of course everything seems to happen on one . . .many errands were run, an estate sale, a festival and an awesome game night was hosted by yours truly.  I actually enjoy a jam packed day over one spent at home these days - less time alone with my thoughts which is proving to be a nightmare but this too shall pass.  Well at least that's how the saying goes . . . Below are some pictures from Saturday and other randoms:

Using My New Grill for the First Time - Nectarine/Peach Pancakes!

I Love Making Pancakes Using Anita's Pancake Mix!

Tomatoes!  I Can't Get Over the Brilliant Colours of Fresh Produce!

The Spotlight was Entirely on Mom's Manicure Saturday - Please Ooh and Aah Now.

Another Great Breakfast at BigFeast

More Colours!

Pretty Flowers

It's Fall Now - Bring on the Pumpkin EVERYTHING!

Our Game Night Spread

Pesto & Tomato Brushetta (I omitted the White Balsamic, forgot to buy it) - Recipe Here

Greek Salad Bites (I omitted the Olives, I find them icky) - Recipe Here

K made - Plum Cinnamon Sauce & Raspberry Balsamic Sauce with Goat Cheese (SO YUMMY!)

FEAST!

Game Night Silliness of -'Apples to Apples' and 'Cards Against Humanity'