Christopher Martin Photography The quick stab of wintry weather last weekend reminded me of a visit to the Vermilion Lakes in January. It was cold, -25°C cold, but this American dipper flitted around the pond with the energy typical of this species. This was a welcome distraction from my wait for daybreak, still 15 minutes…Read more »
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An eagle in the trees
Christopher Martin Photography A couple of weeks ago, a raven’s cawing drew my attention to a small line of trees near the Springbank airport. The raven’s dark shape was fluttering something and when I got a little closer I could see this bald eagle. It was lunchtime and the eagle was not interested in sharing. The…Read more »
Great horned owls
Christopher Martin Photography The prairies around High River are dotted with small stands of trees. These islands on the grasslands are usually home for a good number of birds. Last weekend, I visited a long running favorite stand of mine where a pair of great horned owls have raised chicks for 30+ years I have…Read more »
The view from Mount Nebo
Originally posted on Ferrell's Travel Blog:
Our photo today was made on Mount Nebo in Jordan. The view is west across the northern end of the Dead Sea, the wilderness of Judea, and the central mountain ridge (or water-parting route). View of the Dead Sea, the wilderness of Judea, and the central mountain range…
Little paradise on earth : Island Lombok
Originally posted on TwinDays:
Lombok, one of the best kept secrets of Indonesia! Hi everyone, how are you guys doing lately? We missed you all! Exactly two weeks ago we arrived at Schiphol Amsterdam, back from our holiday to Indonesia! Besides visiting our lovely family in Jakarta & Bandung ( West- Java), we also visited the…
Bakery Style Peanut Butter & Jelly Doughnuts
The mouse that ate the millionaires shortbread ice cream cake!
Originally posted on ice cream magazines:
? A frosty chill, twinkles on their high-viz jackets as the joyously cheery builders knock four bells out of what used to be the kitchen ceiling.. Abba versus Adel compete with the howling of single bars of festive ditties which are bellowed and echo. Ding dong what a lovely bunch…
Ginger and Chili Prawn Stir Fry with Egg Fried Rice
Originally posted on Wish to Dish:
This recipe was conceived by a common conundrum – how do I use up the ingredients left in my fridge at the end of the week and make them into a delicious meal…? … I enjoyed the resulting stir fry so much that 1) it has become a weekly…
Homemade Honeycomb
Originally posted on Cooking Up The Pantry:
Sometimes a treat is in order and this is certainly a treat!? We happily eat this as is but if you want to be really decadent, drizzle a little melted dark chocolate over the honeycomb, then it really is “to die for”! I like to crumble it a…
Brave
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