Saturday 19 September 2020

Saturday

 As soon as we got up this morning we noticed that there was far less haze in the air. We had a bit of a shower when we walked around the lake but we were just happy to be able to walk again without worrying about what the smoke was doing to our lungs.

I picked up this book that I requested at the library ( I didn't have to go into the library because you can show your card at the window and one of the librarians brings it out to you.)  I was a little disappointed because I thought the stories were true and based on his life but they are not ( although he was a doctor in Ireland and he also practiced in Canada for 31 years.)  So far it is easy to read and interesting enough.

This author has also written An Irish Country Christmas and An Irish Country Village so if I enjoy his style I will have more winter reading choices.

In my kitchen... the pears I bought just yesterday were developing brown spots and needed using today so I made some Pear Crisps in ramekins as I usually do. 

Of all  fruits I think pears are the most likely to get over ripe very quickly.



 So it is almost one o'clock now, lunch is done and I'm ready to continue reading Patrick Taylor's fictional tale. Are you having a pleasant day?


Thanks for visiting,  GM

20 comments:

  1. We drove to a nearby destination for our walk this morning. The change of scenery and the fresh air were so refreshing.

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  2. Glad the air quality is better and glad you are enjoying the book too. Pear crisps sound delicious!

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  3. A good houswife knows, how to use fruits, which try to become too ripe!

    The book has a nice picture.

    I'm glad for you and your region, that the smoke becomes less and less.

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  4. Glad to hear that you were able to get out and walk again.

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  5. I also read the same book. I think it was enjoyable, but I have to say I think I enjoyed those by James Herriot more, as they had some authenticity based on real life. I realize he was a vet, not a medical doctor, but I love his part of England and the town of Harrogate.

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  6. I've read several of Patrick Taylor's books and enjoy them. I also enjoy listening to them as audio books.

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  7. Good to hear your air is a bit better! Yes pears can go bad fast!

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  8. I thought I left a comment but either way, I am so glad for your walk, the improved air quality and for your baking and reading! sounds like a perfect day!

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  9. We had a nice day. I got my first haircut since January! My shope ws closed for over 3 1/2 months and then it's been so busy. Today it was only 1/2 hours wait, (no appointments). She measured and said it had grown 6 inches since January. Wow! Now my head feels naked! :-)
    This afternoon we actually had a couple of light, very light, sprinkles. The first moisture since the first week of June. Our smoke went away (mostly.) We were in the moderate range instead of hazardous for the first time in over a week. That was nice. We took Chloe for three walks and then watched some old music videos we ordered on DVD. It's nice to watch performers from the 70's and 80's for a change. It returns us to our early married days.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  10. I haven't had much luck with pears this year (bought at the supermarket) - they take ages to ripen and then go bad within a day or two. Your crisps look nice :)

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  11. Hi GM...Yes thanks, having a pleasant day despite the rain showers -we always need rain though. Hope you enjoy the complete series of the Patrick Taylor books. Have a nice week there. Regards. KEV.

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  12. Yes I am thank you, filling my day working in the kitchen.

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  13. The pear crisps look great! Yes, they do ripen quickly, don't they? It seems like I came across that book at a library book sale and almost got it. Looks interesting! Glad the smoke is letting up. :)

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  14. I hate that the book was not based on his life...I know it can still be good. We are still needing rain.

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  15. I have read a couple of Patrick Taylor's books and enjoyed them as well. I have never made pear crisp or tasted it but I do agree with you about pears getting overripe in a big hurry. I used to detest pears as a child but once I left home, I realized that Mom used to wait till they were overripe (or maybe she bought them that way?). Now I quite enjoy them but I have never baked with them.
    Ellabie

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  16. So glad to hear that the smoke has downsized in your area GM. Lordy...that is frightening. We had forest fire close by a few years ago and girl....I could not wait to leave my house, the smell was about more than I could take. Especially with asthma. My granny used to make pear preserves all the time. Pear crisp sounds good. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  17. What would that "pears crips" be?
    I was curious to know the recipe and if it happens
    to do with apples?
    Thank you for your visit and for liking mine
    small garden;
    Every first day of each month there is a new post at home;
    Good continuation of the week.
    janicce.

    O que sería esse "pears crips"?
    Fiquei curiosa para saber a receita e se dá
    para fazer com maçãs?
    Obrigada pela sua visita e por gostar do meu
    pequeno jardim;
    Todo o dia primeiro de cada mês tem post novo lá na acasa;
    Boa continuação de semana.
    janicce.

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  18. I love pears so much! But Jerry can't stand them. Ah well. I do like pear crisp, made my first one about 20 years ago when I found the recipe in Kraft Food & Family magazine. It was so yummy! So happy to know it has started clearing from the smoke where you are. That's so hard on folks. Today was our first day of less smoke in two weeks, so am very thankful for that too. Hope your air continues to be nice and fresh!!

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  19. You ask about the quilting project with the hexies. If the paper hexie stays in. No, after each side has the adjoining piece stitced to it, it can be taken out and reused.

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  20. Granny, I just picked up this very book the other day .... brand new, at our local dollar store of all places! Patrick Taylor lives on Salt Spring Island. I always wish we'd run in to him when we spend time there but no luck so far! Enjoy!

    X Chy

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