Our hike on Monday was a highlight - all that fresh air, blue sky, and stunning scenery was a tonic.
I made a Leek Tart for the first time. Easy and delicious. Too much for the two of us for a meal, but leftovers are always welcome for lunches.
A bunch of tulips made their way into my grocery cart. Isn't it interesting how tulips lengthen in the vase and have to be cut down every few days?
It has taken awhile, but I certainly do know it now – the most wonderful gift I had, the gift I finally learned to cherish above all else, was the gift of all those perfectly ordinary days. Katrina Kenison
What a beautiful quote, Lorrie.
ReplyDeleteOrdinary days are wonderful. That leek tart and gorgeous break loaves are wonderful too. What pretty tulips!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a lovely week. I hope it continues into the weekend. I love that first picture. That water is so blue!
ReplyDeleteYes, ordinary days would be welcome.
ReplyDeleteJoe brought me a piece of quiche home, along with a kale ceasar salad. (He can't eat eggs!)
Lovely pictures !
ReplyDeleteLeek tarts are delicious....
Have a shiny weekend !
Anna
Loved your post of simple favourites, Lorrie. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSo good to be content with ordinary days. Your leek tart is something I'd enjoy. Beautiful photography! Happy February to you!
ReplyDeleteOrdinary days are the best. That bread looks delicious and I envy those sunny scenes. Grey again here. I love making quiche. One hot meal and always left overs for lunch. Win win. B x
ReplyDeleteLovely scenery, delicious looking Leek Tart, and that bread that must have been amazing eaten warm and with butter!! I wonder if you got snow today and if so what effect it had on the roses.
ReplyDeleteLove the quote. The beauty of an ordinary day should never be taken for granted.
ReplyDeleteOh yes! I love ordinary days and I love this quote! So many lovely things in your ordinary days, Lorrie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful loaves!! It's always a good week when you can turn out something so hearty and yummy <3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, as always, of lots of lovely moments. Fresh, hot bread -- yum!
ReplyDeleteA lovely five. Your leek tart looks delicious. Ordinary days are special:)
ReplyDeleteOMGOSH- I am drooling over that leek tart. Now I know I have to make that!!!! There is so much beauty in an ordinary day but sometimes, in the day to day busyness of life, we forget to see it. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWe ate a leak tart on Saturday evening ( small ones) it has been a long time since I baked bread I should make some you inspired me !
ReplyDeleteHere it is much better, frost but finally sun and blue sky for some days!
Your photos are so pretty that they can be used for calendars or artwork!
ReplyDeleteLorrie, I haven't been to your blog for such a long time. My apologies. I wodner why not, I always think your posts are so lovely, both the words and the photos. That first photo is gorgeous! I never made leek tart, but I would love to try it. Do you have a recipe for it or did you just wing it? When I do my grocery shopping at Trader Joe's I usually bring home some tulips when they're available, I just love them so much. Yours look wonderful. Sometimes I combine them with babys breath, that makes beautiful simple bouquets. It's been a long time since I last baked bread, but seeing your photo of the freshly baked bread and imaging the wonderful scent I feel very tempted to make some this week. Thank you for this lovely post - there's nothing wrong with ordinary, on the contrary. - Carola
ReplyDeleteBonjour Lorrie,
ReplyDeleteLa tarte aux poireaux est une recette classique du Nord de la France, on l’appelle "Flamiche" mais chacun peut faire la recette comme il l’entend. La vôtre a l’air appétissante. A la maison, c’est mon mari qui fait le pain.
Je vois que vous êtes très actifs : randonnées, voyages... vous habitez une belle région.
Do you speak french ? You left comments in french on my blog.
Have a nice week and thank you for visiting
Hélène
The leek tart looks delicious and with a slice of freshly baked bread with butter.... wow!
ReplyDeleteOrdinary days definitely have their own sweetness. That tart looks soooo good. Love picking up flowers at the market, I did that just yesterday.
ReplyDeleteI agree Lorrie, it is amazing how tulips continue to grow in a vase. Flowers sure can perk one up especially in wintertime. Your leek tart and bread loaves look fabulous. I made French bread yesterday and my sourdough bread is rising overnight before its second rise tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteMy late beloved and I went to Mexico years ago and enjoyed our time there together.
Very nice photographs and the leek tart looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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