VIKLIT’s CELEBRATION |
It doesn’t take much to make small things into something to celebrate. Here are some small things I’m celebrating today!
A few years ago I planted grapes, so they’d shade the pond in summer. Actually, the fish put in a request. So now I get fresh grape leaves for my dolmas and lots of grapes. After eating all we can, what then? Here’s the story in pictures.
ON THE VINE |
IN THE BASKET |
IN THE JAR |
Tyrean Martinson says
Wonderful celebrations! I don't plan on eating any of those mosquito sandwiches, although my cat might take you up on that offer. I caught her eating a bug yesterday. ick!
Love your grape story in pics!
And BTW, I read The Princess of Los Pulgas last night and really enjoyed it!!!
Nas says
Jam looks delish! And those grapes- I would make home under it!
VikLit says
Ooh they look delicious, yay to yummy grapes. Growing your own produce is the best.
Deanie Humphrys-Dunne says
They look delicious and you did a great job helping them grow. Look at all the yummy things you did with them! Happy weekend.
Lexa Cain says
I love summer grapes. Yum! The jars of grape jelly are very cool. You're a real country girl! ๐
Heather Musk says
Those bunches of grapes look amazing. I bet they're very satisfying to eat. An excellent thing to celebrate.
Stephen Tremp says
I love grapes! We have them all the time. I drank a bottle of fermented grape juice just last night.
Nancy LaRonda Johnson says
Beautiful pictures and you're making my mouth water. At least you didn't have it in a bottle, you know, wine. ๐ Writerโs Mark
Marcia says
So gorgeous.
DMS says
I have never thought about planting grapes. What a wonderful treat- and so delicious. I hear they are fabulous frozen as a sweet snack. ๐ I wish I lived closer to enjoy some.
~Jess
Tammy Theriault says
I need your address so I can come over and buy your batch!!! Haha ;)—
C. Lee McKenzie says
Let's talk! I've got the grapes this year.
Tammy Theriault says
I need your address so I can come over and buy your batch!!! Haha ;)—
tfwalsh says
Wow..the grapes look so great. My dad grows grapes… I haven't attempted them yet. I probably need somewhere for them to stretch across in the backyard:)
C. Lee McKenzie says
Think trellis!
Catherine Stine says
Wow, such gorgeous grapes!!!
The Words Crafter says
MMMMmmmmm, those look yummy!!! One of my all time favorite fruits!
Cecilia Robert says
Yum!I love jam. I wish I could make good jam..Happy Friday, Lee! ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
If I can do it, anyone can. Simple as can be.
Mark Means says
Wow, looks great. Nothing like growing/making your own food…even if it's something as simple as bread or jam ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yep. The taste is different all right.
Mere Joyce says
I bet they taste wonderful, though, and I second Julie's thoughts about the jam! Happy Friday, =)
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Mere! Same to you.
L. Diane Wolfe says
I wish we had grapes. We had several vines when I was a kid and I'd eat them by the bowlful.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Invitation open to come eat grape.
Angela Brown says
All that deliciousness fresh from the vine. ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yum. I do like it.
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
That's a lot of grapes.
Now I know my mind is on vacation – I read that you painted a lot of grapes…
C. Lee McKenzie says
A sign that you must take that break.
Julie Flanders says
Oh, I'm jealous! I bet this jam is fabulous. Great pics. ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
We're running out of bread. Off to the store or just use spoons.
klahanie says
Okay Gary, scroll, scroll, scroll and scroll some more….
Oh great, now I have to scroll back up to see what the posting was about. One moment. You can tap dance while you wait.
Requests by fish? Such a balance in your world, Lee. From shady fish to grapes in jars. And I thought I had an exciting life.
Grape post! Thanks for sharing!
Your starstruckest fan,
Gary
C. Lee McKenzie says
We've discussed this excitement in emails, but because I want others to know just how exciting my life really is, I'm replying here, too. Even the Queen is jealous of my lifestyle, you know.