First Cherries of the Season

There is a woman who sells freshly picked, local, organic cherries from a little wheeled cart in Canterbury. I see her every summer. Though, this is the first time I have purchased any from her. They looked amazing. I couldn't help myself.

I was so glad I did. They were, in fact, amazing.

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The Milkman

We now have a milkman. I love it. I wish I had signed up sooner. It's unbelievably convenient. And, if that's not enough, it comes in these adorable bottles.

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It's Apple Season

 

 

As I've said before, I love fall. Fall means cooler weather, cozy sweaters, warm fires, changing leaves, and fresh apples.

 

Though most of the Cox apples in the orchard next to the farm have been picked already, we were allowed to go in and pick a few for ourselves this past weekend.

 

It was so fun. I love apple picking and I haven't done it in years. Plus, there is nothing like an apple straight from the tree.

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Out and About in Canterbury

 

 

 

 

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On our walks...

 

  

 

 

 

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Browns Coffeehouse

 

 

I have a new favourite place to hang out in Canterbury: Browns Coffeehouse. It's a cute little shop off a side street, full of chesterfield sofas, tasty treats, and fantastic coffee.

 

The atmosphere is ideal—a local's spot, without the attitude.

And their decaf tastes like real coffee.

 

I'm obsessed.

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The Fruit Bowl

 

 

Remember the avocados? They came from The Fruit Bowl, in Sandwich.

This summer, I have made a point of going there once a week. Their produce is amazing; it's delicious, fresh, seasonal, and very local. And as it's a family owned and operated shop, the service is outstanding.

It's fair to say I'm addicted.

 

PS: The discovery apples are here! And those interesting little items in the last photo are a variety of hazelnut called "Kentish Cobs". They have just come into season. Apparently, the browner they get the nuttier their flavour...

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Whitstable

I love Whitstable. It's a great little seaside town, with lots of cute shops, fresh seafood, and cozy pubs. And of course, I'll jump at any chance to hang out near the sea. 

We tend to end up in Whitstable on rainy days, so I have a severe lack of photos. But take my word for it; it's a wonderful place to spend a day, regardless of the weather. 

PS: Parking is atrocious and it's very busy in the summer. Be prepared. The combination of parking and people never fail to turn my generally sane husband into a crazy person. 

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Meanwhile, on Instagram...

The beautiful things you can see in Britain simply by stepping outside your front door never cease to amaze me. I mean, we randomly saw this fox hunting crew on the way back to our car—granted, we were leaving the Point to Point race, but still.

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Daffodils & Freshly Cut Grass

This time of year, bright flowers are a welcome sight. And the grass smells so sweet—like summer. Now, if the weather would just get ten to fifteen degrees warmer, we'd be golden.

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More Signs of Spring

This first picture was taken in our garden two weeks ago; the second, last week. Spring weather can be so unpredictable. But, it is getting warmer and the bulbs are loving it. 

Come to think of it, so am I.

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