Tag Archives: Fruit

GIft #840: Summer Flowers and Fruit

Posted on June 13, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Well I don’t know what happened to the week.  It was a long, busy week at work and the days seemed to blur in a mess of wake up, work, run errands, collapse in a heap, go to bed, repeat … Continue reading →

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Gift #692: Summer berries

Posted on September 16, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

I snapped these pictures during a recent neighborhood stroll.  Berries are such a cheery way to transition between the seasons.  I love how some berries stand in stark contrast to the glossy green leaves of the trees. While some simply … Continue reading →

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Gift #545:Pomegranates

Posted on January 19, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Pomegranates are a favorite fruit of mine.  Healthy and delicious, they pack flavor and juiciness in every bite.  They look nondescript on the outside, but inside they are full of vibrant rubies. It’s quite fun to prepare pomegranates for eating.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #463: Apple Trees

Posted on October 10, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Back to the apple orchard we go!  I went back for a few more apples… one can always do with more apples.  And this time I paid a visit to the apple trees to thank them for their labor and … Continue reading →

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Gift #439: Crabapple fruit

Posted on September 11, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s been a bit too hot for my usual evening walks, so I’ve contented myself with wandering around the backyard looking for ordinary miracles.  This is a good exercise for me because I often get into the mindset that one … Continue reading →

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Gift #408: Late summer wildflowers

Posted on August 6, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

While on my hike Saturday,  I was privileged to see stands and stands of wildflowers in bloom. along with the exposed seed pods of plants whose flowers had already faded away.  I happen to think the seed pods are every … Continue reading →

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Gift #180: Beasley’s apple orchard

Posted on November 15, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

One of the special blessings about living in Indiana are the abundance of  little orchards and pumpkin patches scattered about.  I love all the outdoor stands and mom/pop farms that sell their produce throughout the summer and fall.  I’m fortunate … Continue reading →

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Gift #171: Wild Strawberries

Posted on November 5, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

When my mom and I went to Crown Hill Cemetery last weekend, we spent a long time driving and walking around, taking pictures of the beautiful autumnal afternoon.  On one of our walks, we stopped to admire one of the magnificent trees … Continue reading →

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Gift #155: Apple cheesecake bars

Posted on October 20, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

 I found this recipe on Pinterest (here’s the link) and it called to me… quite loudly.  It said “you must make me…now.”  And so I complied.  I pulled together the ingredients and gave it a whirl last night.  The recipe was … Continue reading →

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Gift #124: Apple and pear Galette

Posted on September 15, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Remember the apples and pears from farmer’s market earlier this week?  My mother, the culinary goddess, turned some of them into this extraordinary dessert – an apple/pear galette.    The crust was soft and buttery; the fruits tender and tangy … Continue reading →

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