Wednesday 16 July 2014

What I Saw on (Mon) Day


I'm calling this post What I Saw on (Mon) Day but it could just as easily be titled What I Saw on Bastille Day.
no treasures uncovered today, just the usual mix of bric a brac, toys and children's clothing
We celebrated in our own little way by mooching around a vide grenier in the nearby village of Bernesq in the morning.

insde the village's church of St Vigor


As a special treat I baked a Strawberry & Almond Cheesecake sponge from a recipe featured on the cover of the June 2014 issue of BBC Good Food magazine.
You can find the recipe here.

my cake on the left - not a bad "look a like" even if I say so myself!
Sitting on the terrace looking out over the garden with a large slice of cake and a good magazine, what a perfect way to spend the afternoon!

I found the vintage blue and white "Asiatic Pheasant" plate (one of a pair)
at an Antiques market in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. May 2014

Vive La France!

Joining Patti & Paula for
What's It Wednesday
@ Ivy & Elephants

7 comments:

  1. If I didn't know better, your table could be set for our Independence Day celebration. Very nice.

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  2. What a nice day you had. The cheesecake looks delicious, my favorite. Have a nice week

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  3. Vive la France, indeed! A wonderful post. Thoroughly enjoyed the photos. xoxox

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  4. Your cake looks delicious and could easily stand in for the one on the magazine cover. Love the way you enjoyed the FĂȘte Nationale! Vive la France.

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  5. Hello Maggie, I am just stopping by to say hello after a very long break. I look forward to looking back on your blog. what a beautiful little church you visited!

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  6. I'd say it was a perfect day filled with lots of fun things I'd like -- not the least of which is a vides grenier followed by that gorgeous cake! Happy celebration!

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  7. Vive la France, lovely post. :)

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