Thursday, 9 April 2015

Five on Friday








For this post I am linking up with Amy on her lovely blog Love Made My Home for Five on Friday.  She has made a logo to add to your blog if you join in, unfortunately due to my lack of computer skills I haven't been able to add it.  But do pop over to her blog and have a look, even better join in, I'm sure you will have more success than me adding the logo.

This is my first Five on Friday, where do I begin?




1.  On a dark, dark hill







Having grandchildren has given me the excuse to dig out the children's books from the loft.  Funny bones  by the wonderful Janet and Allan Ahlberg was one of their favourites, and is now a favourite of our grandchildren.  On a dark, dark hill there was a dark, dark town.......  What is/was your children's favourite?
2. Muggles Alley





 I love the scene in Harry Potter where they go to Diagon Alley hidden away from muggles.   On our recent visit to London Anna recommended going to Neal's Yard, it felt like a muggles secret Diagon Alley.  Lovely shops hidden away in an alleyway full of colour.

3.  Liberty Love





Planning a new quilt with lovely Liberty fabric gathered over the last five years.  Watch this space!

4. Three ingredients




Cauliflower, Cumin, Olive Oil....... Roast.
5. Yellow Weeds





The joy of my wild garden where the grass doesn't get cut and yellow weeds grow.

 Chickpea xx










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  1. Dawn10 April 2015 at 00:09

    Love your dandelions, this is the month to pick the flowers for dandelion wine it will be ready for drinking by christmas, I remember the book A dark dark hill and funny bones, looking forward to seeing your quilt lovely choice of fabrics :-)

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 00:07

      I would love to make dandelion wine one day, I'm resisting filling the house with any more hobby paraphernalia before putting it on the market though. When we move........I seen to be saying that a lot lately!

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  2. Anna of Mutton Style and Years10 April 2015 at 00:09

    Ah I'm so glad you went to Neal's Yard. It's a bit of a hidden gem isn't it. There's a fab Moroccon restaurant there too.
    I've been throwing out children things recently and must admit to keeping some for future grandchildren.

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 00:07

      Thank you for the tip Anna, I will have to check out the restaurant next time :)

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  3. eclectichomelife10 April 2015 at 00:15

    Lovely post and welcome to Five on Friday, its a lovely blogging community hosted by Amy. Our children's favourite was by Julia Donaldson called the Snail and the Whale, they story is simple but easy for the children to join along. I loved reading it with them too. Neal's yard is fab and can agree about the Moroccan restaurant too.

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 00:08

      I have heard of that book, will check to see if the grandchildren have it :)

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  4. Lilly's Mom10 April 2015 at 00:23

    I loved seeing your photos and the cauliflower made me hungry! I had the pleasure of visiting Liberty a couple of years ago. I love that store but even though I'm not a quilter. I'm excited to see what you will be creating with these lovely fabrics.

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 00:10

      You may have to wait a while Lilly's mum, have a few projects to finish first........well I may just make a start :)

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  5. Lisa from @intotheglade10 April 2015 at 00:29

    Hello and welcome to Amy's lovely blog hop! That's a great five. Neal's yard is a hidden gem and completely unexpected if you stumble upon it. The Liberty prints are very pretty, we look forward to seeing your quilt - no pressure ha! We have recently moved house and I gave all our girl's things away to my Sister In Law for her granddaughter, I regret it a bit now, they were so well looked after. My favourite story to read to them was The Tiger who Came to Tea, I'm not sure that they enjoyed it as much. I do remember Funny Bones too! Have a lovely weekend x

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 00:12

      Thank you Lisa, just popped over to your blog, the Cornish House book caught my eye of course :)

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  6. Louise10 April 2015 at 00:47

    That's my kind of garden! I like weeds and long grass! Lovely post.

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  7. driftwood10 April 2015 at 01:06

    loving that muggles alley, and the liberty, can't wait to see what you make x

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  8. Christina10 April 2015 at 02:43

    Your liberty fabrics are beautiful, they'll make a great quilt! x

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 00:15

      They are a bit special aren't they? I will be very nervous when I start cutting them!

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  9. Jo@awholeplotoflove10 April 2015 at 02:48

    Your cauliflowers looks delicious, I might try that instead of cauliflower cheese next time I buy one. I have some Liberty fabrics for a hexie quilt, I've misplaced two fat quarters so will have to buy some more. Oh well! :) xx

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 00:16

      I was thinking of making a hexie quilt with them, haven't finally decided yet.

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  10. Amy at love made my home10 April 2015 at 03:51

    Your fabrics are gorgeous!!!!! How wonderful! I look forward to seeing more. I love the old bear books, didn't read them as a child as they were after my time, but I still love them! You joined in really well, thank you so much!! I hope that you have a great weekend - quilting?? xx

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 00:57

      I love the Old Bear book :) Thank you for letting me join your Five on Friday xx

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  11. Unknown10 April 2015 at 04:33

    Ooh! I can't wait to see what you do with that Liberty fabric! I'm watching this space!!
    (found you through Amy's 5 on Friday)
    www.queenbcreativeme.blogspot.com

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 00:58

      Hi Bronwyn, may take me a while but keep watching :)

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  12. Irene10 April 2015 at 06:01

    I can't wait to see what becomes of your Liberty fabric and I love your my type of garden.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  13. kristieinbc10 April 2015 at 07:26

    We have The Jolly Postman book - the one under Funny Bones. My kids loved it when they were little. I'll have to bring it out for Lucy. Diagon Alley looks enchanting. I can't wait to see what you do with that beautiful fabric!

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 01:00

      We read the Jolly Postman this weekend to our grandchildren, they loved taking the little letters out :)

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  14. mel10 April 2015 at 11:08

    oh, what a collection of lovely things! i especially like the muggles alley and your dandelion patch. that Liberty fabric is a bit luscious as well...:) xo

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  15. Anonymous10 April 2015 at 13:33

    A lovely set of five for friday. I too love roast cauliflower, and I love your take on diagon alley, I would like to go exploring down there.

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 01:17

      Thank you :) I love every which way with cauliflower!

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  16. Little Wandering Wren10 April 2015 at 15:43

    Hi Chickpea, lovely to meet you through Five on Friday! Funnily enough I have just been looking at the kids Harry Potter books and wondering whether I should keep for any grandchildren... you have just answered my question in pics 1 and 2! We don't have a loft but the idea of getting the books out in years to come is lovely!
    Roast cauliflower I might just do this as having all my neighbours (just us ladies) round for lunch on Monday! Thank you for the idea.
    Jenny

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 01:18

      Hi Jenny, it is lovely sharing the books with the next generation :) Enjoy your lunch!

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  17. angryparsnip10 April 2015 at 16:16

    Wonderful post today.
    I adore The Jolly Postman, a favorite of mine !
    Great cauliflower recipe. I have been grating it and stir frying it as a rice substitute.
    So good.

    cheers, parsnip

    cheers, parsnip

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 01:28

      Thank you parsnip, I love The Jolly Postman as well, all those little letters :)

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  18. Big Bad Bald Bastard10 April 2015 at 23:52

    Count me in with the dandelion fans. I can't believe how many people expend a ton of money and effort to eradicate them when every part of the plant is edible. The leaves are bitter, but they are good to add in with other greens.

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    1. Chickpea11 April 2015 at 01:31

      I have a recipe for dandelion marmalade I'm tempted to try

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  19. Mrs Tiggywinkle11 April 2015 at 10:36

    Hi Chickpea, I have called in via Amy's Five On Friday. We love the Ahlbergs' books here, Each Peach Pear Plum, The Baby Catalogue and The Jolly Postman were our favourites. Hope you are having a good weekend. x

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    1. Chickpea12 April 2015 at 00:16

      Hi Mrs Tiggywinkle, nice to 'meet' you. Hope you have a great weekend as well :)

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  20. Gina11 April 2015 at 13:37

    That brought back some memories. My boys loved the Funny Bones books!

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    1. Chickpea12 April 2015 at 00:17

      We only had the one, I didn't realise until recently that there were more :)

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  21. Leanne12 April 2015 at 12:56

    Hey Chickpea,
    Olly loves Funny Bones. I love your celandines.
    Have a lovely week.
    Leanne xx

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  22. Chickpea12 April 2015 at 15:46

    Thanks Leanne, and you xx

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