tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post2468051024039286063..comments2023-10-29T08:20:47.307-07:00Comments on Ami's Star Song: Saturday Snippets (10) - Summer Time and the Living is Easy!Ami Starsonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745610022591654541noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-57286090609726192552013-09-02T12:10:22.034-07:002013-09-02T12:10:22.034-07:00Milly, I am so sorry I only just found your kind c...Milly, I am so sorry I only just found your kind comments!<br /><br />Glad you found me via Jan! Nice to know there are a few of us Brits about!<br /><br />I hope you will continue to read, although summer is a bit of a slow time blog-wise.<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />AmiAmi Starsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745610022591654541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-23632501838875729102013-09-02T12:08:48.655-07:002013-09-02T12:08:48.655-07:00Thanks Ronnie and I am sorry I only just found you...Thanks Ronnie and I am sorry I only just found your comment on this post. It seems ages ago now. Never mind, we'll share a Hendricks gin with cucumber when we meet up!<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />AmiAmi Starsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745610022591654541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-45948765276377880192013-08-13T09:07:06.068-07:002013-08-13T09:07:06.068-07:00Hi Ami, I found your blog through Jan dancing in t...Hi Ami, I found your blog through Jan dancing in the roses. I really enjoyed this post and the lovely recipes . I adore Pimms too! Your party looks fab. My name is Milly btw and I am also from the UK. My HOH also hates gas BBQ's. much prefer charcoal!! Have a lovely week. MillyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-57679235995585186552013-08-07T12:54:49.159-07:002013-08-07T12:54:49.159-07:00You can't beat summer in the UK when the weath...You can't beat summer in the UK when the weather is good. We have been lucky this year, haven't we.<br /><br />We use an old fashioned BBQ. P refuses to buy one of the new gas ones and he prefers lump wood to charcoal.<br /><br />Wonderful garden.<br /><br />Love,<br />Ronnie<br />xxronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402712634206383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-70285124997237129612013-08-06T11:18:26.355-07:002013-08-06T11:18:26.355-07:00Do you have 'firelighters' in Canada? We ...Do you have 'firelighters' in Canada? We nestle them amongst the charcoal and they burn so intensely, but safely, that the charcoal catches immediately and is soon so hot it is ready to cook on. They are large waxy chunks that smell of paraffin. I also like to put pieces of 'Rosemary' on the barbecue because it smells so nice as it burns. The flaky charcoal seems to light better than the brickets as well. Funny how we like to play around with these things isn't it? But mostly I cook inside, and we carry the food outside to eat. I am so silly in that I use proper cloths on the table, and try to dress it up a little. And I bought some matching cushions in a sale the other week, so now we sit really comfortably. I suppose that because we don't get summers like this every year, we are making the most of it.<br /><br />I hope you like the recipes. They are by a lady called Delia Smith who lives near here and is quite famous. Her recipes are very easy to follow and slightly unusual. I have all of her recipe books.<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />AmiAmi Starsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745610022591654541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-73840811362328231652013-08-06T04:10:06.143-07:002013-08-06T04:10:06.143-07:00Looks delicious Ami!
We also like a good charco...Looks delicious Ami! <br /><br />We also like a good charcoal bbq sometimes...it just doesn't happen so often b/c of how time consuming it is to get going.<br /><br />Going to try one of your recipes.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511114118020790717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-22907429029550964282013-08-05T06:23:02.286-07:002013-08-05T06:23:02.286-07:00The recipes are quick and easy to do. Glad you li...The recipes are quick and easy to do. Glad you liked the jokes. <br /><br />All I do is dump loads of cushions, throws and quilts on the garden benches and throw a cloth and sometimes an old bit of material across the table. Even use pretty sheets sometimes. And I have been known to pick up my grandma's silver candlesticks and take them outside - who cares! We are very luck with our summer over here this year.<br /><br />And as I told Minelle, I am not talking about spankings at the moment! Dan isn't brilliant - very over stressed. Will catch up with you soon!<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />AmiAmi Starsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745610022591654541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-83744769570417464652013-08-05T06:17:52.493-07:002013-08-05T06:17:52.493-07:00The roses are going over now and there are petals ...The roses are going over now and there are petals everywhere. But the lavender is fully out and the bees are going mad. I love Pimms but I hate tea! Unless it's Earl Grey or Lapsang Suchon. Thanks, yes our garden is nice, but very time-consuming.<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />AmiAmi Starsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745610022591654541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-84344665606867764922013-08-05T06:15:47.141-07:002013-08-05T06:15:47.141-07:00Charcoal barbecues just taste different don't ...Charcoal barbecues just taste different don't they? Our kitchen was filled with smoke yet again the other evening. Why the wind chooses to blow it into the kitchen when it has the whole outside to blow it around, who knows! <br /><br />Just think, we could have one grand blogger party!<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />AmiAmi Starsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745610022591654541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-88160715314541620932013-08-05T06:14:12.460-07:002013-08-05T06:14:12.460-07:00I love summer in England when the weather is good ...I love summer in England when the weather is good - otherwise, forget it! <br /><br />Come, any time!<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />AmiAmi Starsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745610022591654541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-54833340829650753622013-08-05T06:12:43.708-07:002013-08-05T06:12:43.708-07:00Pimms is yummy all right! When are you coming?! ...Pimms is yummy all right! When are you coming?! Recipes are good too and very easy!<br /><br />Do not even mention spanking to me!<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />AmiAmi Starsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745610022591654541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-56987971832300379872013-08-05T06:11:48.605-07:002013-08-05T06:11:48.605-07:00Hurray! A fellow Pimms enthusiast! We'll conv...Hurray! A fellow Pimms enthusiast! We'll convert everyone yet! The glaze is easy to make and great for barbecues - got it from Delia!<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />AmiAmi Starsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745610022591654541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-4526890434539988262013-08-05T06:10:45.708-07:002013-08-05T06:10:45.708-07:00Oh Abby, you have soooo been missing out! Make bi...Oh Abby, you have soooo been missing out! Make big jugs of it and share with all your friends when they come to visit!<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />AmiAmi Starsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745610022591654541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-30300239928753081532013-08-05T06:10:00.087-07:002013-08-05T06:10:00.087-07:00Summer is a great time in the UK if the weather is...Summer is a great time in the UK if the weather is good!<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />AmiAmi Starsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745610022591654541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-54605805062021247232013-08-04T13:41:00.032-07:002013-08-04T13:41:00.032-07:00Hey Ami...Thanks for sharing your recipes...they l...Hey Ami...Thanks for sharing your recipes...they look wonderful! <br /><br />Loved the jokes...very cute. ;)<br /><br />Oh...your garden is beautiful...love the way you have decorated and set the table!<br /><br />Hmmm...you have been behaving...no spankings? You? Seriously?!? Is Dan feeling ok? LOL <br /><br />Hugs and Blessings,<br />CatCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14266606975978680188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-78873129871466269872013-08-03T11:56:50.936-07:002013-08-03T11:56:50.936-07:00your gardens are beautiful - just like a picture f...your gardens are beautiful - just like a picture from a movie - I can imagine you sipping your pimms or a cup of tea as the summer days drift by... Hugs, TerpsTerpsichorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704408254742966076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-70496606472076749972013-08-03T01:48:19.140-07:002013-08-03T01:48:19.140-07:00Hi Ami,
There is nothing like the good old charco...Hi Ami,<br /><br />There is nothing like the good old charcoal BBQ. Ah yes, the fun of trying to light the thing and the smoke going in the wrong direction. Can't beat the taste though. Ooh, I love Pimms! One must make sure to keep the throat lubricated, especially during summer :)<br /><br />Thank you for the recipes, they sound yummy! Thanks for the jokes too LoL.<br /><br />Everything sounds so wonderful and the photos are gorgeous. I would love to come to one of your parties too :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Roz<br /><br />Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326826956049047973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-33007188485599488592013-08-03T00:10:55.629-07:002013-08-03T00:10:55.629-07:00Everything sounds great! I so want to come to one ...Everything sounds great! I so want to come to one of your parties ;) elle :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15832857681848198913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-91821506833177869142013-08-02T15:17:15.447-07:002013-08-02T15:17:15.447-07:00Just asked my MIL about Pims. She rattled off all ...Just asked my MIL about Pims. She rattled off all the alcohol varieties! Sounds interesting....yum. <br />Okay when are you having a party for us??<br /><br />The recipes sound delish!<br />You have been so good...NO SPANKING?Minielle Labraunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206283897752166320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-90936365905852694632013-08-02T14:21:40.923-07:002013-08-02T14:21:40.923-07:00Pimms my favourite with a mouthful of cucumber! ...Pimms my favourite with a mouthful of cucumber! I can drink glass after glass in the summer, no interest in winter. BBQ this weekend definitely, your glaze sounds lovely. Thanks for the jokes LoL several times.<br />Hugs DFDelFontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02877826634987802545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-36426584498444358172013-08-02T13:05:49.138-07:002013-08-02T13:05:49.138-07:00A great post, never heard of Pimms, I will have to...A great post, never heard of Pimms, I will have to be on the look out for it. Summer is too very short to not enjoy fully.<br />hugs abbyabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208861579579989418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100475796740896413.post-64469328050749761002013-08-02T13:00:09.992-07:002013-08-02T13:00:09.992-07:00Everything sounds wonderful.Everything sounds wonderful.Aimless Ramblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720714875762344391noreply@blogger.com