Apple Pie

There has been a few days off, last weekend, we took the opportunity to spend it in the village; we were all there. we had fun. It was cold, it rained alot, and oh how i love the smell of nature, the moist earth, the wet trees, after the rain. I extremely enjoy walking in the nature, exploring the new scents that have risen. All fresh, all clear, all beautiful.

When I’m at the village i enjoy baking and it has been a while since I last baked a sweet treat. A nice fall recipe, rich with spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg. So I made this delicious apple pie. The crust cracked abit but the taste was amazing. The pie didn’t last 2 days.

Shots From Deirmimas

 

 

A Walk in the Village

On Saturday, my husband, I, and my parents went to the village for a one-day trip. It’s been a couple of month since our last visit. I miss the village, I miss my home. We took advantage of that day since it was sunny, with a blue sky and few clouds. We picked what’s left of the orange tree and my mom selected a wide variety of wild green leafy vegetables. I enjoyed the nature and took few shots, which I like to share with you.

Scenes from my Home

A fruits bowl used to be painted on the ceiling. Wish I had the chance to see it.

Night-blooming jasmin, it has an exquisite scent produced only at night.

 

 

Dad with bags full of pomegranates.

Scenes From My Beloved Village

I have been spending almost every weekend of this summer at my village, at this beautiful southern village, Deirmimas, existing on a hill, surrounded by nature, green and great mountains, overlooking at the Litani river. And this village is known for the production of good-quality olives and olive oil, its delicious figs, grapes and pomegranates. I toured the narrow alleys of the village, I love walking around those old, picturesque houses, enjoying strong breeze, beautiful scenes, and being close to nature and I took few pictures and posted them here. Hope you enjoy them.

In Our Garden…

Small Plum Tomatoes

Tomatoes Plant

Many beautiful things are happening in our home garden at the village. Trees are growing, plants are developing, flowers are blooming, and us enjoying the nature.

Blackberries Blooming

My parents spend the summer at the village away from the hotness of the city, they take care of the new plants and trees we have in the backyard. The garden is quite large, not all the space is used because it needs some organization that requires a certain budget, time and effort.

Unripe Prickly Pears

Figs Tree

I’ll share with you some photos of the Cactus Fruit and the Figs when they are ripe and ready to be eaten. The season should start in August. As well as for the Grapes.

Watermelons Growing

Yellow Watermelon

 The plantations are enough to be taking care of properly by mom and dad; and enough for us to enjoy eating them. We have planted different kind of basic vegetables in our garden. Tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, coriander, mint, basil, corn cobs, watermelons, spring onions, avocado tree (still young). And many fruit trees, wild and domesticated.

Young Pomegranates (the season is due in Autumn)

Wild Pear Tree

 Every weekend I go to the village, first of all, because it’s quiet, peacefull, clean, away from the chaos and the pollution of the city. And because I love being close to nature. And because I enjoy working in the garden. Watering the plants and trees, cultivating some ripe fruits and vegetables and sometimes participating and helping my parents in planting a new plant. Digging, and preparing the soil to receive a new member.

Grapes in a tender stage

The most enjoyable time we spend is when we, the family, are all gathered in the backyard, sitting in the garden enjoying some comfort food. Or doing some barbecue. Or just hanging out and relaxing. Enjoy the photos.

We use the Sumac mixed with dried thyme and roasted sesame to form a paste called "Zaatar". We also mix it with olive oil.

Basil Plant - Not Edible. It gives a great smell when you shake it.

Edible Basil Plant

To end this post by this beautiful rose and this cedar that I planted 3 years ago; it was a small baby cedar and now it is growing and flourishing… Its name is Tina.

A Rose

Tina The Cedar - 3 years old