This series is an opportunity to showcase posts from around our community and the brilliant bloggers who share with us. It would be amazing if you would follow the links to the post I have highlighted and whilst visiting follow and support the blogger.
The first post is from inspirational author Brigid P. Gallagher who has been taking a course in Beekeeping.. this post from last week is the second part, but there is a link to the first.
My beekeeping studies continue – this post follows on from An Inspiring Introduction to Beekeeping
A big thank you to my teachers at The Glasshouses, Killult http://www.natithegloine.com
Smokers
Smoke is puffed over the top of the frames, to calm the bee colony when inspecting a hive.
Scraps of newspaper are first set on fire inside a metal container in the smoker, before adding pine needles to create smoke for the inspection.
The smoke is then dispensed using the small bellows attached to the main metal container.
Hive Inspection
The roof of the hive is removed gently to allow for close inspection, before smoke is puffed over the top of the frames.
You will see that these outer frames are beginning to get covered in wax comb by the bees. You can also see small residues on the inside cover.
Head over to read the rest of this interesting post: https://watchingthedaisies.com/2019/09/11/an-inspiring-introduction-to-beekeeping-part-2/
Brigid P. Gallagher, BUY: https://www.amazon.in/Brigid-P-Gallagher/e/B01N8UCYYD
Blog: https://watchingthedaisies.com/ – Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16119226.Brigid_P_Gallagher
The next writer with a post that I am sure you will enjoy if from John Rieber.. and in this week’s Bookmobile takes us to the sunny and very beautiful Provence.
Time To Celebrate The Terrific Cookbook Author Patricia Wells!
This Wednesday’s Bookmobile is heading to France to hang out with one of the greatest and most prolific Cookbook Authors ever – Patricia Wells, who along with bestselling cookbooks also wrote a terrific memoir about her life, along with her husband Walter!
“We’ve Always Had Paris…And Provence” by Patricia and Walter Wells.
Wednesday’s Bookmobile is going on a delicious journey to Paris and Provence, as Patricia tells her fascinating story and love of food.
Here is the Amazon writeup of their memoir:
“Patricia Wells, long recognized as the leading American authority on French food, and her husband, Walter, live the life in France that many of us have often fantasized about. After more than a quarter century, they are as close to being accepted as “French” as any non-natives can be. In this delightful memoir they share in two voices their experiences—the good, the bad, and the funny—offering a charming and evocative account of their beloved home and some of the wonderful people they have met along the way.”
Head over and enjoy the rest of the post and take your appetite with you: https://johnrieber.com/2019/09/18/the-delicious-life-of-patricia-wells-wednesdays-bookmobile-heads-to-provence-for-her-memoir/
About John Rieber
I love great food, interesting books, fascinating travel, outrageous movies, and bacon, especially when it sits on top of a great cheeseburger! I work in entertainment – and I have been lucky enough to interview some really talented Artists – that guides my posts: interesting and provocative movies, music, social media and of course, food, since I believe strongly in the maxim, “everyone eats!”
And finally today, our resident food expert Carol has a very whimsical post on Wednesdays and here is a snippet from this week….everything from National Cheeseburger Day (and one in a can), The Royal Opera House and the upcoming Oktoberfests…something for everyone…
Thank you once again for joining me on Whimsical Wednesday when anything goes..wherever my thoughts take me or when something stops me in my tracks and makes me think or when something just wows me…
So come with me and see what has astonished or wowed me this week and what memories have been evoked…Wednesday is the day when I leave controversy at the door…It is the day I can reminisce and indulge myself..generally about things past…Yes, I get maudlin…But memories are good..sometimes they make you a little sad as you wish you could see that person or be in that place and that time again and for a moment or two you are….Enjoy!
Today there are two National Days…Actually more than two but none which piqued my interest…National Play-Doh Day…Yes, mums, dads and grandparents…
Do you really love Play-Doh as much as the kids? I blimmin didn’t… it got stuck everywhere…In the hair, in the carpet, on the clothes, the dog and it stuck fast…
Fast forward….It is National Cheeseburger Day…
Head over to find out more about cheeseburger in a can and much more whimsy: https://carolcooks2.com/2019/09/18/whimsical-wednesdays-with-carol-2/
About Carol Taylor
Enjoying life in The Land Of Smiles I am having so much fun researching, finding new, authentic recipes both Thai and International to share with you. New recipes gleaned from those who I have met on my travels or are just passing through and stopped for a while. I hope you enjoy them.
You can find out more about Carol and catch up with her Food and Cookery Column HERE
Connect to Carol via her blog and enjoy posts on healthy eating, conservation, waste management, travel and amazing recipes: https://carolcooks2.com/
Thank you for dropping in and I hope you will head over to enjoy the posts in full…more Blogger Daily posts next week.. Thanks Sally
Thank you so much, Sally and what wonderful company I am in..Both posts are awesome Bees, food and beautiful scenery..Heaven on earth 🙂 xx
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If you love bees and would love to know more then there is a fascinating post here and if you love French food then look no further and thirdly you have me and my Whimsical Wednesdays so all in all you can add The Royal Opera House to the mix so find a comfy chair and prepare for one of the most interesting reads you may have had for a while…Enjoy!
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Thanks for sharing Carol… I thought you would enjoy the bees…hugsxx
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I love the posts on the bees, Sally you are absolutely correct…Hugs xxx
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Thank you Carol.
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Many thanks for the share Sally. Happy weekend. xx
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You too Brigid..hugs
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Thank you for including me this week! Also, it really is a fun mix of stories, and I appreciate that you are so supportive of fellow bloggers – bravo to you!
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Pleasure John.. you had me at Provence. too good not to pass along. Enjoy your weekend.
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Thank you so much – I hope you have a great weekend as well!
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Lovely posts, Sally. I read John’s the other day and found it most entertaining. I’ll visit the other two now.
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Fantastic Robbie thank you..have a good weekend.. hugs
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What a great group! ❤
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Thank you Colleen.. have a lovely weekend. ♥
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You too, Sally. ❤
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Terrific posts, Sally
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Thanks John..hugs
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A wonderful posting, Sally! Thank you, i will head over to visit. Have a wondeful weekend! Michael
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Great Michael..thank you..hugs
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Thanks for these Fab Friday shares Sal. All wonderful ❤ xx
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Thanks Debby..♥♥
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this is what happens when I fall behind on my blog reading – I missed National Play-Doh day! dang!
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What…oh no… you missed so much fun..
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and I am sure we have play-doh somewhere in the house!
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