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Oh, I didn't make a post for such a long time? Things are going fine, I just didn't have time to take a lot of photo every day in the garden. But the beauty is, while you were busy, plants just kept growing. We still have the critter issues, so a lot of potatoes are gone. Well, no time for...

I am back, tomorrow (and Monday) are off days. Let me share some food offered in the cafe recently. Lemon and melon roll - It's a delightful surprise – the contrast between sweetness and acidity makes the tasting experience unique, and the fragrance of fresh lemon zest adds another layer of...

I cut some flowers for decorating the tables in front of my cafe. Sweet Williams from seeds - the color is amazing! I can't stop thinking, as biennials, they will offer more generous flowers next year, right? The final results - I am confident that my cafe is the only cafe in the surroundings...

I finally transplanted an okra in the greenhouse....and it's the first time I can harvest okras, and they are bigger than I expected! Now I know, okra loves super hot environment :lol: (or maybe they hate cold nights here in summer....). In the past few years, they just didn't survive, even I...

Outside my cafe this morning - my container gardening area :D Days are flying even quicker when everyday is busy, and I am happy to meet a lot of kind and lovely people - many more than I imagined. I keep making a lot of delicious food - many were sold before I tried by myself. 🤭...

In fact, I didn't remember how many bouquets I arranged this year. The number didn't matter after you made a lot. :p With the shorter and shorter daylight hours, some plants are ready to blossom. I got some sweet williams, sea lavender, Echinacea, sweet peas, lupines, and hydrangea to replenish...

Today's baking :D Pesto Rolls, Sausage Rolls, and Cinnamon Rolls with orange icing Two different mini-cheesecake and Two tarts :) In fact, there are a bit too many, but it's for the coming weekend, too.

that sounds delicious!

Pest or not, anyway, we finally have this leopard slug in our garden. I am not sure if they really 'hunt' those Spanish slugs, but I also have the gut feeling that these leopard slugs would also cause some damages to the plants. What is your experience? I do want to put both spices together...

Kind of dream comes true! A small jar of wild strawberry jam! Remember that I divided a huge clump of wild strawberry plant into something like 15 plants? I transplanted them in one small raised bed (80*60cm) that was filled with homemade compost before the weather warmed up this spring. And...

Rainy day, humidity is very high. I just made myself a chilled milk tea - black tea, a bit sugar, and milk. Today the cafe is off, so I can take my time for trying some ideas. From a customer's finger food order, I make the 2nd batch pesto rolls. Another motivation behind is - many vegetarian...

Can't agree you more! The more modern and complicated (and expensive) machines usually have terrible issues to clean them up. I did once consider those shiny, bulky, and looks super professional coffee machines that are usually used in the chain cafes - but I don't have the space to accommodate...

When the flowers on the table are so fresh~

Hey, thank you! I just arranged August calendar for my cafe, and I will have more time to take care of the garden soon. Now everything is overgrown and very wild. :D I used to make cinnamon rolls (and pizza) from the ready dough, and bought the frozen cake rolls. :P As long as you were...

Now, let me share some food I made recently. From last week, I started making some mini cheesecakes. People can choose different flavored ones, instead of sticking on one specific flavor. Mixed-berry cheese cake Blueberry and Strawberry Mango cheese cake Lemon cheese cakes Different cake...

So, I made this corner in front of my cafe a mini container garden - plants that need more sunlight are all in the foreground, and more shade-tolerant ones are in the background. Isn't it lovely to enjoy some delicious drinks and desserts in such a place surrounded by plants? Most of the...

Thank you, I am doing fine, just trying to get a new balance after the small cafe is open. Huuuuu~although I open only 6 hours a day, it's more or less a full time job. I always tell myself -- compared with going to the modern cities, paying for the very expensive culinary courses - what I am...

A Huge Hug for Everyone!

Good morning! It's been a while, and the business for my small to-go coffee shop is gradually picking up. It's not a expected or planned chapter, but so far, with this small shop, we know a lot of lovely people. Let me share what I made for today: Lemon and Blueberry Mille Crêpe Cake, made...