Wednesday 4 September 2013

A sassy spring picnic


The first day of spring sees a Middle Eastern breakfast on the beach.


Under dappled light...


a bevvy of bamboo brollies...


gently shade a feast...


...of strawberries warmed by the sun 


 ...haloumi grilled on an open flame


 ...pitta bread ready for filling


...and lovingly home-made Koftas.


Chilled lemon, lime and soda quenches the thirst...


As we celebrate the beautiful Sas.


Three cheers for spring!
© 2013 Francesca Muir

21 comments:

  1. how I wish spring would be the next season here too
    you wrote a wonderful comment for this is belgium and I like it, ...of course I do
    greetings from brussels,
    anni

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    1. Thank you Anni - Spring greetings from Sydney to you. Fx

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  2. yum....that haloumi looks so delicious Looks like it was great day Francesca. xx

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    1. Thank you Millie - it was - and you're right the haloumi was the best! Fx

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  3. Oh my, my mouth is watering. I can almost taste that wonderful food from here. (You need to link this to Marsha Mayne's Foodie Tuesday at Inside Journeys blog)!!

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  4. I miss Lebanese food!! I miss the beach! I'm not even going to think about winter around the corner here. I refuse! Xcat

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    1. Sending you Sydney Spring greetings and warmth Cat. Next time I'll have extra for you! Ciao F xx

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  5. Ps Francesca I'm doing a giveaway for my new book over on my blog so do have a peep! Xx

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  6. It was a really nice picnic Francesca...
    Costas

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    1. A pleasure Costas - you are always welcome. Fx

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  7. Yum, haloumi and pita bread, so good, and so unavailable here!

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  8. Sunflowers are just the happiest flowers that's why i love them so much, great post and oh that food!!!
    xxx lisa

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    1. Happy sunflowers to you Lisa as you prepare for your first Italian winter. Keep warm and keep smiling. Ciao Bella Fxx

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  9. Delicious food. Love these strawberries. Seems like a perfect tourist destination.
    Have a lovely weekend.

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    1. Thank you - Balmoral is a definite must if you come to Sydney - but then everywhere is a must here! Sending you fresh sun-warmed strawberries! Fx

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  10. All those things seem to be sooooo tempting!!

    My photo contest is almost ready, i'll let you know when I'll post it (today or tommorrow)
    As you wrote it in your post "easier to say than to do"! :o)

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  11. Thank you Malyss and good luck. Looking forward to seeing your post. F x

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  12. Photo contest posted here:

    http://marielatortue.blogspot.com/

    Just hoping I understood well and made things in the right way! :o)

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  13. Me gusta el trabajo fotografico que he visto en tu blog. va un saludo en la distancia, Rodisi

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  14. Hi, Francesca! Beautiful spring light.. The umbrellas look like eastern Asian. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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