The Wartime Kitchen & Garden

I've found Harry and Ruth in a new series.

Happy Second Week of Advent - Carols from St Albans Abbey

The choir of St.Albans Abbey sings Boris Ord's setting of 'Adam lay ybounden', and Andrew Lumsden's arrangement of the ancient Advent hymn 'Come, thou Redeemer of the earth' 

Bunsli de Bâle

Halifax Explosion (1917)

This happened 95 years ago yesterday. This morning I Listened to this mans great niece interviewed on radio.

At the Cabin

At the Cabin, a set on Flickr.

Just some photos that I took this afternoon out at the cabin. Click on any photo to enlarge it.

Potjie Cooking (Potjiekos) Baked Beans in the Cabin.

I finally got around to using my Potjie, cast-iron pot, to do some baked beans in the cabin on the wood-stove, carrying right along with the cast-iron cooking theme I also did a local favourite, fried dough, in a cast-iron skillet.

Happy First Week of Advent - O Come, Emmanuel - (Piano/Cello) - ThePianoGuys

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Check out our special Christmas version of this video here:http://youtu.be/ugV6QGcafEE

We love the Holiday Season. Why? It's a great excuse to be extra nice to each other. =) ... And we love Christmas music, lights, presents, and the excitement of our sleepless children anticipating the advent of Christmas day. We know there are many out there who do not celebrate Christmas or believe in what it may represent. This song is not meant to exclude anyone. We hope this song is an opportunity to reflect on everything we are blessed with in life -- family, a beautiful earth, a place to rest our head, the warmth of the sun. The lyrics of this piece speak of being "ransomed" from captivity. In general terms, at some point or another in our lives we find ourselves at the receiving end of a "ransom" -- a rescue by someone or something -- even as simple as a note from a friend, a hug from a child, a much-needed vacation, or the unconditional affection of a loyal dog. That is what this song represents to us. People may define the "rescue" moments in life differently, but the meaning of the moments remain the same. To many, including us, the story of The Savior is the sweetest and most priceless "ransom" of all. To Him we dedicate this song.

And with this video we wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a bright future filled with "rescue" moments. We love you!

A thousand THANK YOUs to John Garbett and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for allowing us access to their beautiful Jerusalem Movie Set where this was filmed. We felt transported to the Holy Land as we played music and filmed there. It was an incredible experience.

And many many thanks to Marshall McDonald, an incredible friend and example who co-wrote this arrangement.

Credits
O Come, O Come Emmanuel - traditional
Arrangement written by Marshall McDonald and Steven Sharp Nelson
Arrangement produced by Al van der Beek, Jon Schmidt, and Steven Sharp Nelson
Performed by
Steven Sharp Nelson: Cello
Jon Schmidt: Piano
Cello recorded by Blair Leishman at Covenant Studios
Piano recorded by Al van der Beek at ThePianoGuys Studios
Mixed and mastered by Al van der Beek at TPG Studios
Video filmed, edited, and produced by Paul Anderson and Tel Stewart

Lyrics to O Come, Emmanuel 
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
[Refrain] Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Wisdom from on high,
Who orderest all things mightily;
To us the path of knowledge show,
And teach us in her ways to go.
[Refrain]
O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan's tyranny;
From depths of hell Thy people save,
And give them victory over the grave.
[Refrain]
O come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death's dark shadows put to flight.
[Refrain]
O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
[Refrain]
O come, O come, great Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes on Sinai's height
In ancient times once gave the law
In cloud and majesty and awe.
[Refrain]
O come, Thou Root of Jesse's tree,
An ensign of Thy people be;
Before Thee rulers silent fall;
All peoples on Thy mercy call.
[Refrain]
O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of all mankind;
Bid Thou our sad divisions cease,
And be Thyself our King of Peace

Sophie's Sunshine Food - S1 Ep2 - Andalucia - BBC

Sophie Grigson joins Adwoa Webber and Ben Stradling in Andalucia - the home of Tapas. Back in Bristol they recapture a taste of Southern Spain with chilled Salmorejo, saffron rice with seafood, tasty morsels of patatas bravas and chickpeas with spinach inspired by the Tapas bars of Seville, food that is an instant passport to the sun - whatever the weather.

It's getting colder.

Hurricane Sandy Road Damage to Hatteras Island - Driving on and off with...

This is video shot by a gardener that I follow on youTube. 

Here is a look at the damage to the highway at the north end of Hatteras Island following Hurricane Sandy. Most of this was shot on 11/21/12, almost exactly a month since the hurricane! Work and progress has been slow due to the challenges imposed by the terrible weather we have had since the hurricane. The only way on and off the island right now is by either a ferry or a 4wd only access road that is open form 5am - 10pm depending on the weather and the tides. I don't see our situation changing for several weeks yet. Thanks for watching, I will try to update you as the situation changes.

A Year at Kew - 2.4

2005. Series 2 - This program follows the daily life of various individuals at Kew over an entire year, showing work on the Gardens, behind-the-scenes science, and some overseas expeditions. It follows the trials and tribulations that affect the myriad of gardeners, horticulturists and the other people who work at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. (12 episodes)

The last of the harvest and preparing for winter

A Year at Kew - 2.3

2005. Series 2 - This program follows the daily life of various individuals at Kew over an entire year, showing work on the Gardens, behind-the-scenes science, and some overseas expeditions. It follows the trials and tribulations that affect the myriad of gardeners, horticulturists and the other people who work at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. (12 episodes)

A Year at Kew - 2.2

2005. Series 2 - This program follows the daily life of various individuals at Kew over an entire year, showing work on the Gardens, behind-the-scenes science, and some overseas expeditions. It follows the trials and tribulations that affect the myriad of gardeners, horticulturists and the other people who work at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. (12 episodes)

Pickling Shallots

A Year at Kew - 2.1

2005. Series 2 - This program follows the daily life of various individuals at Kew over an entire year, showing work on the Gardens, behind-the-scenes science, and some overseas expeditions. It follows the trials and tribulations that affect the myriad of gardeners, horticulturists and the other people who work at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. (12 episodes)

A Year at Kew - 2.12

2005. Series 2 - This program follows the daily life of various individuals at Kew over an entire year, showing work on the Gardens, behind-the-scenes science, and some overseas expeditions. It follows the trials and tribulations that affect the myriad of gardeners, horticulturists and the other people who work at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. (12 episodes)

Bird Table & My Table

Another day in the Cabin a bit long and boring unless you like to watch birds. I built a primitive bird table and set it up outside the cabin and was amazed at the number and variety of birds that arrived within a few hours of putting out the first bird seed. I also did my first cooking in the wood stove.

A Year at Kew - 2.11

2005. Series 2 - This program follows the daily life of various individuals at Kew over an entire year, showing work on the Gardens, behind-the-scenes science, and some overseas expeditions. It follows the trials and tribulations that affect the myriad of gardeners, horticulturists and the other people who work at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. (12 episodes)

A Year at Kew - 2.10

2005. Series 2 - This program follows the daily life of various individuals at Kew over an entire year, showing work on the Gardens, behind-the-scenes science, and some overseas expeditions. It follows the trials and tribulations that affect the myriad of gardeners, horticulturists and the other people who work at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. (12 episodes)