I’m relatively new to blogs and blogging. But I think I’m finally ready to update my blogroll with the sites I regularly and thoroughly enjoy reading. Read on for my first featured blog.
I get excited about a lot of different kinds of foods and one of them is cherries.
I also get excited about reading thoughtful posts, intriguing takes on life and good writing.
This week: Cherries + Sweet Blog = Small Measure
Right from the perfectly designed header, Small Measure takes you into a warm and down-to-earth way of living well for yourself and the planet. Ashley English writes about her life in a small mountain community and the way she lives a homemade life. There are bees and dogs and canning and cats and recipes and joy and energy, plus some darn good writing to be had.
Ashley is working on a series of books titled Homemade Living and the first book Canning & Preserving with Ashley English is slated for April 2010. On the first Monday of every month, Ashley is holding a Can-Do Contest where she is giving away a canned item homemade in her kitchen that is featured in the book. The Can-Do, Round 2 is happening until August 17 and the incredible item is Cherry, Lemon, & Lemon Thyme Marmalade. That just sounds divine. Made with cherries – woo-hoo!
As I was planning to feature Small Measure, I read that Ashley is contributing a weekly column on Fridays at design*sponge called Small Measures. Her first post was up last Friday about greenmarkets, which you can read here. With d*s approval for my first feature of Blog Love, it makes me think I’m reading the best of the best. And if you haven’t done it yet, check out Ashley’s wonderful blog here.
Photo Credits: 1. Leelanau Tarts (fo-lomo), 2. Pop My Cherries, 3. Cherry Blossoms, 4. Cherries & Bubbbles, 5. Bloody Cherry, 6. Cherries, 7. I Love Cherries!, 8. Cherry with blossoms, 9. Chocolate Cherry Cupcake, 10. For the Love of Cherries, 11. Cherry Blossoms (alternate), 12. First-Cherry
Hi Cyn! I can’t begin to thank you enough for the accolades, and the links! Your kindness is truly appreciated. And it looks like you’ve got a mighty fine blog yourself! Look forward to getting to know you better!
My best,
Ashley
Really, it’s my pleasure, Ashley! I enjoy reading all your posts and am looking forward to your book. And I’ve got my fingers crossed to win the marmalade – mmmmmm!
-Cyn
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