For some reason I can’t create a proper video with this footage but anyway I am relieved a few of the lights I saw today are visible. So beautiful, lovely colours. I’ve also added above some pretty candles I lit in the church. Have taken lots of photographs to add to my portfolio but enough for one day. Time to have a cup of tea then snuggle in for the evening.
Tiffany Belle Harper.
Yorkshire have what I believe to be the best Fish and Chips in the UK. They’re so fattening. Not cheap either, although many fish and chip shops do lunch deals. I paid around £6.50 to take away with a drink. But … it’s well worth it. I would say Fish and Chips are probably the most traditional English meal. They used to be served in newspaper, lined with grease proof paper. Sadly, now they tend to be in disposable cartons. The sauce is ‘curry’ a traditional accompaniment or there’s mushy peas to choose from – equally nice!
I’ve been out in the fresh air all day. To be honest it’s one of the best days of my life. Not for any particular reason to pin-point – other than I felt so happy. I’ve been here, there and everywhere of recent weeks – so, it was nice to get my dogs in the car and go out – destination unknown, to ‘just’ drive and stop off wherever the mood took me.
I’ve found yet more places of absolute beauty in Leeds and Yorkshire. I discovered the village where the UK soap series ‘Emmerdale Farm‘ used to be filmed. (Although, I dont’ watch soaps …) A place called ‘Esholt‘ on the edge of ‘Yeadon‘ (between Shipley and Guiseley). Less than half an hour from my house.
There was a lovely lady walking her dogs who took me round the village. Then I went off alone with my camera. Dogs in car, shattered after their huge run. ‘Bit of me time’, went into the church. Had a few private thoughts – at one. Going to make a little video about it.
But anyway, whilst in the grounds I noticed a red jar in a garden terrace – the sunlight just caught it. Words can’t describe how beautiful it was but I managed to capture it with my camera.
The strength of the sun had made the rest quite shady by lens view but on getting home I’ve managed to lift the light from the image I saw before me that was just so breathtaking. I didn’t take my actual video camera but used the recording software on my Olympus Pen that isn’t very good quality although the camera itself is my favourite thing. Just hope it’s picked up the colour as well as this photograph. Haven’t looked through the snips yet.
Going to add lots more pics to my photographic portfolio about the village and also a Japanese garden in Horsforth I often visit. It’s been a blissful day. Thank you nature for all your energy!
Tiffany Belle Harper
Yorkshire is abundant with hidden beauty. One moment you can be in a town, turn a corner to find a metropolis of unspoilt glory. It’s a haven full of quaintness and natural awe. Found this space today, loved it. I believe allotments should also be available to schools, prison inmates and those who suffer mental health issues. Nobody should be deprived of natural space.
Tiffany Belle Harper©
This is simple to create and it really doesn’t matter what vegetables you use provided they are suitable for roasting. Nutritious and very tasty!
You will need:-
2 courgettes
4 tomatoes whole
1 spanish onion
1 aubergine
around 10 mushrooms
1 red or orange pepper
2 garlic cloves
1 sweet potato (leave skin on)
2 to 3 tablespoons of oil
Dried sage (approx 2 tablespoons)
Sesame seeds (approx 2 tablespoons)
Heat oil in a baking tray in hot oven. Chop all of the vegetables in various sizes to create texture. Don’t cut them too small. Leave the tomatoes whole.
Drop the vegetables into the oil and give them a shake to ensure they’re all covered in the fat. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Then sprinkle the dried sage over the vegetables. Shake again then put into hot oven for around 25 minutes or until the onion is soft and the mushrooms start to brown. (Be sure not to burn the vegetables …)
Pour vegetables into non stick pan and add the sesame seeds. Stir through. Finally add a tin of good quality chopped tomatoes or carton of passata.
Serve piping hot with bread, fries or as I have done – with basmati brown rice and chick peas.
Makes around 4 to 6 portions. Can be frozen. Enjoy!
Tiffany Belle Harper.
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