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Alex Keerie's avatar

loved this Elizabeth, we spent the day with family, headed up the local hill to watch the sunset. Unfortunately it was a bit dreich here. But I love the idea of not being able to see the change under foot.

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Thanks so much Alex 💕. A friend told me that she is now marking this day to do something meaningful for herself. It’s an idea I think I have to adopt!

Giovanna Solimando's avatar

Beautiful words, Elizabeth. This post is pure poetry. P.S. I love cheesecake! That looks really good.

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Grazie mille, Giovanna 💕

Maryellen Symons's avatar

What a wise, beautiful, poetic reflection on the longest night. How good to read it on the morning of the first lengthening day.

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Thank you Maryellen! I am very glad to have you as a reader here 💕

Wil Reidie's avatar

Thank you so much for these kind words. It means so much to me you enjoyed the recipe and thank you for sharing the results. It looks (obviously) fantastic.

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

The cake was a huge hit! We had a gathering with some neighbours and there was just a sliver left. Next challenge: cardamom buns, which I fell in love with and ate every day when we went to Stockholm a few years ago. I hope the post brings more people to your work, Wil. A very happy Christmas to you and your family 💕

John Gonter's avatar

I'm so happy to see someone else making Wil's cheesecake. I've baked it 4 times now. It's a head turner for sure.

A farmer friend brought some brunost back from a trip she made to Norway with her mom. It was hilarious to see people [farmers mostly] taste it. It's not like any other cheese that I know of.

Thanks again!

Vanilla Black's avatar

That would be a lot of pomegranates to eat.

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Indeed! But so good for you 😊

Lisa McLean's avatar

So the world is slowly turning with your days lengthening and mine shortening. In this instance it reminds me of a sea saw, as I consider the polarity that governs our life on earth.

Thank you for sharing your view out onto the sun setting and how you are deepening your connection with these rhythms. Another window into your beautiful mind.

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Lisa, your comment is so lovely and means so very much 💕. I love that we are at opposite ends of Mother Nature’s dance, and while we will never meet in the middle, hopefully we will meet in real life one day.

Blessings to you at this magical time of year ❤️

Lisa McLean's avatar

Thank you Elizabeth, that is a lovely thought that sees me smiling to myself in the wee hours.

I wish you a very delicious and memorable Christmas with Richard. For some reason I can’t help thinking of Joni Mitchell as I write this. 🙏

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

One of our very favourite singers 🥰

Jan's avatar

What a lovely perspective. What we all look so forward to is already underway.

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

It will be here soon…and in the meantime we can all rejuvenate 💕

Amela Marin's avatar

Wonderful post, Elizabeth. I share the love for Winter Solstice. We are on the other side now! 💕

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Yes! The cycle of life continues 💕

Ellen Kornmehl MD's avatar

Beautifully poetic- and so interesting how life in a hi-rise changed your perspective on time and light

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

It really has! In our house, we were in the midst of an established neighbourhood, with lots of mature trees. It was beautiful but we were completely disconnected from the sky. Now we are blessed to not only see the sky but our view overlooks a large gorgeous neighbourhood that is a green carpet of trees. It’s an ever-changing parade of nature ❤️

Jim Russell's avatar

Beautiful writing Liz!🌸😘

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Thank you Jim! 💕

Betty Williams's avatar

Wow what an interesting cheese! I’ve never heard of it before and defo heading over to check out that recipe! Enjoy this season, Elizabeth!

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

I came across it a couple of years ago but had no idea what it would be used for. Along with this cake, I’m sure there are many interesting uses. I’m on it!

And the same to you Betty-enjoy special times with family and loved ones 💕