Some days in my life go by in a blink of an eye. I don't know where time went or what I did with it.
Today however, something happened in me. I cannot pin point what, but I started to notice things differently.
I woke up to a lovely post from Sarah. When someone I admire so much says such kind things about me, it affects me. I appreciate it and never, never take it for granted. Then I had a few other encounters, happy accidents, even found sweet Pia on Twitter. Things that made my day.
Finally, these berries. I took them out of the freezer and as they started to come to temperature, I realized how beautiful they really are. Not staged, no styling intentions here, just plain frozen berries. Then, I sighed.
7.29.2010
the Simplicity of Frozen Berries and a Sigh
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The berries are lovely! I understand hectic days that can seem purposeless and I'm so glad you found some friendliness and happy validation today! God works in wonderful ways and helps us when we need Him most.
Have a wonderful, lovely, peaceful, fulfilling day!
Tairay
Isn't it funny how we spend so much time combining ingredients, perfecting cooking techniques, and scouring recipes to come up with something remarkable to eat? We're always forgetting the the perfection in the simplicity of unaltered whole food right from the source.
Good to see that you appreciate the simple things!
Lovely berries! Some days are like that...
Cheers,
Rosa
I love rasps... naturally.
Lovely palette of colours - I'm such a fan of your photography. It's so pleasing when the food cooperates.
(if you ever have time to give me a crit I'd really appreciate it!)
Can't tell you how nice it was to read this post; an escape from complexist and verbosity was exactly what I needed today.
Take care of yourself!
these are so beautiful! really. i think nature does that to you. or anything that comes directly from nature, because they are pure and unchanged from anything in the world.
So beautiful and simple! I love your post and the gorgeous photo of the red berries against the turquoise bowl.
Beautiful! I saw Sarah's post earlier on and was so happy to see you among all the talent, you truly deserve it :)
Beautiful photos! I too just froze about 20lbs of raspberries I recently picked. Nothing like pulling those frozen berries out in the dark winter months.
What a beautiful natural simplicity! Raspberries are the most yummy and gorgeous summer fruit I know. So glad you are having a happy day!
Beautiful bayas... and very likes.
Mmm these look delicious.
There are days which bring so much happiness in to our lives. Glad to know that you had one. Those are gorgeous berries, simplicity at its best.
i love frozen fruits.. frozen grapes are soo amazing :)
love the picture- now i have to get frozen raspberries and blueberries :)
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I'm sure you are bombarded with compliments. And rightly so. The way you express yourself through cooking, photography, presentation...it's truly one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. You are one of those people who makes things more beautiful just by being present. Sounds corny but I cannot explain to you how much of a "spiritual experience" it is to visit your blog. I sense your calm in the words you write and I'm transported to a quiet place through your photography. I just wanted you to know. And I wanted to thank you. As a blogger, I know the amount of time and energy it takes to create beautiful things and find the time to share/post them. I sincerely appreciate your blog...your posts...your perspective on things and your love of organic. You have an amazing gift. I always leave completely inspired. Thank you.
I wake up every morning with a long list of tasks that will inevitably be left half finished by the end of another short day. Sometimes it's nice to take a day for yourself, to be just a little bit overly-sentimental, and enjoy the beauty in something so simple as a bowl of berries. Today, for me, it was the joy of the crisp morning breeze thats been absent in some bouts of humidity lately....Now I keep a journal by my beside. I admit it is full of cheesy motivational words I write for myself, but it helps me appreciate what I get done in one day, as opposed to what goes left undone...
Yes, simplicity is just the thing. :)
sometimes plain is perfect. xo!
Gorgeous and simple.
Sweet and simple and the most scrumptious snack for summer! Wow, that's a lot of "s". This is a lovely photo of one of my favorite snacks!
If you’re interested, I’m having a silicone muffin pan giveaway on my blog – You should enter!
Simple is nice with so many complicated things in our lives these days.
Your post has left a smile on my face all day. Sometimes it's the simplist of things that are the most memorable. Also thank-you for introducing me to Sarah's blog, I have a feeling I'm going to be adding her to my blog addiction!! Many many thanks, peace, love and light xx Emm
very nice
What a beautiful picture! :) It really shows that the best things in life are the simple ones. Like frozen raspberries. :)
You're a great photographer and I'm so glad I found your lovely blog. :)
Have a great day!
Lotta
xx
they are indeed!
you have such a pretty blog.
It's the little things, isn't it? I love finding beauty in simplicity.
Que bonito post Aran. Bso Carmen Zh
The photo is beautiful....I would love to know who makes the wonderful spoon!
Nuala- the spoon is from an italian company called pandora. thanks!
thank you everyone. hope you are enjoying the weekend!
I love that :)
Hunkigarria da.
Me encanta el blog desde que me enseño una amiga, y no podía creer cuando adiviné que eres vasca! Mi familia y yo nos vamos o mover a Donostia este otoño, y seguro que te voy a seguir todo el tiempo que estemos allá.
Oh, and yay for summer simplicity. Same thing happened to me this weekend with some leftover tomatoes (see blog).
sometimes there really isn't anything better then frozen berries! I happen to love frozen blueberries! Hope you have a wonderful week!
love frozen fruit x
www.pinstripeprince.blogspot.com
I so love your blog - thank you!!!
I want you to know that I wrote about you on my own blog. Check it out!
http://discoveryourjoiedevivre.blogspot.com/
And then you ate a berry and found it most tasty.
I love this post very much Aran.
I am so lucky that I found this blog. It is so simple and I am so impressed in the photo of this post. I love the spoon. I wonder where it is from.
berries very yummy...added to a soy smooth yum. Beautiful picture
Just found your blog - it's so beautiful!
Not just the recipes are delicious, the photos are as well.
And i love this post and these moments like the one you wrote about - when all of a sudden, we become conscious, or, more awake, and we see sth. in a new light. Like, when we had a cold and couldn't taste anything, and all of a sudden, taste comes back!
Thanks for sharing.
Parabéns! Muito fofo seu blog!
Adorei tudo que vi e li!
Bjs!
PS. Da uma passadinha no meu...
Link: http://receitasdatatialves.blogspot.com/
I agree that berries are naturally beautiful, Aran, but you make them extra special, like everything else here.
I'm a big, big fan. :)
xx
Yes the simplest things in life are sometimes the best...
so pretty!
Nathalie
I love the red and blue. Your colours are simple and inspiring. Raspberries are my favourite and make excellent photos.
Sometimes, the simplest foods are the most stunning. I often treat myself to a bowl of frozen berries in the morning (or afternoon, or evening)!
simplicity is pure heaven!
www.kellyloves.wordpress.com
Isn't it amazing how something so simple can be so beautiful? I just love frozen fruits in summer. It is just the perfect way to cool off.
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