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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Did a bit of traveling today

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I went to the Miltown Malbay Food Festival...

Cows..can you guess the weight on the white guy?

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A bit of sunshine in Swords

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Today's harvest..time to open a vegetable stand. Beans, tomatoes, peppers and cukes

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

#GardenUpdate2026 Today's harvest, beans, peppers, cukes and 3 tomatoes

Beans, cukes, peppers and tomatoes...yum!

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Grilling done..they are delicious

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Shisto peppers will be blistered on the grill ...some eaten..most frozen.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

About 100 Shisto peppers. A mild pepper..the get cooked whole until charged then seasoned with flaky sea salt. Many will be freezed.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

#GardenUpdate2026 First 2 tomatoes..and a ton of cucumbers.

First 2 tomatoes and plenty of cucumbers.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

#GardenUpdate2026 First pick of green (royal burgandy) beans and cucumbers..2 for pickles..2 for cucumber salad at dinner tonight.

First of the beans and cucumbers picked this season.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#GardenUpdate2026 First pick of the season..these cubanelle peppers will be fried with eggs for dinner tonight.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I planted 2 thornless blackberry bushes last year...I may have a couple to pick soon..

Blackberry bush with berries soon to ripen.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happy Mothers Day Carrie...I am celebrating with my son Alex.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

#Garden2026 Peppers, tomatoes and two rows of beans in the ground. Cucumbers tomorrow.

Peppers, tomatoes and beans planted ..garden 2026

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Spring is on the way...under the snow the daffodils thrive!

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Something new to me...a very good idea!

Water in a box instead of a plastic bottle.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

My power is not out..but I have a pup sitting on me!

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Chillin & grillin ..snow on the ground...chops on the grill

Pork chops grilling and snow still on the ground

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Philly suburbs..all ice coming down now

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Look close...my daffs are pushing up through the ground.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Twas the night before Christmas eve..and the table is set for dinner tomorrow night featuring #Slated.ie products. Happy Holidays Bluesky friends!

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Chocolate pizzelle and Chai pizzelle. Baking done for the season.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

They are very good..but my favorite are the traditional anise seed pizzelles

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Baking some orange cardamom pizzelles.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

I have #Slated on my table...it is gorgeous!

A beautiful piece by #Slated.ie on my Thanksgiving table.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I made pies for the first time. I hope they taste good.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween from cool Paul

Paul's Halloween costume pumpkin and Paul wearing sunglasses

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Last Rose of the season...maybe, sitting next to a pumpkin decorated by Paul.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Gorgeous colors. My pic taken from the gym today.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Sharing a Autumn Whiskey Bramble at #FrielsBar in Miltown Malbay (nominated for tourist pub of the year) with @roisinm.bsky.social on my next to last night of this trip. It is fabulous!

Autumn Whiskey Bramble made by Chris at Friels Pub in Miltown Malbay with world known author Roisin Meaney.

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Dinner... baked haddock with onions, tomatoes, green olives and a bit of garlic and baby potatoes...yum!

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Today I traveled to the end of the Sheeps Head Peninsula. Breathtaking!

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

My home for the next week...

Little "shed" next to my home. I will enjoy a Jameson's here tonight

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Barb Kates @bkates.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Dinner in "The Snug"..Bantry Ireland

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