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Sunday Snapshots: Lazy Summer Sunday

July 1, 2012 by Nancy Lopez-McHugh 39 Comments

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Summer’s Sundays are meant to be spent doing the things you love. Be it spending time with your family, going for a walk or simply enjoying a lazy day off with some of your favorite foods.

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One of my most favorite lazy day activity is sitting down with a good book. An occasional glass of a nice red wine doesn’t hurt either.

Sunday Snapshots, blueberries, red wine, caraway bread, summer, Photography, Spicie Foodie

If I get hungry and want a light summertime snack nothing satisfies me more than fresh juicy berries.

Sunday Snapshots, blueberries, red wine, caraway bread, summer, Photography, Spicie Foodie

Throw in a slice or two of my favorite Czech caraway bread and I’m complete.

Sunday Snapshots, blueberries, red wine, caraway bread, summer, Photography, Spicie Foodie

This little old book you see above is one of my most cherished possessions. I found it in a bookstore a long time ago and it has traveled and been by my side ever since.

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It’s pages have started to turn yellow and the binding has begun cracking. It has that smell that old books have. A smell that speaks to my heart. A smell that makes me fantasies about the people, the eyes and hands that looked at and held it before landing in mine.

Sunday Snapshots, blueberries, red wine, caraway bread, summer, Photography, Spicie Foodie

The stories are well below my reading level, but that doesn’t matter. What matters is that on a hot and lazy summer day it makes a great companion.

 

Tell me what is your favorite lazy summer activity?

 

Happy Sunday everyone! Tomorrow we kick off a very special month of celebrations, see you then.

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Comments

  1. Rosa says

    July 1, 2012 at 11:01

    Wonderful shots. I love the 4th picture. Romantic…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 1, 2012 at 14:59

      Thank you Rosa:)

      Reply
  2. RecipeNewZ says

    July 1, 2012 at 19:01

    Beautiful photos! I can only imagine the taste of that caraway bread – must be wonderful! In a day or 2 I am going to make my own caraway bread, which I call “German” :-), with rye flour, whey and whole farro seeds. I wish I could try the Check one. And I think my favorite lazy summer activity would be sitting somewhere by the lake, also with a book and a bowl of berries :-)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 2, 2012 at 22:02

      That’s great that you bake your own caraway bread. It sounds delicious! Sitting by the lake would be great right about now :)

      Reply
  3. Marie Summerson says

    July 1, 2012 at 21:54

    What an amazing set of photos!!! They epitomize my Sunday :-) In fact, I’ve been reading all day today, when it’s 100 F outside and as humid as in Russian sauna. Instead of blueberries I have fresh raspberry and peaches….Delicious!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 2, 2012 at 22:02

      Thank you Marie:) Raspberry and peaches sound great.

      Reply
  4. Ramona says

    July 1, 2012 at 22:36

    Poetry in photography…. beautiful job! I am having a lazy (but not great) Sunday. Just trying to get things done… but not really getting anything done. My perfect lazy Sunday is getting some spicy take out and a load of romantic comedies to watch on the TV…. :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 2, 2012 at 22:03

      I like your lazy Sunday, sounds fun:) Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    July 1, 2012 at 22:52

    Those blueberries look so plump and luscious, love your shots. Reading on a summer afternoon is one of life’s small pleasures (in fact, off to do that now :))!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 2, 2012 at 22:03

      Thanks and I hope you enjoyed your reading time.

      Reply
  6. Suzanne Perazzini says

    July 2, 2012 at 00:11

    Summer Sundays are different to winter ones. At the moment we are hunkered down against the cold and my favourite Sunday is to stay at home all day, baking and blogging.
    We studied so much Shakespeare at school that few of us consider it Sunday reading material – unfortunately because he was a marvellous writer.

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    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 2, 2012 at 22:04

      Hi Suzanne,

      That’s right you’re dealing with winter right now. During our winter staying indoors and baking is something I love to do. Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Victoria of Flavors of the Sun says

    July 2, 2012 at 00:13

    Gorgeous photos! Absolutely stunning. Sounds like a perfect day to me!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 2, 2012 at 22:04

      Thank you Victoria!

      Reply
  8. Yelena says

    July 2, 2012 at 02:08

    Love the colors on your photos, so vibrant-) Your day is dreamy!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 2, 2012 at 22:04

      Thank you Yelena:)

      Reply
  9. Eha says

    July 2, 2012 at 06:29

    I can’t believe it: I too have the book, would you believe given as a prize in far ago High School! Besides cooking [and reading and a hundred other things – am a Gemini: what do you expect :) ! ] my favourite Sunday activity is spending the day in the garden working with all my flowers, vegetables and herbs – so soothing and so productive!!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 2, 2012 at 22:05

      Really? That is so cool:) Gardening sounds like a great way to spend your Sunday.

      Reply
  10. Holly says

    July 2, 2012 at 09:05

    How do blueberries pair with wine? I don’t think I’ve ever tried it.

    Reading a book with a glass of wine, preferably rosé, is my favorite summer Sunday activity too.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 2, 2012 at 22:06

      Hi Holly,

      I thought they paired quite well. Every now and the when it is really hot and humid a rose is perfect.

      Reply
  11. Emily @ Life on Food says

    July 3, 2012 at 12:40

    Wine and a good book sounds very enjoyable to me. In fact a swipe of goat cheese on your bread and I would be pretty content for hours.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 3, 2012 at 14:08

      Oh yes, goat cheese would have been even better:) Thanks Emily!

      Reply
  12. DB-The Foodie Stuntman says

    July 3, 2012 at 14:25

    Favorite summer activity? Backyard barbecues with friends and family!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 3, 2012 at 14:46

      That is a great summer activity DB:)!

      Reply
  13. Ruby says

    July 3, 2012 at 15:16

    Gorgeous images, and so pleased to learn you’re a fellow book-sniffer! How to explain the magic of the smell of old books to someone like my husband, who insists I should be converted to Kindles? I think you either get it or you don’t. Glad you do! :-)

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    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 3, 2012 at 19:43

      Are you kidding, the smell of old books or even better a book store full of old books is heaven to me. As a fellow book-sniffer I’m sure you’ve been to Shakespeare and Company in Paris. That is my all time favorite store of any kind. You know I’m so conflicted because I can’t give up real book but I do love technology.

      Thanks Ruby and glad to see there are fellow book-sniffers out there:)

      Reply
  14. Kelly says

    July 3, 2012 at 18:11

    Gorgeous shots and I have that same Tiffany’s necklace, love! :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 3, 2012 at 19:44

      Cool;) Thanks Kelly, hope you are doing well.

      Reply
  15. Magic of Spice says

    July 3, 2012 at 22:19

    Lovely shots! I just love old books and I have a few that I have had since childhood :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 4, 2012 at 14:28

      That is so cool! I wish I still had some from my childhood.

      Reply
  16. Elyse @The Cultural Dish says

    July 4, 2012 at 16:58

    You’re right – there really is nothing like some fresh berries, wine, and a good book!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 4, 2012 at 17:20

      Glad you agree Elyse;)

      Reply
  17. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    July 5, 2012 at 08:45

    I don’t get to have much relaxing/lazy time but I would love to read a book if I have. Lately I’m so tired with kids at home and summer activities that I barely have time for a book or any slow time. Your story made me long for some getaway and relax…. That book is wonderful and really cool. I never own a book that I love and keep. But your story made me wish to have one that I always go back to. :-)

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    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 5, 2012 at 12:19

      Hi Nami,
      I can imagine how busy you must be right now. Hopefully you’ll get some relaxation time soon:)

      Reply
  18. Patty says

    July 6, 2012 at 01:15

    Beautiful post-makes me want to relax with a bowl of blueberries, a favorite lovingly used book and a glass of red wine right now;-) Gorgeous photos my dear, you’re always an inspiration;-)ps, I won’t forget the bread!

    Reply
  19. Peggy says

    July 7, 2012 at 19:57

    With the heat at full blast outside, curling up inside (where the air is cool!) with a great book is definitely my idea of a good time =)

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    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 7, 2012 at 23:36

      Yeah, curling up with a good book and the ac sounds like more fun:)

      Reply
  20. vianney says

    July 7, 2012 at 21:15

    I love lazy summer sundays. I make an effort to go totally offline on Sundays, to unwind with family. The color pops so sweetly off your pictures Nancy! Have a fab weekend!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 7, 2012 at 23:35

      Good for you, I need to do that too at least one day a week. Thanks and you too!

      Reply

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