Fluffernut just swayed into the kitchen this evening, making his customary strangled screech of a hello.
“You were a good runner,” Meredith says, as she arranges the found kindling in the fireplace.
She and the famous three have been for a walk.
“You must be hungry!”
“Fluffernut“, or Midnight as he is officially known, hesitates–then hears the snap of the catfood tin and decides a little snack would go down rather well.
Meredith’s pre-prandial stroll down the field is popular with our three four-leggers.
Fluffernut and Beau spreading love all over the place
A walk on the wild side with the brothers sets you up for the evening just fine.
Ben is up in the fig tree keeping watch as Meredith waters the courtyard (a hot and sunny Spring so far!). You never know who might be creeping around ready to pounce–better to keep her safe!
No sign of Beau–the customary gate-keeper–Meredith says he tired himself out showing off on the walk and is still climbing the hill.
Beau thinking “It’s a long way home…”
The big boy carries some weight.
Robin Ellis 
Who can resist cats on a walk? Yes, Lizzie hears the tin and comes running. Such good companions. Yours are lovely.
I love cats too, but don’t have any at present.
I have a cartoon which shows two cats talking on a back yard fence. One says to the other.. “Shhh I think I hear a can opener in Cincinnati”. 🙂
Meredith writing: Love that story, Stephanie. I creep into the pantry to open the cat food can as silently as possible, but usually Beau, upstairs, deeply asleep, can register that telltale sound and pads down to eat his nth snack of the day, when I’m just trying to feed little, thin Midnight. I’m convinced that the makers of cat food tins deliberately construct them so that they make a loud noise when opened, summoning any cat in a 100 yd radius.
Meredith and Robin,
This is lovely beyond words.
Thank you !
God bless our cherished four pawed companions,especially for the joy they bring.
It was delightful to return from a walk with my dog Emma to see your post and Meredith’s pictures of a walk with your cats.
Emma is attuned to the sound of the kibble going into her bowl. She is even more attuned to the sound of a bag of treats being opened. She now comes when she hears any sound that sounds like someone getting a snack in hopes that her eagerness is rewarded.
Those quirks are endearing.
What a joy your posts are!! The stories of your cats lift my day. Thank you Robin!
I just love to see your cats and the stories are great.
I have a cat I rescued this past December. He kept showing up on my deck this past December. I went out one evening to feed him (I’m an easy touch) and I found rubber bands around his neck. I took him inside and cut the rubber bands off. He promptly walked around the house and stayed. I named him “Sweetie”. Sweetie is coal-black and I just love him.
Well done you.
I have given over most of my back yard to the neighborhood’s ferals/homeless. They are a great group! Nice cats! One of the many things I like about you and Meridith is your devotion to your little kitties. (And then there’s your view of our president too)
You have cats too. We have cats. I have a blog, and discuss politics and food. Sorry to see that one of your commenters didn’t like that. If you want to see my site, let me know. I don’t use my name. So I would send it by return email to emali here.I have comments on many things. One can terms search.
All the best
The blog is bozonbloggon.blogspot.com
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Cooking posts are normally prafaced by THE MENU
Thanks.
ALL MY MEOWS WERE RESCUED FROM STREET. SINCE I HAVE A BIG APT THEY RUN HIDE SREECH ETC
ADMIT THEY AND I WOULD BE ENVIOUS FOR LAND GREENERY TREES ETC
MANY MEOWS FROM BROOKLYN NEW YORK
Tabby….(I know…not an original name) our cat inherited from my late father really rules in our house! She has two very feisty Border Terrier companions who are to say the least….petrified of her! She is one bossy beast!!
Our big Felix, sadly with us no more, used to accompany us on our walk round the village, much to the amusement of our French neighbours. He was rather large and frankly, fat, so when he tired, I used to pick him up and drape him around my neck like a winter scarf. We discovered that he was fat because he would have four houses to eat at. In the house on the corner, he had a rather lovely red velvet chaise longue to lounge on, and a bowl, bought especially for him. He used to return home smelling of very expensive perfume from one rather glamorous lady neighbour, so we always knew where he had been. I had to ask everyone not to feed him as he was so portly, but giving him hugs and companionship was very welcome! He, and they obliged. We were all heartbroken when he went to cat heaven, but with very fond and loving memories.
Adore the name Fluffernut ð¤ most suitable for the fluffy tailed pussy. ð¾ð¾ Was it you who gave his lordship his name. ð
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Enchanting! What beautiful four-pawed companions, Robin. It appears that they have a lovely environment in which to walk, climb and play!
Robin just got voted biggest heart throb on a show with Brian Connerlly & Gok Wan. But we knew that anyway!!!
That is surprising! I think you mean Aidan.
Dear Robin & Meredith, Your cat pictures & stories are so great. I love to see them. Thank you so much for brightening up my day. The cats won’t want to try this recipe, but you might. At long last, here is the Chili Herb Cashew saute
with my very Best Wishes.
Vegetarian Chili with Cashews and Herbs
1 cup diced green pepper
1 cup diced celery
3 T virgin olive oil and 1 T oil
2 15 oz. cans no- salt drained kidney beans or fresh beans soaked
2 15 oz. cans diced tomato or equivalent fresh tomato dice.
2-3 cloves garlic peeled, chopped
1 cup roasted whole unsalted cashews
1 T red wine vinegar
Medium onion diced
1/2 t. each salt, oregano, basil, dill, and (if desired) crushed red pepper or to taste
1 T. each ground cumin, coriander or to taste
Use med-large, heavy pot. Saute garlic and onions in 3 T oil about 2 min then add celery and peppers. Continue the saute until tender. Add remaining oil along with salt and herbs, stirring about 1 minute. Add in tomatoes; simmer about 15 min on low heat, then add beans, cashews and vinegar. Continue to simmer another 20 min or more to blend flavors.
Added sugar: 0g per serving.
I shall try this-thanks very much.
That recipe sounds gorgeous – can’t wait to try it. I’m not a veggie, but have definite ‘leanings’ – just a pity I live with three unabashed carnivores!! They wouldn’t thank me for this one. My OH would just say, ‘can’t you add some meat to it?’ Sad, isn’t it