The sun blazed down, faces were painted at the Summer Fayre, a cooling breeze blew across our skins as we scooted across the barrage, and wispy clouds floated across the azure sky.
That was our Saturday afternoon, and the reason that we decided to attempt a barbecue last night. Off we trotted and stocked up on firelighters, strawberries (for the Pimm's), finger rolls, potato salad and peppers (for the kebabs). How was I to know that this would be the signal for the clouds to gather and threaten our idyllic day?
Nonetheless, we huddled on the patio and enjoyed our bizarre mismatch of cuisine, before having a go at toasting marshmallows on the smouldering (camp)fire.
The Boy's face at the excess charcoal says it all, still tasted great though!
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'Cooking on a Camp Fire' is #47 on the National Trust's list of 50 Things To Do Before You're 11&¾
Gorgeous photos, that looks like so much fun
It looks like you made the most of the time, despite the usual clouds descending to threaten the fun! Toasting marshmallows is great isn't it. Super photo's too.
Great experience, I still remember doing this as a child. His face is a picture
roasting marshmallow sounds like great fun! must try this we are going camper later in the summer 😀
A fantastic way to end a lovely day. The burnt marshmallows are the best 🙂
Ahhh.. he's such a gorgeous boy.. My two had great fun cooking on a campfire… 🙂
Great fun! Who can resist a burnt marshmallow!
What a lovely end to your day! The Boy looks very pleased with his marshmallows 🙂
Aw, this looks amazing. 🙂 I'm glad you saved the day from the weather- it's always the same! Thanks for invitine me to link up! 🙂 x
Going ahead was definitely the right choice, seeing The Boy's happiness with toasting the marshmallows was worth it. Sometimes forging ahead regardless of the weather turns out just fine, thanks for coming over and sharing with Country kids.
oooh I want to do this! although if I serve the kids even slightly browned toast they turn their blooming noses up!!
Love this so much, aren't campfires just so special, thanks for joining in the outdoor play party too.
That naughtly British weather trying to put a dampner on your plans. Glad you still got to toast those lovely marshmallows. Looks like they went down a treat. Popped across from Country Kids x
adore his sticky mouth in the final photo 🙂 there is something amazing about toasted marshmallows and well done for ticking another thing off the big list. x
My guys would love to do this. My son is very almost 11 3/4 so I'm thinking we probably won't get the whole 50 things done. But I'm definitely going to get him doing this. Anything which includes food when you're an 11 year old boy is a hit, right?
Gorgeous photos he looks so happy
love this! We recently baked cakes in a campfire: such fun to see the cooking when you only see the finished result with our oven!
Aww love that satisfied look!
Love that smile after eating the marshmallows, so much fun!
We tried the toasted marshmallow thing but didn't like it. The Boy looks very grown up there.