I had a fantastic day with family, and Kim cooked up a great Shepherds Pie that no one could tell it was vegetarian, with home made garlic bread. Kim made the bread and I supplied the garlic from last years crop.
The cake was to die for. Kim made a double Victoria chocolate sponge cake with shaved white chocolate.
My daughter Megan took this picture which really captured the moment.
Here is to another great green year!
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Gavin Webber's daily goal is to live a more sustainable lifestyle, in an effort to reduce his family's environmental footprint so we can all make a difference for our children & future generations to come.
This in my view is one of the best posts Gavin has put on his blog! It epitomizes the way life should be. The whole family joining in to make a special day for Gavin with home made food from the garden or the kitchen and the sheer delight on Gavin’s face as he is presented with his birthday cake. I can almost hear the Happy Birthday song coming through the picture. Compare this with someone I went to visit recently whose birthday it was and I was offered a piece of her birthday cake. It was a tasteless white cake from the supermarket with fake cream on top and a few streaks of synthetic red stuff over it. The husband served it with some hard imported strawberries – and they all though it was wonderful….ugh. Gavin you are clearly a happy man, and I’m sure much of your happiness comes from your new way of life. You and your family are an inspiration to us all. David
Happy Birthday Gavin and here’s to many more green years ahead. Beautiful birthday cake too – any chance of the recipe being shared for both the cake and the shepherds pie – they both look and sound delicious.
Kathy P. says
Happy birthday, Gav! Looks like you had a great day.
Lanie at Edible Urban Garden says
Happy birthday! Wow – that cake looks delicious.
Bruise Mouse says
Wishing you a fabulously happy birthday, Gav. It sounds like you had a wonderful dinner with your lovely family.
x
Michael says
So, how many does each candle represent???
(not as many as mine I fear 🙁 )
Happy Birthday Gav.
Anonymous says
This in my view is one of the best posts Gavin has put on his blog! It epitomizes the way life should be. The whole family joining in to make a special day for Gavin with home made food from the garden or the kitchen and the sheer delight on Gavin’s face as he is presented with his birthday cake. I can almost hear the Happy Birthday song coming through the picture. Compare this with someone I went to visit recently whose birthday it was and I was offered a piece of her birthday cake. It was a tasteless white cake from the supermarket with fake cream on top and a few streaks of synthetic red stuff over it. The husband served it with some hard imported strawberries – and they all though it was wonderful….ugh. Gavin you are clearly a happy man, and I’m sure much of your happiness comes from your new way of life. You and your family are an inspiration to us all.
David
Kimmie says
Could not have said it better! Happy belated birthday Gav!
Curvywitch says
Happy Birthday Gavin, hope you have a wonderful year.
Alicia says
Best wishes on your birthday, Gav, looks like a lovely day 🙂
Deb says
Hope this year is as great as last Gavin, Happy Birthday. You obviously do birthdays in style. What a great meal and a brilliant cake:)
Wombat says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAVIN.
Calidore says
Happy Birthday Gavin and here’s to many more green years ahead. Beautiful birthday cake too – any chance of the recipe being shared for both the cake and the shepherds pie – they both look and sound delicious.
Steph says
Happy birthday, Gavin… May there be many more!
Chookie says
Best wishes for the year ahead, Gavin — glad you had a happy day!
Gavin Webber says
Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. I did have a great day, and still feel youthful for my age!
Gav x