Oh it was cold this morning! There was a touch of frost on the roof opposite, and it felt very crisp when I went to hang out the washing in the winter sun. Living where we are now is definitely colder, which sounds like we are miles and miles away, but in fact it is only about 10 minutes drive away. We are higher up and the old house (the one that had the slip) was definitely in a space with its own warmer micro-climate. Below is the inside of the bus stop, where I was waiting for my bus to Pilates.
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After stretching and strengthening at Pilates, I headed over for lunch at one of my favourite cafe’s that has featured on the blog many times before, Squirrel. Today I opted for Maude’s chicken sandwich, made with chicken, rocket, capers, almonds, and a creamy dressing, named after the owner’s dog. I also treated myself to a slice of banana bread, which was unnecessary but tasty. I also loved the purple flower mix on the table.
Cafe and bus time enabled me to make a good start on a new book (Elly Griffiths The Postscript Murders), and after an appointment in town, I headed home to make a pot of pea soup for dinner. I served it with some really dark and beautifully soft rye bread from a local bakery, which I have to say is very good. The baker also makes a challah loaf, so will need to try that too. No picture of the soup – the lighting is no good at this time of the evening, but there are of the bread, including a slice with Over the Moon’s Garlic and Chive cheese spread (which is, I am glad to report, excellent).
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Also sharing in Min’s Wednesday Words and Whimsy #wwwhimsy linkup.
Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog written by Barbara, who likes cats, summer, good food and pretends to garden.
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Another lovely looking sandwich!
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It was good!
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I enjoy Elly Griffiths – and agree that your sandwich looks particularly appetising!
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This is a really good Elly Griffiths – recommend it.
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It looks like a delicious day for sure!
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It was!
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Hi Barbara, Brrrrr that bus stop looks cccold!! Sounds like a wonderful day to me. Pilates and then that delicious looking chicken sandwich and banana bread. I remember that cafe from previous posts and must say I would love to go there. I love the sunlight filtering in to it and I love the way they decorate the tables with flowers. Your challah loaf and garlic and chive cheese spread look delish too! Thank you for linking up with #WWWhimsy – hope you’re having a wonderful week! xo
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It was really cold yesterday morning. I do like that cafe and the bread was good too. Hope you are having a good week so far.
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That looks like serious bread. I have a rye hook for my bread making machine, but I am ashamed to say that I have never used it.
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Very serious bread, and also delicious.
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A good sandwich is a beautiful thing! And I enjoy Elly Griffiths too.
cheers
sherry https://sherryspickings.blogspot.com/
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It is indeed!
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Well after such a cold start you needed that lovely sandwich and banana bread. I love soft Rye Bread, so I’m sure I would enjoy challah loaf too .
Keep warm!
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The bread was good and I have to say the sandwich was just the thing.
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That top shot is beautiful. As cold as it may be, there’s def some beauty in it! #WWWHimsy
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I thought so too.
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Another delicious post Barbara. We are feeling cold here too in Sydney – temps are down to single digits at night..but it IS winter.
Denyse
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Figures aren’t much higher here, and it is summer!!! (UK)
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Friends tell me it isn’t much of a summer yet in the UK.
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Thank you!
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That sandwich looks so yummy. But the bread oh my that is my favorite. I would love to try that rye bread. It’s been warm here in the south with true summer heat coming next week.
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The sandwich and that rye bread were both excellent,
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That bread looks so flavorful and moist! It’s almost summer here near Chicago with temps this week hovering around 90 degrees F with high humidity.
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The bread was so good! It was 14C and rain here today.
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That food looks delightful! It’s so hot in Utah right now, it’s hard to imagine the cold.
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Thanks! Yes it feels like winter has finally arrived.
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What a lovely Cafe to stop for lunch after pilates. The purple flowers are a pretty touch.
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One of my favourite places to go.
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