If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea

Thistles and Kiwis

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be sitting sipping some green tea in the glorious afternoon sunshine. You say the forecast was wrong again and I say yes. I say can you believe it is almost winter? And you say not really…and I say but winters here are not like winters where I grew up or lived before moving here and you laugh.

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would also offer you a slice of parsnip, lemon and poppy seed loaf from Steffi Knowles-Dellner’s Lagom. You say that sounds good and I day it is a good way to use up all the parsnips from the Wonky Box.

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…you would ask me how I was feeling and I say still not 100%. Whatever this bug has been has really laid me low. You say at least it is the King’s Birthday holiday coming up, and I say yes and I have to be fit for June as the diary is really filling up. However, I was at the physio this morning about my foot and she thinks I might only need two more visits. You say oh that is good news! I say…fingers crossed!

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would tell you about some good food we have had this month with dinner at Vietnamese-French restaurant Apaché and the fantastic feast what was Peter Gordon’s wonderful menu at Floriditas. You say that does sound fabulous.

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would talk about things seen and things done. I say I saw the Royal New Zealand Ballet at the start of the month, and the choreographic season at the New Zealand School of Dance. Of course there was Eurovision as well…but we have already discussed that!

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would talk about what we have been cooking, what we have been watching (Secrets We Keep, Australian Masterchef and Code of Silence) and what we have been reading.

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would discuss future plans. I say there are films to see, books to read, an event at our local library next week and of course good food to eat and enjoy. You smile and say that all sounds good.

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would ask you if you would like to stay for dinner? There is a nice beef stew with some polenta and a side of broccoli. You say, that sounds good, so we settle down to an evening of good food and wine.

Entered in what’s been on your calendar? – hosted by Debbie, Jo and Sue and Donna.

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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36 Comments

  1. Lovely to see what you have been up to and the food pics…as always make me hungry.

    I am still getting used to the name King’s Birthday Holiday weekend here in Australia. Ours in Mon 9 June.

    Take care,

    Denyse x

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  2. I really do need to make that parsnip loaf cake – although I think I say it every time you post it. I have to admit to being a wee bit jelly about your dinner with Peter Gordon. I really must make it to Floraditas next time I’m in town. Thanks for linking up with us.

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  9. That bread sounds so interesting and looks so good! I’m sorry you’re still struggling to shake off whatever you had but yay for nearly having your foot healed.

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  10. Hi Barbara, I always enjoy having coffee with you. The Parsnip, Lemon and Poppy Seed loaf looks delicious and I would never have thought of using parsnip. I’ve not been to the Ballet in years and must make the effort. I’m pleased you are feeling better and hope that you have a wonderful June. Thanks for joining us for #WBOYC? Sue L xx

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  11. Hi, Barbara – That is great news that you should only need two more visits for your foot. Wishing you a speedy recovery from the bug you have (similar bugs have been going around here too). Wishing you a lovely winter ahead. And, yes of course, I gladly accept your kind dinner invite! ❤

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  13. This felt like such a warm and familiar catch-up, just like your posts always do. It’s great to hear your foot physio is looking positive, and that you’re getting out to enjoy some lovely food and ballet. Always enjoy these peeks into your month!

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  14. Congratulations on making such progress with your healing! It’s going to be a whole new world for after that last session 🙂 Rest up and continue eating those delicious meals, I have no doubt you’ll shake the other crud. Hope you enjoy a lovely weekend!

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  17. Gardening and more gardening has been on my May calendar. But I am coming down the homestretch and will soon be back to blogging on a regular basis. That seed loaf sounds pretty darned good.

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  18. I always get a sense of calm when reading your posts Barbara and this one especially so. Glad you’re up and about and making plans for June. The parsnip cake/loaf (?) sounds interesting. Thanks for joining us for #WBOYC and I wish you a joyous June.

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