We have had no problem with Level 3. Finally, we have had some warmer weather and dry days so have both been in the garden doing much needed weeding and clearing. Because we were both unwell in the autumn a lot of work just got left so it is great to finally get some work done.
Apart from that we have had our weekly trips to the Supermarket and a couple to the Fish Wholesaler where we have been stocking up on scallops. They have gone up this year but we still get 500 grams of fresh scallops for $35 and that does the two of us two meals so I have been freezing them in 250 gram lots. On our first visit we also bought some gurnard fillets and this week we bought a couple of whole flounder that I baked in the oven.
With the Growers' Market closed due to Level 3 we went to one of the stallholders roadside stalls. They are just under 7 kms from here and we bought a good variety of items - avocados, lettuce, leeks, spring onions and some pesto. I usually make my own but do not have any basil this early so it was lovely to have a nice taste of summer with my salads. It was very well run with just one person allowed in at a time.
The Market will be back again this weekend but the weather forecast is not good so we may well just go to this stall again on Friday. While we were out we carried on to Kamo Farmlands and bought some grain for the doves and pigeons which was pre-order and one vehicle at a time let in to pick up items, then Hammer Hardware for some potting mix on the same basis.
Doug is laid up at the moment with another bout of gout - the other foot this time - so I went for the morning walk on my own. The Teddies had been busy chatting once again.
Unfortunately, Covid numbers in Auckland have been increasing so they are still at Level 3. Unfortunately, there have been some protests with unmasked people which does not help things.
Pesto is a delight. I've never grown my own basil, but have grown arugula/rocket. With the rocket I've made a walnut pesto that is almost as tasty as the basil one. I notice that if you let the rocket flower, then the leaves taste even spicier!
ReplyDeleteMay Doug's gout symptoms dissipate soon!
I sometimes grow rocket as well but do prefer the taste of basil. I passed your message on to Doug thank you.
DeleteWe are back in Brighton, and it's as if Covid didn't exist. No-one seems to take much notice of it. We, of course, wear our masks in shops etc.
ReplyDeleteIt all sound wonderful and you will be able to see your U.K. grandsons.
DeleteMy mouth is watering LOL. It is over two years since I last ate fresh scallops :)
ReplyDeleteMy favourite seafood. I would much prefer cooking and eating them to going out for a meal.
DeleteI can just imagine how nice it was to get out and buy wonderful fresh fish and vegetables. Oh for scallops and flounder.
ReplyDeleteHope Doug feels better soon.
How nice too that Edward Bear 🧸 is supporting the locals. Delightful
It was great to go out with good rules. Fish was good too.
DeleteHope that Doug soon recovers. We seem to be heading into a complete mess as far as Covid's concerned - rather annoying for those of us who've been following the rules (and common-sense).
ReplyDeletePeople flouting the rules are the problem, that is why we were at the higher level. I hope things don't get too bad there.
DeleteDoug says his foot. is a little better today.
I wonder what the teddies & bunny would think if they knew that their messages were carried all around the world?
ReplyDeleteRosemary, Edward Bear told the teddies and bunny that people in New Zealand and around the world were enjoying their conversations.
DeleteWell done teddies!
ReplyDeleteOne despairs at the selfishness and stupidity.
Lovely that you have markets and farm roadside stalls.
They are far and few between here.
The couple who have this roadside stall are also at the Growers' Market although we do not usually buy from them but that will be changing. Yes, we are lucky - the Growers' Market in town on Saturday and a general market that still has fruit, vegetables, plants in Tikipunga on Sunday plus various other markets in the area.
DeleteFrom what I've heard people in the far north are over going back and forth into levels but what else can you do.
ReplyDeleteVaccinate! I know you are and we are. I just wish everyone else would.
DeleteThe owner of the establishment is in urgent need of grade one spelling lessons.
ReplyDeleteDavid, I had wondered about that but then thought it was most likely the bunnies (and done on purpose).
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