Yesterday morning (Friday) I walked down to the Pharmacy (750 metres) to pick up a script for Doug. We used to get them from a pharmacy in the next suburb (Kamo) but changed a few months ago and find it much easier now to pick up scripts. While I was there I popped into the butcher and bought a pack of shin on the bone to make some soup this weekend and a pack of Hot Cross Buns from one of the bakers. Doug tells me they are the very best buns.
While I was away (not long) Doug started to harvest the Kumara (sweet potatoe) from 4 half barrels, we had already harvested one earlier. When I got back I was greeted by Blue waiting for me on the fence
It was much more pleasant going to the Market today with Daylight Savings having ended. Not exactly daylight when we got up at 6 a.m. but not pitch dark and daylight when we got to the market. Apart from fish, fruit and vegetables we bought two more chrysanthemum plants still in bud, as well as a bargain bunch of chrysanths for $5.00 enough to fill two vases.
It has been a lovely sunny day with enough breeze to dry my washing quickly.
I wish I could walk into a shop and buy HotCross Buns. Glad you found the best for Doug. I'm slowly moving towards baking a batch.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fruitful day
He tells me they are the best in town and it is the closest shop so win/win.
DeleteSo satisfying harvesting your own veg.
ReplyDeleteWhat will be going in the barrels next?
Yes, although they varied a lot in size. I have just posted what has just gone into the tubs.
DeleteA cool start here with 9C. I lit the fire earlier, and it's cosy. Flowers at the market, that's a bonus, far better than so pricey at a florist.,And Kumara home grown, guess they were all a lovely size.
ReplyDeleteCool here this morning as well and we have drizzle. I was pleased to get the flowers. Hopefully we will have our own chrysanthemums next year. Kumara variable sizes. The first time we have grown in tubs. Think we may revert to buying from the Market as a lot of work was involved.
DeleteLady M has been buying Blueberry Hot X Buns this year, they are delicious and have a lovely aroma when toasted. If they are available, I recommend.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen them. A lot of blueberries grown locally.
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