This post is a bit hurried my friends, as I am writing it before I head off to more tests, and my first cataract operation. At least it's only day surgery. But as I'm not sure how much vision I will have for a while, I am trying to catch up on everything before it all happens. I know I keep saying it, but what a year!
My kitchen was pretty darn busy in September - lots of baking and cooking, and socialising. Our housemate has now moved out to her own place after several months here with us. My brain is still telling me she's downstairs, so it's going to take a while to get used to her absence. We miss her! Anyway, onwards and upwards. Gotta send off another short story before the op. Have a great month, dear friends. Hoping to see you all with an IMK post! 'See' being the operative word for me :=)
In My Kitchen:
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| I zapped some red chillies, and bagged up some smoked chicken for the freezer |
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| Yep, another trip to the Japanese store! |
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| I made strawberry muffins for a friend's house clean-up working bee |
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| that fermented hot sauce with miso is a winner! |
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| and yes, more Herbie's spices! and a cute bookmark |
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| I made a chicken and veg. curry which lasted us for days :=) |
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| I bought a replica of a Viking Age bowl from Grimfrost |
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| here's the curveball: Lady Bob by our mate Chainsaw Newton! |
So that's it for this month; come and join us, global friends. And hopefully the world will be looking very bright for me - literally! :=)
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| c. Sherry M. |
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Good luck with the surgery — I know quite a few people who have been thrilled at how much their vision improved from the procedure, and I wish you well with the same result.
ReplyDeletebest, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
thanks Mae. It's all a bit weird atm as only one eye is done so my brain is trying to catch up ...
DeleteI can't remember when I last visit an ophthalmologist and my glasses are not working properly either. Good Luck with the operation, Sherry. Those muffins and chicken curry look awesome!
ReplyDeletethanks Angie!
DeleteI know the first eye is done, so hope the second one gets done soon and your vision is well improved. Love the little bowl and adore the grain pattern of your statue.
ReplyDeletefrom Tandy I Lavender and Lime https://tandysinclair.com
thank you Tandy. Hopefully the next eye will be done soon!
DeleteOh Sherry - truly shall be thinking of you and hoping the eye issue will prove to be uncomplicated and 100% successful. I shall have to go find out next month whether my fairly sudden sight deterioration is due to the same cause! Pretty anxious ! Have to put in a Herbies' order myself . . . am not enthused about the 'other mob'! And I wonder where my closest Japanese store is . . hmm!!! . . . best . . .
ReplyDeletethanks so much Eha. It has been easy so far with the eye. let's hope the next one is good too.
DeleteWill be thinking of you and sending you good juju - your future is looking very bright! Looks like you've had a super busy and super delicious month in the kitchen - that curry looks the real deal. Yummers!
ReplyDeleteoh thank you sammie. All okay so far.
DeleteI've never had a strawberry muffin. That sounds good. I hope your surgery went well.
ReplyDeletethank you Jeff. all okay atm.
DeleteI am putting off cataract surgery as my eyes are not too bad yet. Hope it goes well... By the way there are 30 views (mainly pictures) on my blog today from Australia. Is this you? I don't know anyone else from Australia :)
ReplyDeletenope it wasn't me viewing your blog today :) Could be lots of other viewers jumping from here to you...
DeleteI hope the surgery goes well. The big guy had both eyes done this summer and it went very well. The muffins look scrumptious as does everything else. Have a great week.
ReplyDeletethanks Lori. first eye all good; hoping the other one is just as good!
DeleteI wish you as easy and successful cataract surgery as I had.
ReplyDeleteoh thanks. okay so far.
DeleteAm missing you guys! Just not the same. I'm going to have what you've have, just need time to organise it. Have a happy day xox
ReplyDeletethe op do you mean? it's pretty easy so far :)
DeleteI love the packaging of Herbie's spices! Sending all good wishes for your surgery.
ReplyDeletethanks jeanie.
DeleteMy favorite of the month is the Grimfrost Viking Age bowl — just stunning! Love all the spices and herbs, and the Japanese stuff always appeals — such a clean cuisine! Good luck with your cataract surgery — we wish you the best!
ReplyDeleteyes I do love that bowl. Clever Vikings :) Thanks. My first eye is doing pretty well so far.
DeleteOh drat — my comments are now as anonymous. Ugh. I tried to change that but, alas, no luck. I guess I will just sign my name! David from Cocoa & Lavender
ReplyDeletehi David, sorry about that. Blogger sucks when it comes to commenting.
DeleteThat chicken curry looks Yumm-o!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your cataract surgery.
thank you and thank you Balvinder.
DeleteGOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SURGERY!!!!
ReplyDeletethanks sally. one eye down one to go.
DeleteThat Viking age bowl is really cool! We also love a good trip to the Japanese store, and it looks like you had some good finds there. I hope the surgery went well!!
ReplyDeletethanks david.
DeleteTake care Sherry with the cataract operation and I hope you'll be back next month with even brighter colours in your operated eye! Of all your photos this month, I adored most the muffins, if you could only send one virtually, I would gobble it down immediately :)
ReplyDeletethanks so much. yep those muffins were tasty.
DeleteMy comment seems to have disappeared, but your answer is still there. I wonder what I said! In any case I wish you well with the second surgery, and I’m glad you are done with one. And thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeletebest, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
bloody Blogger keeps deleting comments! Grrrrr. Second surgery not for 2 months!!
DeleteA curry is always welcome here! How are you feeling Sherry since your operation?
ReplyDeletepretty good thanks Lorraine except having to wait till end November for the next op.!!
DeleteGood luck with your cataracts and busy times. It is incredible it is october but I am in denial despite a daughter intent on starting Christmas decorating asap. Love that little cup with the fermented hot sauce with miso (double fermented then?), and Lady Bob makes me smile. Lots of herbs and spices - do I see a lot of chives? And hope you have your horned helmet for that authenticity when you use your viking bowl :-) - just saw I didn't choose my login - blogger so annoying with comments lately - Johanna @ https://gggiraffe.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeletethanks Johanna. Yes the year has flown by. Yes many many chives :) Yep Blogger is a complete nuisance with commenting. So many people tell me they try to comment but cannot! Have a good month.
DeleteYour trip to the Japanese store looks like it yielded some fantastic ingredients. Japanese cuisine has a lot to offer!
ReplyDeleteyes i love japanese food.
DeleteI'm a bit late because of a trip away and stuff happening, however always enjoy reading your post Sherry, and hope your recovery is progressing well. I'm all for making a large curry or stew which lasts for a few days, and takes the pressure off in the kitchen. Lady Bob must keep you smiling, and as always all the interesting herbs keep us cooking tasty dishes in our kitchens. I might be a bit late with my IMK, I've got a few things on this week but working on it Sherry. Take care.
ReplyDeletethanks Pauline. no worries; take your time. I can always add it later.
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