This is a quick post this month, friends. I am writing this at the beginning of a big week ahead. Mr P. starts his radiation treatment at the hospital, and there are many other things happening. The weather is finally getting cooler thankfully, after a very long and hot summer. In fact, I am about to shut all the windows as it is freezing! Well, for Queenslanders used to sunny and humid days, the current temp. of 20C is very bracing.
I have to confess to being in a stinky mood lately, feeling stressed-out and tired and full of anxiety. Mr P. is always very calm and collected and cheery, so I am taking up the slack for him - hehehe ... Happily though I have been busy this past month with creative endeavours. I have sent off three artworks to a couple of shows, and also three short stories to competitions. Fingers crossed! So not much cooking has been done, but I will get back to it.
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| just had to show you my new T-shirt from Bad Batch! |
In My Kitchen:
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| bought these in a cute (but expensive) country homewares store |
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| love me a bit of furikake |
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| you guessed it! another visit to the Japanese grocery store |
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| Japanese ice cream! That's a delicious wafer with green tea ice cream and red bean paste |
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| goodies from the Asian store (not the Japanese one) |
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| made a delicious citrus loaf! (Recipe from David's Spiced blog) |
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| and there was chocolate slab cake |
That's it for another month. Hope to see you all for this month's IMK, my global and virtual friends!
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| Oops! Nearly forgot the curveball! Another vase by Nat from The Austin Flowers! |
For those who don't know, Milo is a hugely popular malted chocolate drink, invented by a young Australian chemical engineer back in the 1930s! Aussie kids still love it, and it's great on vanilla ice cream too. Our mate Nat has added this vase to her fabulous, handmade collection!
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| c. Sherry M. |
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oh sherry, I hope mr P's radiation treatment goes well, and that things start looking up soon. life is damn stressful hey... I love furikake although it's totally lost on S since he's Italian and all.. one day S said "oh you are having fish food on your rice?" and since then G has been asking for "fish food" on his rice too. take care and see you soon xxx
ReplyDeletethanks so much. It is not much fun :( Thanks for joining in!
DeleteI can tell that you LOVE Japanese stuff :-))
ReplyDeleteI do indeed Angie!
DeleteOh I’m so sorry you’re going to all of this, and Mr. P of course. Hang in there!
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thanks Mimi. 4 more weeks to go!
DeleteHi Sherry, I’m sorry to hear your life is complicated and challenging at this moment, and I hope all goes well. I’m traveling and entirely without a kitchen right now. And the internet on the ship on which we are voyaging doesn’t allow the kind of access I would need to add to the Linky. But here’s a kitchen (not mine) post:
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thanks Mae. Have fun on your travels.
DeleteI will hold positive thoughts for Mr. P. Take it one day at a time. I used to love Milo as a child, especially on thick, box custard.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!!
DeleteJust a quick hello to wish the very, very best to your husband and good health and patience to you. As a double-cancer survivor I can guess how you both feel. Meanwhile am smiling at your T-shirt > makes your interests rather clear . . . best for the weekend :) !
ReplyDeleteOh wow Eha. Wonderful that you have survived double cancer. yes indeed that T-shirt expresses a lot of me :)
DeleteLove the vase and the tee and your shopping hauls. You have had such a busy month but creativity is always a good idea! I hope Mr P's treatment goes well, thinking of you both xx
ReplyDeleteIt has indeed been a busy month and quite stressful too. Thank you yes hubby is going well so far.
DeleteHang in there, Sherry - you know the old saying...things can only get better, right? Hopes and prayers that Mr. P's treatments get started on the right foot this week. And thanks for making that Citrus Loaf - it does look mighty tasty in that photo!! :-)
ReplyDeletethanks David. Fingers crossed! We loved the citrus loaf!
DeleteWishing Mr.P an uneventful round of treatment with wonderful results.
ReplyDeleteOh that citrus loaf is making my mouth water!
thank you Anne. All going well so far. Yep it was tasty!
DeleteYou've had some interesting and tasty-looking finds this month. And that citrus cake sounds fantastic. Sending all good wishes to Mr. P for his radiation treatments. And you hang in there!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie. Interesting times ahead. Fingers crossed.
DeleteSherry, I did not know how to say it just right, but praying all goes well with Mr P and his medical journey. Days that are this hard, hopefully end at better health. Thinking of you both at this time. PS you always seem to have the most interesting stuff in your IMK post.
ReplyDeletethanks so much Melynda. Times are a bit tough atm, but we soldier on :) And thanks for joining in.
DeleteWishing Mr P all the very best with his medical treatment Sherry. Sounds like you've been keeping yourself busy. Best thing to do! Take care. Neil
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Neil. Will do.
DeleteSending you lots of patience and love to get through this tough time.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristin.
DeleteThe two of you are in my thoughts. I'm hoping that Mr P's radiation treatments go well, I'm sure they will. It is not easy when the one you love has medical problems. Just being there for him means a lot but it is very stressful. Make sure you take care of yourself as well as Mr. P. Karen (Back Road Journal)
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. Looking forward to end of May when his treatments end.
DeleteEverything looks so good, especially the citrus cake. I need to make that. I hope everything goes well with Mr. P. treatments. Remember to also take care of yourself. I hope May is a good month for all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that. Hopefully the month goes quickly as his treatments finish end of May.
DeleteThat relish looks interesting, as does the caramelised onion. Citrus loaf is always delicious - I am sure yours was very good.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteGood luck with your husbands radiation treatments. But don't forget to take care of yourself as well.. life gets overwhelming sometimes. Look at all your yummy treats.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I will.
DeleteWishing Mr. P a smooth, pain-free course of radiation treatment and excellent results.
ReplyDeletethanks so much Balvinder. x
DeleteMmmm cake and Asian groceries and citrus furikake. Your t-shirt looks great - you are very talented with your artwork - I'd love to see a photo of your artwork in the street art festival!. Good luck with all your creative projects. And best wishes to Mr P with his treatment and to you in supporting him. (I would be stressed too if I were you)
ReplyDeletethanks muchly Johanna. I can't put up photos of my artwork till after the show as it is all incognito! Yes it is stressful but we are doing our best. Hubby is such a stalwart! thanks for joining in this month, as ever. x
DeleteI'm definitely not ready for winter! Haha I think I'd be ok with 20C but I know that Qlders have a different thermostat :)
ReplyDeleteyep we do:=)
DeleteLove your selfie, and everything else in your kitchen this month — especially the citrus cake. I’ll be keeping Mr. P and you in my thoughts.
ReplyDeletethanks David. Appreciate it.
DeleteThe citrus loaf looks amazing, the Milo vase made me smile, and that Bad Batch tee is such a mood. Sending her and Mr P all the good thoughts as they get through this tough stretch, and hoping May brings a bit more ease their way.
ReplyDeletethanks Raymund (or AI?) :=) Not sure who wrote this - but thanks.
DeleteI missed the link up again this month. Sorry... I will do better next month. Love the Milo vase and fingers crossed with you re your submissions. Finally, (but definitely not least) wishing you both all the best as your husband begins his treatment. Take care.
ReplyDeleteNo worries Jo. Thanks and thanks!
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