We are not done with the rain yet and it continues to be unseasonably cool, only 17C today. I got to tennis around 9:15 and played a couple of sets. But I was just about to go on for a third set when the rain came down. It was quickly obvious that that was it for today so we all headed home. At least the grass is nice and green. The downside, however, is that it constantly needs cutting and the weeds are growing like crazy. Now I know what it's like in the UK where they have abundant rainy days! Luckily I had cut the back grass yesterday (and trimmed the edges) but will have to wait until tomorrow to cut the rest.
I have 5 books "in transit" at the library and one arrived today. So, since I am almost out of reading material, I hopped over to pick it up. Now I am all set for the next few days. I also got rid of my old back door which has been sitting at the kerb for almost a month. with no pickup. I managed to haul it into the back of my car and dropped it off at the local dump for which I was charged $10. The smell of the place is still lingering in my nostrils. It was pretty disgusting. At least the guys there took the door out of my car for me!
More tennis from Wimbledon again today but one of the Canadians is out, losing in 2 sets to a qualifier, how ignominious as she was seeded 12th!
I will warm up some leftover chicken with the kale casserole from a couple of days ago and cook a potato for dinner tonight. I haven't bought any green vegetables in ages as I have an abundance of lettuce and kale in the garden. But I did pick up a couple of red peppers and two avocado yesterday just for a change of flavours. I roasted one red pepper for my lunch sandwich, which I like to have in a croissant with cheese, toasted.
Tuesday 30 June 2015
Monday 29 June 2015
A Visit to the Doctor.
I spent most of today watching tennis from Wimbledon. One of the Canadians is through to the second round, the others play tomorrow.
I had to get some antibiotics from the doctor today as I have been bothered with an earache for a few days. Hope they start to work soon. It's "swimmer's ear" but I can't believe that swimming caused it as I practically never put my head under water. While I was at the doctor I asked him about my sore hip and he sent me for an X-ray. It would be nice to know the cause. Luckily it doesn't bother me on the tennis courts, just when I go on a long walk.so it's probably due to the repetitive motion. It was a nuisance when I was in Portugal as walking was my main way of getting around.
I made a loaf in the bread machine this afternoon and had a slice with a chicken salad I put together. It had lettuce from the garden, half a pear, half an avocado, some red pepper and a few slices of cucumber. I made a tasty dressing and jazzed it up with a dab of spicy artichoke and asiago dip I had in the fridge. I cooked the chicken in the oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes. Very tasty!
No dessert tonight but later on I may have a scone or a slice of rhubarb bread with tea.
I had to get some antibiotics from the doctor today as I have been bothered with an earache for a few days. Hope they start to work soon. It's "swimmer's ear" but I can't believe that swimming caused it as I practically never put my head under water. While I was at the doctor I asked him about my sore hip and he sent me for an X-ray. It would be nice to know the cause. Luckily it doesn't bother me on the tennis courts, just when I go on a long walk.so it's probably due to the repetitive motion. It was a nuisance when I was in Portugal as walking was my main way of getting around.
I made a loaf in the bread machine this afternoon and had a slice with a chicken salad I put together. It had lettuce from the garden, half a pear, half an avocado, some red pepper and a few slices of cucumber. I made a tasty dressing and jazzed it up with a dab of spicy artichoke and asiago dip I had in the fridge. I cooked the chicken in the oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes. Very tasty!
No dessert tonight but later on I may have a scone or a slice of rhubarb bread with tea.
Sunday 28 June 2015
The Rain Continues
It is still raining! It stopped for a short time this afternoon and I sneaked out to pull some weeds but that didn't last long. Everything was very wet and, although the weeds came out easily, I was soon wrist deep in dirt. So the rest will have to wait until everything dries out a bit.
I made some scones this afternoon with a new recipe and I think I will stick with it as they turned out well. The recipe called for buttermilk but I had to substitute plain milk with some butter added. The scones were crisp on the outside and soft in the middle and delicious with some homemade strawberry rhubarb jam, my mid-afternoon treat!
Still some chicken left for dinner but tonight I will make a kale casserole with lots of cheese to go with it. I picked the kale during a dry spell this afternoon. There's nothing like freshly picked fruit and vegetables. I think I will get a picking of raspberries tomorrow!
I made some scones this afternoon with a new recipe and I think I will stick with it as they turned out well. The recipe called for buttermilk but I had to substitute plain milk with some butter added. The scones were crisp on the outside and soft in the middle and delicious with some homemade strawberry rhubarb jam, my mid-afternoon treat!
Still some chicken left for dinner but tonight I will make a kale casserole with lots of cheese to go with it. I picked the kale during a dry spell this afternoon. There's nothing like freshly picked fruit and vegetables. I think I will get a picking of raspberries tomorrow!
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| A rather soggy back yard! |
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| Kale fresh from the garden..... |
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| .....and scones (minus one) fresh from the oven. |
Saturday 27 June 2015
Deterioration in the Weather
Started the day watching the final of the Women's tennis tournament from Eastbourne. Very exciting and the newcomer won over the veteran. This is a lead up to Wimbledon which starts on Monday. A short trip to the grocery store - I didn't need much - then made some soup for lunch. There were still some sandwiches left from yesterday's lunch (I always make too many as the kids can be a bit unpredictable) so finished them off.
It was a cool start to the day and has been raining since early this afternoon with the temperature continuing to drop. It's about 16C now which is unseasonably cool. Hope it dries up for tennis tomorrow and the rest of the week! Spent the afternoon reading a new book from the library - "One Plus One" by Jojo Moyes and now I am watching a couple of cooking shows, one from Spain and the other, the food of Mexico. The chef is making carnitas which is marinated and roasted pork on a taco smothered in guacamole. Looks juicy and delicious! I will be eating the leftover Tuscan chicken for dinner tonight. But first a glass of wine and tostitos and dip.
It was a cool start to the day and has been raining since early this afternoon with the temperature continuing to drop. It's about 16C now which is unseasonably cool. Hope it dries up for tennis tomorrow and the rest of the week! Spent the afternoon reading a new book from the library - "One Plus One" by Jojo Moyes and now I am watching a couple of cooking shows, one from Spain and the other, the food of Mexico. The chef is making carnitas which is marinated and roasted pork on a taco smothered in guacamole. Looks juicy and delicious! I will be eating the leftover Tuscan chicken for dinner tonight. But first a glass of wine and tostitos and dip.
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