….. and it was pure poetry….. the soft coastline in the delicate morning light, and the intense flavor from late blooming beach roses mmmmmmmmmmm.

What for some people would be frightening loneliness is balsam for my soul….. to walk alone….. or almost alone….. for there were seagulls…..

turtles……

sea people…..

and the wind, that whispers lovingly in my ear……

….. shortly the wind will be blowing sad whistles to me….. advertising the arrival of autumn….. but this morning….. it’s still summer….. so let’s enjoy it while it last!

Have a lovely summer day

Lizzy

…… a mind opened by wonder,than one closed by belief.”
-Gerry Spence

[Photo: mundo mudo & private, woman-hood]

And talking about opendminded….. I cooked this chili yesterday….. and it was fantastic.

It might be that you’re thinking ground coffee….. why coffee, but believe me, it brings something special to the taste….. it gives it an extra dimension, and makes it a chilli fit for kings and queens.

Chili (4 serves)

300 g minced beef
2 yellow onions
2 garlic cloves
1 zucchini
1 red bell pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground coffee
2 tbsp olive oil
1 can kidney beans,
1 can of baked beans,
2 cans crushed tomatoes
Salt & black pepper
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1 bunch thyme
1 sprig parsley

Do this:

Brown the meat and set it aside.

Chop onions, garlic, zucchini and peppers. Fry the vegetables along with spices and coffee in olive oil until it becomes golden brown.

Add the meat, thyme, beans and crushed tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and vinegar.

Finely chop parsley and sprinkle on chili before serving.

Tip: if you don’t eat meat, this chili is also great without it.

Enjoy

Lizzy

….. kraft paper envelopes from instant joy.

We are back home….. and its been raining, and raining….. and raning….. approx 100 mm the last 24 houers.

….. and it looks as it will continue to rain….. so, on a rainy day like this….. I need my Hunter rain boots…..

….. and something warm….. like a lovely:

Moroccan mint tea
1 liter of water
2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons green tea
1 x small bunch fresh mint

Do this: Boil water and sugar together. Add tea and fresh mint in a teapot. Pour over the water and let it steep for 5-7 minutes.

Serve in glasses with a sprig of mint in each.

Have a lovly rainy day

Lizzy

Photo: private, woman-hood

….. so naturally I was drooling over this store!

The Jeff De Bruges store along South Molton st. in London oozes sophistication and really does make me want to stuff my face with chocolate…..

Although, their websites English translates is hilariously:

Sugared Almonds are described as ‘Pills’ & jellied fruit as ‘fruit paste’ (sounds appetizing….. right?).

The store itself is painted in a delicious dark chocolate tone and the product packaged beautifully. This really is sophisticated stuff and worthy of checking out, if you happen to be in London.

…..my favorite chocolatier is still Mariebelle in New York….. but J.D.B has certainly secured a place on my personal top 10.

….. to the beach: raincoat or swimsuit…..

I think swimsuit….. I’ll be wet anyway.

….. stay in pajamas all day…..

[Image: knifed]

…..especially when you have something
exciting planned for the weekend.

I’m having a dinner with some friends…..
Peer is on his golf trip…..

….. slumber party jahhhhhhh

[image: a nomad, a wanderer]

….. dosen’t stop a true golfer!

….. after four fantastic days in Rome

What I wish I’d known:

you can eat what you want, when you walk a lot….. 66,5 kg….. Oh yes!

rubber boots are not comfortable a whole day….. even when it rains!

teens and grandmothers can be a challenge (each in their way),

you don’t need to see all the ruins in one day…..

….. and the plane is not going to crash…..

When your children are teenagers, it’s important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you.

I’m in Stockholm and it’s lovely and sunny….. but I look forward to get home to Anton (and Peer).

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