I can see me on that balcony/terrace with a pot of coffee and a cake, maybe not one like yours which looks too sweet for me but I’m quite partial to a pastel de nata (havr I got that right)? Keep well, keep healthy.
It was a lovely terrace, Mari. The café didn’t sell many cakes, but who needs to with a view like that? (some of our friends would disagree 🙂 🙂 ) There were some nice scone type biscuits made with chestnuts- you might have liked those.
Cake looks delicious, it’s unseasonable warm here with summer temps so I have avoided putting the oven on, but certainly have eaten enough snacks during this lock down
Yes I am. Currently doing a lot of Zumba to help relieve the stress. Also I am working on connecting with my students so that is good. Also managed to speak to one of my colleagues yesterday 🙂
How are you doing Jo?
I’ve seen a post somewhere – how will you come out of isolation? The options were: a) broke b) divorced c) pregnant d) fat e) summer ready f) alcoholic g) mad. So far, the odds are on d).
I enjoyed this. Can’t stop though. I’m off to make a cake for our virtual coffee morning at 11.00. It’s such a shame that everyone will just have to watch me eating it…
Nah, not Victoria Sponge. I have a lot of lemons rather reaching their sell-by date, but I can’t help thinking something worthier might be in order, to convince myself it’s food, not indulgence. Let’s see.
Ours are still open. The Portuguese have a habit of shopping daily for their bread. It doesn’t keep or freeze well. After breakfast I might just send him along. Chocolate cake? 🙂 🙂
Years ago at work it was tradition on your birthday to buy cream cakes for the office, I always had a sausage roll instead. I am not so fond of cake so I like the view.
Not really stocking much more than usual, Andrew. I have the makings of half a dozen dinners, but we have the odd ‘takeaway’ from one of our local restaurants. It’s good to give them a bit of trade if we can. 🙂 🙂 How about you? Bet the pantry’s brimming!
Such a beautiful view!
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Thank goodness someone can see beyond the cake Aletta 🤣🤣💕
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Ha ha, maybe it’s because I am not a cake lover 😊
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Wonderful photos. That cake looks so delicious!
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So many amazing cakes here! I’ve been good lately 🙂 🙂
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I can see me on that balcony/terrace with a pot of coffee and a cake, maybe not one like yours which looks too sweet for me but I’m quite partial to a pastel de nata (havr I got that right)? Keep well, keep healthy.
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It was a lovely terrace, Mari. The café didn’t sell many cakes, but who needs to with a view like that? (some of our friends would disagree 🙂 🙂 ) There were some nice scone type biscuits made with chestnuts- you might have liked those.
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Such an inviting view💕. Happy Saturday Jo!
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It was fabulous, Lynn. Hard to believe that was just 2 weeks ago 😒💕
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Cake looks delicious, it’s unseasonable warm here with summer temps so I have avoided putting the oven on, but certainly have eaten enough snacks during this lock down
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We will all have to take up jogging… Slowly… When this is all over, Alice 🤣🤣🤣💕
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As long as there’s cake all seems right with the world 🙂 You sound to be faring OK, Jo. Keep up the good work. Tx
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Doing my best, Tish. Expecting a bit of rain next week so I might have the glum face. And even more cake. Stay safe hon 😂🍰💕
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We’re in for a few days of icy blasting – after several lovely sunshine days. Ah well. I might even bake a cake.
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Something seriously naughty! Scones with jam and cream? Or how about rhubarb crumble and heaps of custard? 😂😂
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Sounds delish. Also had brownies on my mind – which is v. naughty.
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That cake looks so good Jo!
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I have a photo file full of them, Colline 🤣🤣. You coping ok? 💕
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Yes I am. Currently doing a lot of Zumba to help relieve the stress. Also I am working on connecting with my students so that is good. Also managed to speak to one of my colleagues yesterday 🙂
How are you doing Jo?
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I’m fine thanks, Colline. I have a few new plants from the garden centre to admire. Always makes me cheerful 🤣💕
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Just made a banana cake so I will take the view Jo!
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Happy to share, Denzil 🤗💕
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I don’t mind as long as you are there and Mick does come back with more cake!!
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He will! Just washing the pots ready, while I do a bit of t’ai chi. Sending hugs 🤗❤️💕
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Forget the chairs…I’ll stand for that view! Gorgeous, Jo.
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It was, Jill! 🙂 🙂 I ought to be getting busy but I’m standing alongside looking at it with you. Stay safe!
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❤️ You too, Jo!
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I love quaint non matching table and chair sets
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This was a lovely little cafe, overlooking the surrounding hills. 🙂 🙂
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I’ll be there in a flash! Just revving up my virtual travel jet. See you soon, Jo x
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Good lass! I’ll keep the brown seat for you because the blue is more photogenic, but I’m sure we can find another. 🙂 🙂
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I’ll have the blue seat, Jo! Stay safe
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Nice patina, hasn’t it, Sue? I’ll be over for coffee in a jiffy 🙂 🙂
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Yay!
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Bakeries are still open (only to buy not to eat on the premises) you’ve inspired me to get dressed and get something for the afternoon coffee. 🙂
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It’s the same here. Last time I sent Mick he came back with an enormous chocolate cake. I should have shared it on here 🙂 🙂
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I’ve seen a post somewhere – how will you come out of isolation? The options were: a) broke b) divorced c) pregnant d) fat e) summer ready f) alcoholic g) mad. So far, the odds are on d).
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Sounds about right! I’ll probably be f) and slightly more rounded. 🙂 🙂
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I’m going for all of Elke’s options, apart from c) !
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I enjoyed this. Can’t stop though. I’m off to make a cake for our virtual coffee morning at 11.00. It’s such a shame that everyone will just have to watch me eating it…
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What kind today? I eat almost anything except Victoria Sponge… but any port in a storm 🙂 🙂
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Nah, not Victoria Sponge. I have a lot of lemons rather reaching their sell-by date, but I can’t help thinking something worthier might be in order, to convince myself it’s food, not indulgence. Let’s see.
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A friend does a mean lemon drizzle, but, as has been said before, i’m easy… 🙂 🙂
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It was lemon drizzle in the end. Can you smell it finishing off in the oven?
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Hmmm… I have a few lemons, but no skill 🙂 🙂
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Honestly, it’s an easy one.
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Yum. All the bakeries are closed here, so I’m going to enjoy some of this vicariously!
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Ours are still open. The Portuguese have a habit of shopping daily for their bread. It doesn’t keep or freeze well. After breakfast I might just send him along. Chocolate cake? 🙂 🙂
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Either chair will do, so long as I can share that cake! 🤣
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I’ll let you pick which half, Miriam 🙂 🙂
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I’ll take the blue seat and some of that cake. It looks delicious.
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I did notice no-one was looking at the view 🙂 🙂
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Blue is a more optimistic colour I think!
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And nicely weathered 🙂 🙂
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Blue is the colour of good fortune!
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It looks delicious Jo, be safe and healthy!!!
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Thanks so much, Paulo. You too! 🙂 🙂
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Yumm
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Made for sharing 🙂 🙂
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Years ago at work it was tradition on your birthday to buy cream cakes for the office, I always had a sausage roll instead. I am not so fond of cake so I like the view.
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Good man, Andrew! It was a beautiful view 🙂 🙂 I remember those days too. I do like a nice scone, but it can be a cheese savoury one.
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I can always manage a good cheese scone.
Are you ok, are you stocked up?
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Not really stocking much more than usual, Andrew. I have the makings of half a dozen dinners, but we have the odd ‘takeaway’ from one of our local restaurants. It’s good to give them a bit of trade if we can. 🙂 🙂 How about you? Bet the pantry’s brimming!
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I confess to some panic buying!
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