During winter time a dear friend of mine orders citrus fruits wholesale and I usually get a box of pink grapefruits and sometimes half a box of mandarines. They are very tasty and are a delicious snack or made into fresh juice. I also share them with my parents, who love them, too.
This was the box we collected on Sunday.
Since we are still in lockdown and can't really meet (we would usually have a cup of tea and talk a while), we stood at the door and talked socially distanced correctly. *LOL* We talked about tea and my friend gave me some chai to try. It is called "Star of India Chai" (picture by The English Tearoom, link to their online shop). I saw at once why. Amazing, all the spices, right? Still have to brew myself a cup and enjoy.
I'm also making good progress on my Stripes Gone Crazy Cardigan and it's so much fun to make. The pattern looks complicated, but is really easy to follow and well written. No problems so far! :) I put it on two needles yesterday to try it on and it fits perfectly so far.
Those citrus boxes shipped from Florida on the railroads used to be a great fundraiser for scouts and other kids' organizations. I don't know if they still do that.
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We grow Pink Grapefruits in our garden and usually have so many I give them to our neighbours, one neighbour grills them with honey, we also have oranges, lemons, limes and kumquats, I make a lot of marmalade!! We are still getting strawberries growing too.
AntwortenLöschenI have been leaving the fruits in bags on my neighbours gates over lockdown as we aren't allowed to visit at the moment,
Happy T Day
Jan S
Years ago we would get boxes of citrus like this too I think it usually came from Texas and would last us a long time. so that brought back good memories reading about yours. nice to share with your friend and being able to visit for a bit.
AntwortenLöschenYour cardigan is really beautiful so far. Enjoy your new tea and stay warm hugs Kathy
I love your photo of the box of mandarin oranges :) Your sweater looks like it'll be fun to wear. Happy T Tuesday!
AntwortenLöschenWow, the fruit looks wonderful! So nice to catch up with your friend and those knitted stripes are gorgeous ��. Wishing you a very Happy T Day! Hugs, Jo x
AntwortenLöschenThat chai tea sounds delicious. Nothing like a good chai to warm up on these cold days:) So nice to have those fresh citrus fruits as well. Happy T day!
AntwortenLöschenLovely pink grapefruits. We love them too. We usually have them (cut in half)for breakfast. My hubby cuts them with a special little knife (bent) and then I can just spoon the parts out. Yumm!
AntwortenLöschenThe chai tea looks great too. This is what chai tea should look like. (well, mine does)I used to buy mine from a market stall that sells herbs and spices and loose tea mixes. But we can't travel to that market anymore, and if we could, that particular man might not be there, so I'll be patient. I have one mix I particularly like: Made with rooibos instead of black tea, but other wise with all the traditional chai ingredients. Very nice indeed.
I am so impressed with your knitting. Yes, it does look very complicated. But if it is well explained, that is half the work.
Happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
Love the fruit, yummy. Enjoy your tea. The knitting looks good! Happy T Day, Valerie
AntwortenLöschenI love your crazy stripes sweater. You're right, it does look very difficult. People will be impressed when you tell them you knit it yourself.
AntwortenLöschenHappy T-day! Hugs, Eileen
Oh very nice citrus. We have some in the stores but they are not good at all. Nice to visit even if it is at a distance. Ohhhhh I LOVE this sweater. The color, the stripes just gorgeous. Have a truly wonderful day.
AntwortenLöschenYum! The chai sounds delicious. I love making my own but it has been a while. Now I just may have to make a cup.
AntwortenLöschenThe grapefruits look wonderful. I love all kinds of citrus. Enjoy!
Your knitting is lovely and look like it takes a fair amount of skill.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
Yum to fresh citrus :) I'm glad you had a "visit" with your friend too. That tea looks so pretty! I'll have to check out the website. Speaking of pretty, your cardigan is going to be beautiful. I love that grey blue color. Enjoy your tea and your week!
AntwortenLöschenYou are making amazing progress with your knitting. It is beautiful. And your chai tea sounds great. Its fun to be able share and try new tastes. That box of citrus fruits looks good. They're great year round, but especially in winter. Hope you had a wonderful T day. Hugs-Erika
AntwortenLöschenMy sincere apologies for visiting so very late, dear. I was here yesterday and admired your oranges, and that tea with the anise star looking like tea I would drink. Before I could comment, I got so sick, I couldn't stand up. I don't know what I ate, but it made me sick as a dog.
AntwortenLöschenYour sweater is looking good, and you are moving along nicely on it.
Thanks for sharing your Star of India chai latte tea with us for T this week, and again, I apologize for being so late visiting.
A box of citrus fruits must smell wonderful! Gad you got to see your friend - even if only briefly! Your cardigan looks brilliant! A very belated Happy T Day, Chrisx
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