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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 8h

I made various herb butters for the freezer before the frosty nights ruined the herbs. I also froze parsley, thyme, and dill for later use.
For dinner: breaded chicken steaks with parsley/thyme/rosemary butter, sautéed mushrooms, steamed Brussels sprouts, mash, a side salad. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 14h

We live in the middle of autumn and winter, when the landscape looks brown and somehow gloomy and sad. The colours are only inside and on the plate! ☔️
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, persimmon, blue cheese, mandarin, apple, radishes, kiwi, zucchini, melons. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you. I love persimmons, they’re so sweet and tasty! ☀️☀️☀️

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 15h

+6˚C today. The damp and rainy weather continues, grey cloud clusters hang low like wet rags. ☔️
For breakfast: sourdough rye bread with pork loin smoked with alder chips, grapes and cucumber, Brie, persimmon, kiwi berries and passion fruit, honeydew melon, coffee. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry, I said it was Japanese, but of course it's an American pot. I admired the variety of Japanese tea and coffee pots that were for sale in the cafe and made a mistake.

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, the cafe uses them and also keeps them for sale.

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 1d

You’re very perceptive, my mistake. It’s a Chemex coffee pot. I admired different coffee and tea pots and thought of the Japanese ones.

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 1d

I had lunch with my son at the restaurant of the Kouvola Liquorice Factory, the factory is famous for its products.
For lunch: pulled beef, creamed potatoes, side salad and for dessert fruit in vanilla quark.
We had coffee at the Papulaari café, I love that Japanese coffee pot.🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 2d

Like most Wednesdays, hubby and I played pinball at Hopeakuula Arcade. I packed a foodbox for the break. Hubby had a slice of pizza, fruit salad, and coffee, with a cinnamon bun.
We got home late, so I just air fried some chicken wings and served them with mash and a side salad. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 2d

I was lucky to get figs and kiwi berries from our local supermarket. I like both fresh and dried figs, which are popular especially around Christmas time.
For hubby gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, figs, bell pepper, melons, radishes, an omelette, persimmon, kiwi berries. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you! 💐

Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 2d

+7ºC today. The bright sun startled me as much as Foxy scared the esteemed Chef in Worcestershire when she made a visit to his garden yesterday! 🤣🦊
For breakfast: sourdough rye bread with an omelette, Jamón Serrano, and Brie, figs, blueberries, persimmon, kiwi berries, coffee.🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 3d

It sounds like a perfect combination! 🎬🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you. Sourdough rye bread is voted for a Finnish national dish. We love that type of bread with different toppings!

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 3d

It's funny how a rainy weather can make you feel a little down, even though it's cozy and warm inside the house. I miss the snow to brighten up the scenery!
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, bell pepper, radishes, Finnish pear, mandarin, grapefruit, zucchini, melons. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 3d

+6˚C today. Heavy rain and brief bursts of sunshine. The lawn feels like a swamp, I guess the lawn mowing season is over for this year!
For breakfast: sourdough rye bread with cucumber, cream cheese, blueberries and horseradish spread, smoked beef and grapes, grapefruit, coffee. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 4d

Night frosts ended the growing season for herbs too, only parsley is still alive. I replanted rosemary inside in a new pot, I hope it'll survive the winter. 🌱
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: mandarin, radishes, bell peppers, zucchini, melons, persimmon, grapes, apple. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 4d

+7ºC today! Another rainy and grey week ahead. The sun showed for a moment, but it was soon covered by thick clouds. ☔️
For breakfast: sourdough rye bread with cucumber, avocado, blueberries and horseradish spread, Jamón Serrano, zucchini and apple, baked cottage cheese, coffee. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 5d

The cold rain drummed windows all day long. Hubby and I skipped our evening walk and watched Strictly Come Dancing instead.
Even though it's warm and cozy inside, I was craving some warming soup.
For dinner: vegetable and sausage soup. It’s comforting like a warming blanket. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 5d

The garden was full of birds today, everyone was eating their breakfast. Even a pheasant, squirrels and a woodpecker showed up to get their free meal.
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, bell pepper, melons. An omelette, grapes, radishes, persimmon, avocado. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you! ☀️☀️☀️

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 5d

+9˚C today. Winter time has started, and my internal clock is the only one that doesn't change the time automatically!
For breakfast: sourdough rye bread with an omelette, smoked pork loin, grapes and cream cheese, avocado, blueberries and baked cottage cheese, persimmon, coffee. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 6d

Hubby and I went to play pinball at Hopekuula Arcade.
It was a great way to stimulate our little grey cells!
I wish I had a personal chef who would make us a delicious dinner to enjoy after playing.
For dinner: pan fried chicken steaks, mash, sautéed mushrooms, a side salad. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 6d

Today is a special day, Hopeakuula Arcade was established 14 years ago. Hubby and I are going to play pinball and celebrate the occasion! pelitaivas.fi/ha/?id=aboutus…
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: bell peppers, melons, radishes, persimmon, apple. 🍜

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Annele.Sovijärvi @asovij.bsky.social · 6d

Today is a special day, Hopeakuula Arcade was established 14 years ago. Hubby and I are going to play pinball and celebrate the occasion! pelitaivas.fi/ha/?id=aboutus…
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: bell peppers, melons, radishes, persimmon, apple.🍜

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