Thursday, November 7, 2024

A quick hello





 

Hello friends! Just a quick hello and a few pictures from the week. The sunset was gorgeous on Monday evening after it had rained all day. I just started reading the cutest, holiday rom-com. I love sitting out on our back deck reading in the warm, afternoon sunlight. And also, my afternoon cup of tea - matcha today. Are you a fan of matcha green tea? I've tried so many different brands, and I can say Pique is my favorite. Ryze also isn't bad - it's a mushroom matcha so it has more of an earthy taste.

 Okay, so I need to go start on dinner - Swiss Chard and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells in Marinara Sauce.

It was a good week. Have a great upcoming weekend!

22 comments:

  1. I have never heard of Matcha tea, will have to look that one up. Looks like you found yourself a good book to sit and relax on these cold Autumn days. Your ricotta stuffed pasta shells sound delicious. Italian food is my favorite. Have a beautiful week, Julia.

    ~Sheri

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    1. You will have to give Matcha green tea a try! Yes, I love this cute and festive rom-com book I recently started reading. I'm also a big fan of Italian food! Hope you are having a lovely week, Sheri.

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  2. I enjoyed your Hello and each photo. Beautiful colors...Your meal sounded delicious...I love any kind of Italian food.. Happy Weekend.

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    1. Thank you! I love a pretty sunset. I agree. Italian food is wonderful!

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  3. Julia, your pictures are so nice...and that sunset is gorgeous! Only God can paint a picture like that, yes?

    Our daughter-in-law enjoys her Matcha every day. I only do herbal teas because the caffeine causes my heart rate to increase.

    Have a lovely weekend, my friend. xx

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    1. Thank you, Dianna. You are right! Only God can paint a picture as pretty as a sunset. I also love herbal teas and usually drink those in the evenings.

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  4. What wonderful colour skies.
    Have a lovely weekend.

    All the best Jan

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  5. The photos are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them. I've seen Pique tea promoted but have never tasted it- it is certainly expensive. Is it worth the price? The book looks cute. I've never tasted matcha tea.

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    1. Hi Judee. Yes, Pique tea is rather pricey, but I don't drink it daily, so a box usually lasts about two months. I've tried so many and can say it's worth the price.

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  6. Your mug is so cute! I've never tasted matcha tea before. X

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    1. Hi Jules. Thank you. I bought this mug at a local pottery festival about eight years ago. It's one of my favorites!

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  7. Beautiful sunset. Interesting tea. Swiss chard is nice because it takes on the flavors of whatever you're cooking it with. andrea

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    1. Hello Andrea. I agree, Swiss chard takes on whatever flavors you are cooking it with. It's very versatile.

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  8. This post makes me smile. Thank you.
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  9. Hello dearest Julia! What a gorgeous sunset! I love books like that and I"m excited Hallmark movies have begun too. :) I like matcha at starbucks with a yummy flavored cream. I'm not sure I could drink it "straight" Lol Blessings. xoxo

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    1. Thank you, dear Carrie! A gorgeous sunset gets me every time! Rom-com books are my favorite and this one is really cute and festive. I'm so happy Hallmark Christmas movies have begun! Sometimes I add honey to my matcha. A flavored cream would also be a good idea! Have a great day!

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  10. That's the perfect setting for a good read. Yes, I love Matcha. I'm at work on break so I don't know the brand I use. Got it at Home Goods, made in Japan. Very nice taste. Happy Reading!

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  11. I agree, I really enjoy sitting outside and reading when the weather is nice. I'll have to look for Matcha the next time I'm at Home Goods. Have a great day!

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  12. The sunsets are beautiful, it's been nothing but grey skies here just lately. I've never tasted matcha tea.

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  13. Sounds like a lovely week. I always tend to judge a book by its cover - and that book has the cutest cover. I'm going to check it out:)

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A quick hello