I'm talking about Blueberries. Seriously?! How long have I been missing out on the blueberry goodness? I think I've only ever encountered blueberries in muffins on the plane back from the US of A and 100% dislike these insults to muffins. As a result I've never had just regular blueberries. That all changed yesterday.
We were at a BBQ at Mr H's boss' house in a wonderful place called Bampton. Firstly, the house is seriously dreamy. Embedded in the countryside, surrounded by fields, an extended older propery with a beautiful country garden (complete with veggie patch). It is pretty much my ideal sort of house. It felt homely instantly and I know I'd love spending time there. Incidently, it's also up for sale (Mr H's boss rents). I tell you blogland, I want this house... or one just the same!
Anyhoo, we'd gone over for a relaxed afternoon with the other sales managers in Mr H's team. They are the kind of people that I enjoy socialising with (they are also the same people I was out in Dubai with). There are some people that you work with that you wouldn't miss if you changed your company, these are the sort of people I would miss. It was a cracking afternoon with a fantastic selection of food, mainly South African cuisine. Topped off with a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the England match (before it even started just in case the disappointment proved too much if we lost...which of course we did). For dessert out came a big bowl full of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Being polite I took a huge bowlful away. Feeling a little worried I put the first blueberry into my mouth. It was amazing! I can't believe I've been avoiding them for so long. I'm so glad I actually tried them. I had a 3 course dessert, first course was fruit, second course was my homemade Key Lime Pie and finally a homemade chocolate whippy style icecream cone. Delish!
I got my lunch today from M&S and saw they had blueberries on offer for 2 for £5, so I got a punnet of raspberries along side. I've just tucked into them with a slice of GU chocolate cake which I brought into work today for my birthday.
I'm going to make more of an effort to try some new foods. Maybe picking up something new each week from the supermarket. I guess bearing in mind last week I had the Papaya disaster and this week I've had the Blueberry win, I wonder what next week will have in store for me?
We were at a BBQ at Mr H's boss' house in a wonderful place called Bampton. Firstly, the house is seriously dreamy. Embedded in the countryside, surrounded by fields, an extended older propery with a beautiful country garden (complete with veggie patch). It is pretty much my ideal sort of house. It felt homely instantly and I know I'd love spending time there. Incidently, it's also up for sale (Mr H's boss rents). I tell you blogland, I want this house... or one just the same!
Anyhoo, we'd gone over for a relaxed afternoon with the other sales managers in Mr H's team. They are the kind of people that I enjoy socialising with (they are also the same people I was out in Dubai with). There are some people that you work with that you wouldn't miss if you changed your company, these are the sort of people I would miss. It was a cracking afternoon with a fantastic selection of food, mainly South African cuisine. Topped off with a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the England match (before it even started just in case the disappointment proved too much if we lost...which of course we did). For dessert out came a big bowl full of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Being polite I took a huge bowlful away. Feeling a little worried I put the first blueberry into my mouth. It was amazing! I can't believe I've been avoiding them for so long. I'm so glad I actually tried them. I had a 3 course dessert, first course was fruit, second course was my homemade Key Lime Pie and finally a homemade chocolate whippy style icecream cone. Delish!
I got my lunch today from M&S and saw they had blueberries on offer for 2 for £5, so I got a punnet of raspberries along side. I've just tucked into them with a slice of GU chocolate cake which I brought into work today for my birthday.
I'm going to make more of an effort to try some new foods. Maybe picking up something new each week from the supermarket. I guess bearing in mind last week I had the Papaya disaster and this week I've had the Blueberry win, I wonder what next week will have in store for me?
That house looks fab! I want it!
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