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Good Things favourites and an update June 2014

10/6/2014

 
Oyster kilpatrick a la Lizzy by Liz Posmyk Good Things
It's the Monday of the June long weekend in Australia and it's bitterly cold outside. In fact, I can even see sleet from where I'm sitting in the warmth of my library. I don't think I will be going out there any time soon, for my I broke my foot badly on Thursday evening. As such, I'm currently house-bound and my only means of transport is a knee scooter.

I hired some crutches, but find them quite difficult to use and almost broke my knee on the coffee table when I stumbled, so they're now leaning against the wall in a spare room, lest I break another bone! A friend with recent 'broken foot experience' under her belt suggested the knee scooter, and I am extremely grateful to have it. In fact, it is probably my favourite thing at present!

'Don't ride your bike inside,' Peter keeps joking with me. As with life's past stresses, we are trying to maintain a good sense of humour and positive attitude. I know it could be much worse, but let me tell you, but I really wish this 'little accident' hadn't happened. Everyone who knows me really well is aware that my mantra is 'Every day is a gift', something my father taught me throughout his life. To this end, I really don't take things for granted. Well, I thought I didn't. But now something as simple as stepping outside to check the mail is impossible, as we have steps leading from the front verandah to the post box. Doing the laundry is the same, as it's a step up to our laundry. Similarly I cannot water my potted pots outside, nor our kitchen garden. And all those odd household jobs that I had put off over the last week or so are bugging the life out of me, as I cannot attend to them now.

That said, I continue to be grateful. My beloved has stepped up to the plate, and he's cooking, cleaning, washing, shopping, nursing me, and doing all the other things I cannot do for the moment. Our dearest friends called in with some freshly made lunch and a box of berry muffins, both of which were delicious and very much appreciated (thank you so much Diana and Bryant xox). I've put my gym membership on hold, delayed foodie famils to Goulburn (thanks Bernie!) and the Old Bus Depot Markets (thanks Lauren!), and packed away my swimmers for the time being. We are waiting to hear from the review clinic at the hospital, as the foot is only temporarily in a cast until we know more about the injury and whether it requires surgery.

So, now it's time turn my attention to the pile of cookbooks awaiting my review...  pictured below are a few of my favourites. They look delicious don't they?! Watch this space for snippets in the fullness of time, but please don't expect recipes to be road tested from them any time soon. Fortunately I do have some really good recipes in the queue to share with you, so please stay tuned. I also have a couple more giveaways that I know you're going to enjoy, as well as some food news that will be of interest, I'm sure.

Incidentally, as you can see from my top photograph, we've been enjoying oysters kilpatrick a la Lizzy, as we caught up with oyster farmer, Shane Buckley, from Wapengo Rocks, last weekend at Whisky Live in Canberra. It was a fantastic event and I will share my postcards and morsels in due course too. Wapengo Rocks are my favourite oysters without question and they team very well with good whisky. I've used a classic Worcestershire Sauce produced by Charles from  la Barre. You'll find his products at the Old Bus Depot Markets in Kingston.

Enjoy your weekend, please don't put off those little things you've been wanting to do, and happy cooking! 

Books in my reading pile by Liz Posmyk Good Things

Tell me dear readers, have you ever broken a bone? How did you manage? Have you any coping strategies that you would like to share with me? And what small things would you miss if you were not able to do them?
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella link
8/6/2014 06:45:47 pm

Oh no, you poor thing Lizzy! Sorry to hear about your foot. I hope it heals quickly :)

Lizzy
8/6/2014 07:23:41 pm

Gah, Lorraine, thank you, just one of those things! : (

Amanda link
8/6/2014 08:15:43 pm

I'm so sorry to hear of your foot, Lizzy and - given my recent disastrous experience - you have all my sympathy. It is incredibly frustrating not to be able to do the simple tasks that we invariably take for granted. Just remember - this too shall pass.

Lizzy
8/6/2014 08:23:38 pm

Amanda, thank you... my heart went out to you during your recent incident... thank you for your reminder of 'this too shall pass'... good thinking! : )

Andrea
8/6/2014 09:22:47 pm

Hope you heal quickly Liz!!! Looking forward though to read your cook book reviews, especially Tess Kiros! Stay warm ! X

Lizzy
8/6/2014 09:57:36 pm

Andrea, thank you very much indeed xo

The Food Sage link
9/6/2014 12:32:10 am

Lovely looking cookbook pile, Lizzy. Make the most of the opportunity to sit, relax and catch up on some reading x

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:54:10 am

Thank you Rachel, I'm trying, but it's hard! : )

Christine (FoodWineTravel) link
9/6/2014 12:44:22 am

Dear Liz, rest up and hope your foot heals quickly.

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:54:31 am

Thanks Christine, trying! Lovely to see you both yesterday. Thank you for the flowers xo

Tandy | Lavender and Lime link
9/6/2014 12:48:10 am

At least you have a great selection there to keep you busy :)

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:54:44 am

I surely do, Tandy! : )

Liz link
9/6/2014 01:17:46 am

Ugh...I do hope your foot heals quickly! Great looking cookbooks...looking forward to your reviews!

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:54:58 am

Thanks so much, Liz xo

SallyBR link
9/6/2014 08:41:52 am

Oh, that is so hard! I am so sorry you are going through this, it's not fair, and not fun...

I know you both have a great sense of humor and will surf through this with the best possible attitude, but still... what a major pain

I hope it heels quickly, and now I shall google to find out what is a knee scoter - you got me curious..

a big healing hug going your way!

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:55:24 am

Sally, thanks so much... did you find the knee scooter? It's great! : )

Glamorous Glutton link
9/6/2014 09:55:21 am

Poor you, it must be very painful. I broke my right wrist when I was at school and had to learn to do everything left handed for a while. Most frustrating. Love the idea of the knee scooter:) GG

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:55:52 am

Hi GG, the knee scooter is quite awesome! Thank you for your kind sympathy!

A Rhubarb Rhapsody link
9/6/2014 11:17:11 am

Oh that sounds so frustrating! Good to hear you're in capable hands though. I've never broken a bone and neither has my husband. My Mum's broken countless bones though (mostly from clumsiness!). I like to think it's the vast amount of cheese I eat that keeps my bones strong. ;)

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:56:49 am

Keep eating that cheese, Rhubarb!!! We do tend to trip, fall and lose our balance as we get older... call it clumsy, it just happens. Most unfortunate. Thanks for stopping by : )

A Rhubarb Rhapsody link
10/6/2014 11:30:09 am

Oh gosh, I didn't mean to imply you were clumsy! My Mum's been breaking bones since she was in her teens, she's the first to admit her clumsiness (in good humour). :) For example, she once tripped over her own feet while dancing and broke her finger.

Lizzy
10/6/2014 11:32:29 am

That is hilarious! I understood completely : )

Tania @ The Cook's Pyjamas link
9/6/2014 01:17:27 pm

Sorry to hear you are laid up. I know how frustrating it is to want to get on and not be able to. But I envy your book pile that is keeping you company. Look forward to hearing your thoughts on The Petite Kitchen and the Stephane Reynaud. Both are on my wish list.

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:57:14 am

Tania, thank you... I look forward to dipping into the pages too xo

Eha
9/6/2014 02:45:26 pm

A door closed - not a thing you can do about it, Liz! Just use that wonderful imagination of yours and think of all the things you CAN do over the next 6-8 weeks! Open other doors! And please try those crutches again! When I broke my foot up on the Gold Coast I was totally new there, had no friends or acquaintances and had to do everything on my own. With a backslab up to my knee!! It's amazing how quickly one learns to manage the crutches!! I got around steps by standing sideways, holding onto the rail with both hands and hopping up and down step by step [and I am older than you :D !!]. DO try a few steps every day!!!! Hoping the Review Board says 'no op', wishing you oh so well and sending a huge, huge hug!! [yep, and I am fully in bed with the lurgy and it is my jolly birthday :) ! Shall catch up!!!!]

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:58:33 am

Hello Eha... nope, not going near the crutches... I really do prefer the knee scooter... looks like surgery... I chose to see a private sports physician and she has referred me to her surgeon... see him on Thursday and surgery next week! Take care and very happy birthday to you my dear! xo

Eha
10/6/2014 02:21:11 pm

Oh Liz . . . . all the very, very best - I am certain you will be well looked after now, but you surely did not need that op! Everything crossed!!

Gary Lum link
9/6/2014 09:44:41 pm

I hope you heal soon Liz.

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:58:45 am

Gary, thank you kindly!

ela@GrayApron link
9/6/2014 09:58:18 pm

Sorry, Liz. That must be very hard...good time to review the book, like you said.

ela h.

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:58:57 am

Ela, thank you kindly, indeed : )

Mary Frances link
10/6/2014 04:43:11 am

I'm so sorry to hear about your injury! Get well soon. Looks like you have some great books to keep you occupied.

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:59:16 am

Mary Frances, thank you! I do indeed, those and a few more : )

Glenda link
10/6/2014 04:49:58 am

Sorry to hear about your accident. Take it easy. I had my two feet operated on a couple of years ago and I read and sewed and read and sewed for weeks. It was a nice time really. Usually I would not have had time for either activity so I quite enjoyed it.

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:59:36 am

Glenda, many thanks! I hear you, time to sit and rest! : )

Padaek link
10/6/2014 04:59:59 am

Sorry to hear of your broken foot Liz. Get well soon. :)

Lizzy
10/6/2014 09:59:51 am

Thank you kindly Padaek! : )

John @ Kitchen Riffs link
10/6/2014 05:40:44 am

What a shame! So sorry to hear about your injury. And although I'm sure the enforced inactivity will be a challenge, I'll bet you'll soon be turning it to your advantage. Mend soon.

Lizzy
10/6/2014 10:00:08 am

John, thank you very much indeed! : )

David Scott Allen link
10/6/2014 09:54:53 am

Thank goodness for Peter! And do take care when riding your bike in the house! There are worse things than needing to take a rest and catch up on reading... (I am not sure what could actually be worse than a broken foot, but I bet it exists!) Virtual hugs from Tucson!

Lizzy
10/6/2014 01:56:35 pm

Hi David, you made me smile, thank you.... yes, thank goodness for my wonderful Peter! There are worse things than a broken foot, I'm sure... and, frankly, I don't want to know about them! Thanks for the hugs... back to you from Downunder!

Judy Cinerari
10/6/2014 12:03:30 pm

Hope your injury is not too serious and long-term. I can sympathise as I have spent the last 2 years on crutches due to ongoing health issues. It makes you appreciate the ability to do the little things in life such as rising from the couch and having both hands free to cook etc. luckily, I too have a wonderful husband who has "stepped up to the plate" to help me. But even when I'm down about the future I never forget how lucky I am to be here. It puts everything into perspective.

Lizzy
10/6/2014 01:58:10 pm

Dear Judy, I am sorry that you have been on crutches for two years... I cannot imagine how difficult that has been! I cannot complain either, really... this will pass eventually and I hope to be running around. Thank goodness you have a wonderful husband to take care of you... and your have such a positive, uplifting attitude. Thank you for your kind words and for stopping by to comment xo

Adri link
10/6/2014 12:35:39 pm

I certainly am sorry to hear your news. I hope you sit back, relax, enjoy your reading, and get well soon!

Lizzy
10/6/2014 01:58:39 pm

Dear Adri, thank you very kindly xox

Hotly Spiced link
10/6/2014 12:49:52 pm

Well...I'm so glad you didn't break your knee as well! What an annoying injury to have; so debilitating and yes, we don't realise how much we rely on being able to run around until one of our legs is immobilised. My sister broke her foot last year and they put her foot in one of those boots. It was in the heat of summer so she was as hot as Hades wearing it but at least she could walk around. Is that an option for you? I hope you recovery swiftly and Pete sounds like he's being awesome xx

Lizzy
10/6/2014 01:59:39 pm

Hi Charlie, oh gosh I feel for your sister... the boot must have been god awful in the summer! Thank you for your kind words... and, yes, Peter is being wonderful! xo

Karen (Back Road Journal) link
10/6/2014 01:14:44 pm

My dear friend, I can certainly appreciate your situation and hope you will heal quickly. I have unfortunately broken bones over the years and can sympathize with what you are going through. The last time I broke my foot was on the second day of a two week trip to Italy with friends. :( I had to Google your knee scooter and that has to be very helpful. As to stairs, I used to scoot on my bottom up and down the stairs…not pretty but it works when you are many weeks in a cast and have to deal with stairs on a daily basis.

Lizzy
10/6/2014 02:00:46 pm

Hi Karen, gosh, that would have been awful! I think scooting on your bottom must be good exercise, no? A good way to tighten those buns? God knows I need it! Thank you for your very kind words xox

Eha
10/6/2014 02:25:52 pm

Not funny but really had to laugh at Karen's comment, 'cause I have had to use that way of going up and coming down stairs a multitude of times :) ! Have had to use two sticks to get around for some 17 years - no problem, I even look after quite a large garden on my own; it just needs 'working out' :D !!

Lizzy
10/6/2014 02:28:58 pm

Eha, you are amazing! Yes, apparently I do need surgery.

Eha
10/6/2014 03:43:08 pm

Not 'amazing' at all - just full of life :) ! B . . . . er re the op!!!!! Oh, the sticks arrived not because of being 'ancient' but having been born with a few wrong genes in my spine :) !

e / dig in hobart link
10/6/2014 02:48:26 pm

dreadful news! i add my wishes to everyone else's kind thoughts, lizzy. i'm glad to read the 'silver lining' is the chance to catch up with your cookbook reading.
take care xx

Lizzy
10/6/2014 02:51:02 pm

Elizabeth, thank you very kindly! xox

Anna link
11/6/2014 02:24:30 am

Sorry you are feeling poorly Liz. I've never broken a bone before, but you can use this time to write lots of content for your blog, catch up on some great midday movies, and plan all the wonderful things you will do as soon as you can scoot about again. Thinking of you. xxx

Lizzy
16/6/2014 10:35:13 am

Anna, thank you for your very kind words xox

kellie@foodtoglow link
11/6/2014 05:29:46 am

Yikes! Poor, poor you. I have broken a few bones in my foot and snapped my tibia. Broke these doing karate, of all things. And a friend recently (i.e. Sunday) broke both of his arms playing soccer. He is awaiting surgery too. Take it easy and look forward to the festival of recipe testing that awaits when you are healed. In the meantime do your best to tolerate having things done for you (that was the worst of it for me). I'm sure you have done way more than your share of helping others over the years so try and enjoy others helping you too. Easier said than done ;-) Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Lizzy
16/6/2014 10:35:55 am

Ouch Kellie... well, at least I know I am not the only one... this is one of those thing that you just don't think will happen to you! : )

InTolerant Chef link
11/6/2014 09:24:49 pm

How did I miss this post Lizzy? What a pain for you! I hope it's all resoved soon and that you heal nice and quickly. I know what a nuisance it is to have bits and pieces out of action :(

Lizzy
16/6/2014 10:36:16 am

You sure do Bec. Thank you for the kind words of encouragement xo

Maureen link
19/6/2014 08:30:56 pm

You have a much better and more loving attitude than I'd have. I try not to be a whinger but after the first week, I've had enough. I hope you are fit very soon. Can't wait to hear how the Blue Ribbon cookbook turns out.

Lizzy
19/6/2014 08:38:22 pm

Maureen thank you for your very kind words! I can hardly wait to be back on my feet. Methinks someone or something is making me rest. Hope you are well xo


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