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Postcards from abroad - In my kitchen - August 2015

1/8/2015

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Collage of postcards by Liz Posmyk, Good Things
Renowned writer and film maker, Susan Sontag (1933-2004), once said 'I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list.' 

That line would have been a fitting response, methinks, to an acquaintance who commented on a photograph I shared via Instagram recently, asking: 'Is there anywhere in the world that you are not going to visit?'. Good question, I say.

In fact, Peter and I have only just landed back at The Blue House having travelled extensively for some 45 days. Our adventure took us across the United Kingdom - from Kensington to Wiltshire, Cornwall and Devon to Somerset, Warwickshire to Yorkshire, County Durham to Cumbria and Northumberland, and then Cardiff in Wales and on to Edinburgh and Stirling in Scotland. From there we flew to Stockholm in Sweden, followed by Budapest in Hungary. And then travelled by rail to Vienna in Austria, and finally Prague in the Czech Republic. We ended the journey basking in the blazing sunshine for a few short days in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. 

Our suitcases have virtually exploded onto the living room floor, and on the kitchen bench is a jumble of postcards and ephemera, reminiscent of the trip. In the fullness of time, once I've caught my breath, I'll be sharing traveller's tales and a feast of tasty recipes with you. Until then, ta-ta, bye da, bye for noo, adjö, viszontlátásra, auf wiedersehen and rozloučení.

This snippet forms my contribution to the monthly In my kitchen hosted by my dear friend Celia, from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial. Please pop in and say hello from me. xx


So tell me, what good things are in your kitchen this month dear friends? And what adventures have you experienced while I've been away? 
24 Comments
Jennifer @ Milk and Honey link
31/7/2015 11:12:40 pm

I've been loving your FB updates Liz. Looks like an awesome holiday. Keep having fun and take care.

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Joanne T Ferguson link
1/8/2015 01:26:53 am

I am glad to hear you have returned safe and sound Lizzy and can't wait to hear all about your travel adventures! Thanks for this month's kitchen view too as love seeing postcards from every country!

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Hotly Spiced link
1/8/2015 12:10:04 pm

I've been enjoying following your travel adventures via FB. You certainly covered a lot of territory during your time away and it must have been amazing to have had not only a 45-day holiday but a total escape from what has been our coldest winter in 60 years xx

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Laura (Tutti Dolci) link
1/8/2015 01:08:28 pm

I love all your postcards! It sounds like you've had a wonderful time traveling, hope you'll be sharing more soon :).

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Eha
1/8/2015 01:28:56 pm

Welcome home Liz: it looks and sounds that you had a great time! Thanks for the collage to dream on: love the Stockholm ones especially of course . . . can't wait for your travel stories but first of all get over that jet lag :) !

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Anna @ shenANNAgans link
1/8/2015 02:36:54 pm

Welcome home loveliest of ladies. I cannot wait to read your travel posts, your daily updates were amazing. Rest up, hope the jet lag doesn't get you. Xx

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Mandy link
1/8/2015 06:55:35 pm

Lizzy, what an excellent vacation your and Peter enjoyed! My Pete and I are sitting in the lounge at the airport at the moment waiting to board a flight to Nairobi, Kenya to have a look-see for a possible move there for a while from the beginning of next year.
Have a beautiful weekend and enjoy settling in back at home.
:-) Mandy xo

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Fiona @TIFFINbitesized
2/8/2015 12:15:46 am

Welcome back - I didn't realise you were home. As fun as it is to travel, it's always nice to come back. Looking forward to lots of interesting posts! xxx

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David link
2/8/2015 11:04:04 am

Your travels have been phenomenal to follow, Liz! I dream of a 45-day trip like that... but it'll have to wait for a few years (and retirement!). Welcome home!

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Francesca link
2/8/2015 01:06:03 pm

Look forward to your travel tales Lizzie.

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Tandy | Lavender and Lime link
2/8/2015 07:23:51 pm

We shall be in Stirling in a month's time. Welcome home :)

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EllaDee link
2/8/2015 07:44:23 pm

Lovely postcards, they'll be sure to inspire wonderful recollections and recipes :)

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Kim | a little lunch link
3/8/2015 12:36:57 am

Liz, what a whirlwind adventure! Glad you stretched it out over 45 days so you could settle in a bit at each location, although it looks like you were on the move! Postcards are a wonderful way to "remember." xo

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Glenda link
3/8/2015 03:09:00 am

How wonderful to have postcards of your travels in your kitchen. Welcome home Liz.

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Ania @ Milk Toast and Honey link
3/8/2015 07:00:01 am

Liz, what an adventure you had! Loved reading about your travels - tell me, was the train journey as amazing as I hope it was? There is something very magical about travelling long distance by train...Wonderful.

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Gretchen link
3/8/2015 07:17:37 am

Wow, what a fun vacation! I'm sure you have many stories to tell and goodies for the kitchen brought back. Your post made me laugh, ephemera is one of my mom's favorite words!

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Misky link
3/8/2015 10:27:09 pm

Welcome home, Lizzy!

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Liz link
6/8/2015 04:59:25 am

Welcome home! 45 days?!!! I can't wait to hear about all your adventures!!!

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Andrea
8/8/2015 12:21:34 pm

So excited to hear about your adventures, and I love the collection of postcards!!!! X

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Cate link
11/8/2015 01:45:14 am

ooh i look forward to hearing all your travelling food tales! -Cate from IMK

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sherry M link
12/8/2015 01:34:48 am

welcome home. i bet you had a fab trip. sounds amazing and jam packed and exhausting. and fun.

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@ChristineSalins (FoodWineTravel) link
15/8/2015 01:44:17 am

Welcome home, Liz. Looking forward to hearing all about your travels!

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Beck link
17/8/2015 01:08:34 am

No wonder you’re exhausted! What a trip!

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Red Nomad OZ link
1/9/2015 05:22:08 pm

Can't wait to see the recipes!

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