Sleeping on the job!

 At the supermarket last Friday at the front door was this man collecting money for charity (if you make the photo larger you will see.) and he was asleep. We did our shopping and returned to the car and he was still sleeping...lol.  I was told he nearly always sleeps with his money collection tin. 😎

The sign says:  Domestic violence and abuse can lead to Mental Health Issues, Homelessness and Suicide. 

Woolworths the Supermarket where we shop for our groceries and where the man was sleeping on the job!   This Woolworths is not in any way related or connected to any other country.

Took this photo of a Helleborus commonly known as a Winter Rose and they are poisonous if eaten by humans or animals. The sap can cause a rash, blisters or irritation for some people.  I have only 4 plants all different colours from memory.  This is the first one to flower this winter.

We had beef stir fry Thursday evening for dinner - yes, most unusual to have spaghetti with it, but that is me.  My husband had rice. 

Food

 Into showing what we eat sometimes.  

The first photo, new potatoes, carrot, beans, broccoli, pork and crackle with gravy.

I love cracked pepper, potatoes, seafood and pasta salad and salmon.

Lunch, salad and meat sandwiches.

Chicken kababs, chips, salad.

Below, seafood salad, potato and pork.

Meals and Trivia

Just a bit of Trivia regarding Launceston, Tasmania, Australia where I live. 

These two 'things' I found on the internet:  The sunniest town in Tasmania is Launceston, it's sunnier than Melbourne, Victoria which is a State of Australia north of the State Tasmania.  Launceston has 2,500 hours of annual sunshine, whereas Melbourne receives 2,300 hours of annual Sunshine.

The 2nd 'thing' is what is the foodie town of Tasmania?  Launceston.  The internet says it's a foodie paradise and gastronomic hub officially recognized as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2021.  A meeting place of food, culture, tradition and innovation that connects people with the land in a way that's deliciously down to earth.

Rather interesting I thought.

Some meals we had recently for dinner (evening meal).

The above three meat things are Rissoles with gravy and 6 vegetables.  I/we love potatoes, fortunately we can eat anything at aged 80.

I have a glass of wine most evenings with my dinner, this wine is the only one I drink and it's Brown Brothers Crouchen Riesling which is an Australia sweet wine.  The wine features sweet fruit flavours with a soft finish and aromas of tropical fruits and melons.

Chicken Stirfry and Rice

Baked dinner, baked pork and gravy with 4 vegetables potatoes baked.

Below is Spaghetti Bolognaise. 

A Meal

 I'm not that fond of coffee but used to be.  These days we have a coffee machine so a decent cup or mug of coffee can be given to visitors and ourselves once in a while.  I usually drink water but have a cup of tea for breakfast. These beans below go into the grinder and are an Italian blend.  I add to the coffee for visitors, sometimes for us too.  Visitors seem to love it. What do I add?  Jameson Irish Whiskey is one spirit I use; another is Frangelico or Tia Maria both a liqueur. 

A Capuchino is what I prefer, one I made below.

Prawn Cocktail for Entree, and below Barramundi fish, salad and chips for dinner in the evening.

Breakfast

I love Manuka Honey which is indigenous to New Zealand and parts of Coastal Australia.  

Manuka honey is special due to its potent, stable, and unique antibacterial properties. The honey has ability to fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs which makes it prized medicinal powerhouse for topical wound healing, soothing sore throats, and supporting gut health.

I eat it on one slice of toast for breakfast every morning.

Daylight saving begins on Sunday 5, 2025 in a few States in Australia. 

Vegemite is spread lightly on toast with a lot of butter, it's rather tasty but the key to eating it is not to spread it thick.  I recall many a mum including myself giving it to very little children on the crust of bread for them to chew on.

You can say not for me, or yuk - I won't be offended.

Quiche for dinner or lunch.

Open sandwich on different days/weeks, salad and chicken on a bread roll with tea or water to drink.