I think I mentioned somewhere, on this blog or my other one, or maybe on both that I am busy Ziffit-ing my books but I am also reading through them before either scanning and boxing them or putting them back on the shelves.
Some get whizzed through and instantly I realise that they are no longer for me ... chick lit or recipe books with just too many meat or dairy recipes are no longer my cup of tea. Others demand that I read through them properly, and slow down my sorting in the nicest of ways. I am in no rush to do anything this week or next while I am stuck in lockdown and unable to cross borders.
This mornings book Limoncello and Lemon Water was one such book.
Indeed it pulled me in so far that my breakfast was inspired by one of the recipes ... and it reinforced in my mind the style I will be going down in my new home.
Breakfast - a poor mans version of Tomato, Mozzarella and Herb Bruschetta ... but none the less tasty for the ingredients I had to hand.
A very good start to the day and a very nice read ... the book will be staying.
Pearls and crumbs.
Sue xx
This reminds me of pizza toast that I used to make for my boys, toasted bread one side the tomato puree spread on with oregano sliced tomatoes and cheese, sometimes sliced peppers or onions then cheese on top, poor man's pizza but they loved it. I love things on toast, especially mushrooms with some violife cheese on top, if I am on my own I would rather have an " on toast " for dinner, over 40 years of cooking for everybody has dampened my enthusiasm for cooking but occasionally I flourish and create something special then -poof - the urge has gone again, pass me some nuts and a banana and I'm satisfied ! Enjoy your new in between home it should be fun.
ReplyDeleteYes I used to make pizza toasts for my boys, and my younger son is convinced I should have patented French Bread Pizzas because they were their favourite thing back in the 80s 😃
DeleteCheese and tomato on toast...favourite. The garlic clove to rub the bread is a good idea!
ReplyDeleteAND you can add it to something else later, no garlic wasted but lots of lovely flavour shared around 😃
DeleteYou are SO calm. Maybe it is internal. I am jumping up and down inside for you and your new smaller life.
ReplyDeleteWhen something is 'right' you simply step into it. I have this week and next here in Wales to get my stuff together, there is no rush 🙂
DeleteI have to go through my walls of books too. Oh, just the thought gives me the chills! I decorate in books. *HA* ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteI used to feel the same, now they are that much easier to let go of, and the sale of them will buy me a fridge ... so much more useful,
DeleteGood luck with your Ziffit book sales. I have also used WeBuyBooks. Try both as they sometimes differ in whether they will accept and the amounts they pay. Does anyone know of a company which buys cookery?
ReplyDeleteCookery books. Sorry
ReplyDeleteLots of mine are going to Ziffit 😃
DeleteI'Ve never used ZIFFIT perhaps I should. I always take mine to the charity shop. But charity may have to begin at home soon!
ReplyDeleteThe charity shops aren't accepting donations at the moment round here ☹️
DeleteOh dear - it looked deliciou and I thought we were going to get the recipe - got my mouth ready but it was not to be.
ReplyDeleteLightly toast the bread, rub with the cut end of a clove of garlic. Top with sliced tomatoes, a sprinkle of strong tasting cheese and a drizzle of oil. Pop into top oven of the Aga for 5 minutes, or under a medium grill. 😃
DeleteCongratulations! I must admit, I was surprised by no garden but at first I thought you'd bought it. I hope you are very happy while you're there, it will let you enjoy town living for a while, you might find you love it! I hate getting rid of books but I must, I really really must do it!! x
ReplyDeleteI used to love small town life when I lived and worked in Cumbria. It will be nice to get back to it
DeleteThat book sounds great so I "googled" it and it can be bought here in New Zealand for $60 so not a cheap book.
ReplyDeleteNo it's currently very hard to get hold of. It's on Amazon as a used book for £57 ... no wonder Ziffit offered me £3 for it 🤣🤣
DeleteI have put another book by her on hold at our library.
DeleteLove the cover of the book. I draws one in immediately.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It really does doesn't it. There are some lovely photos in it.
DeleteDare I say I've never had cheese and tomatoes on toast for breakfast, must remedy that:) Are you in lockdown in Wales Sue?
ReplyDeleteYep, trapped in the Conwy valley ... there are worse places to be stuck 🤣😄
DeleteI'd have been attracted to that book, too - the cover is lovely! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty isn't it, and the photos inside are gorgeous ❤️
DeleteWhilst I like the look of your breakfast, I really want to know what you’re going to do with Limoncello! Mu hubby used to have to go to Milan, on and off, for work several years ago and he loved a Limoncello after his evening meal. Good luck with your move, by the way xx
ReplyDeleteI've never had Limoncello, but then I don't really like lemony things, well except my hot water first thing in the morning 😃
Delete