The Fruit Bowl

 

 

Remember the avocados? They came from The Fruit Bowl, in Sandwich.

This summer, I have made a point of going there once a week. Their produce is amazing; it's delicious, fresh, seasonal, and very local. And as it's a family owned and operated shop, the service is outstanding.

It's fair to say I'm addicted.

 

PS: The discovery apples are here! And those interesting little items in the last photo are a variety of hazelnut called "Kentish Cobs". They have just come into season. Apparently, the browner they get the nuttier their flavour...

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Whitstable

I love Whitstable. It's a great little seaside town, with lots of cute shops, fresh seafood, and cozy pubs. And of course, I'll jump at any chance to hang out near the sea. 

We tend to end up in Whitstable on rainy days, so I have a severe lack of photos. But take my word for it; it's a wonderful place to spend a day, regardless of the weather. 

PS: Parking is atrocious and it's very busy in the summer. Be prepared. The combination of parking and people never fail to turn my generally sane husband into a crazy person. 

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Maternity Leave

 

I haven't been here in a while. However, I have a good excuse: We had a baby; a sweet little boy. And he has made me busier than I have ever been. It's amazing how difficult it is to find the time to do anything that requires two hands (e.g. type). But, I'm back now...

Is having a baby different in England than it is in America? In a word, yes.

The short version:
American: "Would you like an epidural?"
British: "Would you like a paracetamol (Tylenol)?"

Nothing could have fully prepared me for it; it is the most amazing, crazy, beautiful, life-changing thing I have ever experienced. And I'm loving it.

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