A circle of wonderful friends.
Some only known virtually, so far.
Others already met in person. . . . . and even looking
forward to meeting up again once travel is back on
the books!
Thankful for all these years of blogging and the many
super people it has brought into my life.
Thankful for blogging friends who recommend good things which help
us through the days and weeks making life even more pleasant.
us through the days and weeks making life even more pleasant.
Meike (Germany), on her wonderful blog From My Mental Library gave
me a heads up recently on Fentiman's English Botanically Brewed
'ROSE LEMONADE' which I was able to locate at our World Market
store last weekend. This is such a refreshing, and pretty,
drink for the hot weather. Meike suggested make a Rose Gin & Tonic
with it. I just drank it straight up, secretly thinking ~ "This is just as good
as a fine French sparkling rosé wine!"
I would love to meet up with Meike if I get back to Germany some day.
I passed along this drink to another dear blog friend, Marilyn (Portland,
Oregon) of Delights Of The Heart who is really suffering with the
unimaginable heatwave in her area. She can use anything chilled
to drink this week. She's already made popsicles and gazpacho!
Marilyn, whom I've met - lucky me - is a tea specialist.
She knows a ton of stuff about tea that even I, a Brit, never knew!
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Hello Mary! Guess what I had yesterday to keep me cool during the Germany vs. England football match? Yes - rose lemonade! (Without anything added to it.)
ReplyDeleteOver night, it has become much chillier here, so I won't long for ice cold drinks for the next few days I guess.
When you next make it to Germany, we will definitely meet up!
Sorry you've been having stormy weather I see - stay safe.
DeleteHow far from Berlin are you Meike?
We are more or less the other end of Germany from Berlin; not sure how much exactly, but at least 600 km.
DeleteI do love a pink drink! This is very festive, and I will keep a look out for it. Blog friends are wonderful indeed. So pleased I found yours. xxx
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back dear Trish - more later!
DeleteDearest Mary,
ReplyDeleteHah, found they even sell this at Walmart but it is way too sweet for me to ever sip...
Looks elegant though and like you say, instead of a Rosé...!
Hugs,
Mariette
Not as sweet as many readymade lemonades - but of course if you really don't do any sugar you may not want to try! If only we could eat and drink whatever we wanted without restrictions to ensure our health - life would be so much better, haha!
DeleteIt would lead to more severe kidney problems than already at stage 3B... No thanks!
DeleteI must look for that pink lemonade! I usually drink plain water, but in the heat I've been adding a bit of sweet such as the flavoured Pellegrinos to my glass. I think there are more electrolytes needed when one is so very hot. At least, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
ReplyDeleteYou would like this I think Lorrie, it's not overly sweet and just bubbly enough to be fun and refreshing.
DeleteHAPPY CANADA DAY!
Mary, What a surprise to see the mention of me here. I am slow at reading, but I made it.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to sipping the Rose Lemonade that is now chilling in my refrigerator.
Thanks for the head's up.