Thursday, 20 July 2023

Sardines and Bay Leaves

 Sardines, bayleaves and NZ football victory


A few branches of bay leaves drying under the umbrella in the summer heat


Sardines
sometimes we eat them grilled
sometimes we eat them fried
Today we ate them baked, for twenty minutes, with onions, fresh grated tomatoes and lots of garlic




After scoring NZ's goal against Norway
NZ 1 - Norway 0

The FIFA Women's World Cup opened in Auckland NZ yesterday with a win for the Football Ferns (name of the NZ team)

It was a terrific game, shown live on Greek TV.  That was a huge surprise.  
I watched the game, only because the kiwis were playing and it had me urging them on and actually enjoying the game.
Meantime I was having a football conversation on social media with friends in England, sending results to family in Malaysia, reading the live commentary on a NZ website while watching in Greece.  Isn't it a wonderful world










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  1. Susan Heather21 July 2023 at 00:40

    Hannah is a Whangarei girl. Her father is a local G.P. so extra special here. Glad you had the match live there.

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    1. local alien21 July 2023 at 01:17

      I was so surprised to find the match, and from the start as well. Great game

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  2. JayCee21 July 2023 at 01:06

    Marvellous!

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  3. Rachel Phillips21 July 2023 at 01:06

    There are many good things about technology and we are a fortunate generation to just get in on it. Ladies football is much purer than the men and a joy to watch.

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    1. local alien21 July 2023 at 01:18

      The ladies were better behaved though the Norwegian girls resorted to s bit of shoving. An excellent game

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  4. Cathy21 July 2023 at 02:13

    Live on our tv, The Golfer watched this game followed a few hours later by the Australia v Ireland one. I viewed from a distance, not my favourite sport - no matter who is playing.
    Would have been quite a day for you to enjoy.

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    1. local alien21 July 2023 at 02:54

      Darn, I'll have to look at the schedule. I would have liked to watch Australia . Got kin over there 😄

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  5. Cathy21 July 2023 at 02:13

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  6. angela21 July 2023 at 02:18

    Well done kiwis. Australia did really well too. I’m so happy womens sports are finally getting the recognition it deserves.

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    1. local alien21 July 2023 at 02:55

      Bravo Australia. Must send a message to our aforementioned Aussie kin

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    2. Tigger's Mum22 July 2023 at 05:40

      We echo Angela's comment about recognition for womens sport

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    3. local alien22 July 2023 at 07:37


      Amazing in Greece too.

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  7. Paul21 July 2023 at 03:58

    So much sport on TV atm here in Perth. Aussie rules is in full flight, Women’s FIFA World Cup, Rugby Championship & Bledisloe Cup (go All Blacks), Aust vs England cricket, US Open tennis soon, Wimbledon just finished, Netball World Cup starts this month, F1 Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday (Perth boy Danny Ricciardo racing for Alpha Tauri). It’s all happening!!

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    1. Paul21 July 2023 at 05:53

      And the Tour de France of course!

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    2. local alien21 July 2023 at 06:16

      Good grief . Do you watch any of it? The All Blacks of course

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  8. Paul21 July 2023 at 04:02

    Those sardines in tomato look delicious. Would love to try those.

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    1. local alien21 July 2023 at 06:17

      I'll put them on the menu for next visit! Better than offal!

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  9. Sansthing21 July 2023 at 05:22

    Congratulations NZ! Those sardines look delicious.

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    1. local alien21 July 2023 at 06:18

      I prefer them grilled but K loves them and eats them cold the next day

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  10. Janice21 July 2023 at 18:02

    Afraid our girls didn't do as well as expected. I think maybe they underestimated the Nigerian team! They play Ireland next on the 26th.

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    1. local alien22 July 2023 at 07:34

      There's a whole flurry of games, some being played in Brisbane I heard. Hope you get another chance

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  11. Cro Magnon21 July 2023 at 20:55

    I only ever fry my Sardines in Olive oil. I do love them out of tins too (in Olive oil)

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    1. local alien22 July 2023 at 07:34

      I prefer them fried or those in the tin. Trouble is I love the oil as well though at least now I don't mop it up with bread

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  12. Tigger's Mum22 July 2023 at 05:41

    Mmmmm sardines....done any way

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    1. local alien22 July 2023 at 07:35

      Very good for you too. You'll get a nice shiny coat

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