Breakfast from Lily's Pantry
Did it get crazier this Friday here at Lily's Cottage or not?
It certainly did!
It's as if each Friday tries to outdo the other one with total carnage and chaos!
Sibongile, our trusted housekeeper and who I call my right hand, became a casualty of the persistent rain of the past couple of weeks as everything became slippery and she fell and fractured her...yes you guessed right...her right hand!
This was before the fracture when she sported a stunning new hairstyle with intricate braiding.
So for the past two weeks it's been all hands on deck with our brilliant gardener, hubby and I all pitching in to take turns at housekeeping.
As a result I'm now even more behind in submitting that darned tax return, so guess what I'll be doing this weekend!!! Yep, going through all those tax invoices and purchases made over the past tax year, a daunting task as neither admin nor bookkeeping is my forte!
I'd much rather play in the kitchen or the garden!
But it's time to put on our boxing gloves and face the fearless contenders of #fff under the beady eyes of our esteemed judges @dandays, @idig and @jlsplatts!
Best way to face the day is by having a hale and hearty breakfast, so I will be sharing with you some of the breakfasts we recently served our guests.
Bacon and sunny side eggs served with grilled tomatoes & basil is the most popular. I made a deliciously naturally sweet fresh fruit salad here with papayas, mangoes and apples.
Another favourite is Boerewors, a South African sausage with heady tones of dried ground coriander seeds, a touch of cloves and nutmeg; which I served with delicious avocado slices and creamy fluffy scrambled eggs served in a hollowed out tomato.
Boerewors, again, served with an Avocado & Sprouts salad and baby Italian tomatoes is another delicious start to the day, served with fruit and yogurt.
A Cheese Egg Burger is always popular for our young men with hearty appetites.
The ladies prefer having muffins with accompaniments like cheese, avocado, cold cuts, fresh fruit and yogurt. I made bran and banana muffins as well as savoury cheese muffins for this breakfast spread.
Kiddies also enjoy muffins, but of course their absolute favourite is crumpets/ flapjacks served with syrup, or jam; tuna or bacon and cheese.
Scones or homemade bread is everyone's favourite especially if it's just come out of the oven spread thickly with butter and jams!
So guys and dolls of #fff, I know I've overwhelmed you with choices, but it would be interesting which you would pick if you sat down at my table; but please don't pick a fight with me at any time;)
Till next week when I hope for a calm and serene Friday, although I don't have much hope for that as the school holidays are fast approaching and we will soon be inundated with vacation guests!
I am truly thankful for that and love our guests, but as with everything in life, it's not just all pain sailing as there are other less pleasant chores to be done and my pet hate is....admin!
I'd rather cook for a hundred than spend the day doing admin work so I'm saying it again, don't pick a fight with me now, that tax is looming and I'm like a bear with a sore head!
Hope to see you in the Food Fight Friday ring!
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Oh crap! Firstly, congratulations on the reward here, @lizelle, well deserved! Man.. would it be cool if I said, “I’ll take a play of the braids, please.” How frikkin cool!
Well, yeah, you’re breathing oxygen aren’t you? Who in their right mind thinks they should venture this shared planet of ours and not pay someone whom you’ve never met? You better file’em on time, Lily! There’s dudes in the golf course right now counting on it. Get it, “counting?”
I can hardly decide. You know if I was at your place I’d just be like “just a banana and an apple, please—thank you!” But for the sake of this contender, I’ll take the crumpets with syrup and strawberries, please.
That darned tax is still not done and cut off date is 4 Dec!!! It's like a big mountain to climb, I'm the worst one for keeping accurate records of spending!!!! GRRRRRR!!!
Will have to get my books in order or hire someone to do our books!!!! Sorry @dandays but that's all I can think of now!!!
Thank you for you fun feedback as always :)
Oh boy, tax drat so glad I completed ours a couple of weeks ago, still a long way to go with other admin work it seems to creep up all the time!
The breakfast bash you offer would be hard to chose which is pick of the day. I must be honest crumpets do sway me somewhat at the kiddies table, it reminds me of home and being spoiled by Mom, on thing she was able to swing off the pan incredibly well.
Well wishes coming your way for tax completion and very busy season ahead.
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Oh boy @joanstewart, I'm still not done and the deadline is 4 Dec!!!!! So mad with myself for being so disorganized in that respect !!!!
Thanks for the tip:)
I used to be organized, no longer also feel that things creep up to surprise you when you don't want to do it.
OMG!!! This just induced a secondary food coma... is that even a thing? I am going to say it is. It is a food coma induced simply by looking at too many photos of some delicious dishes brought to the Food Fight Friday Arena.
Does every one of you meals look like that? All perfect and tasty?? I hope you are sensing a "pinch" of jealousy here and a "slice" of envy. LOL The other contenders better get outta your way!!
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I have many flops just like most cooks but have learned to disguise them;)
Thank you so much for the contest, I'm so glad to be a part of it, all thanks to mrs Bird;)
@lizelle you always amaze me with your beautiful food, creative and presented with such flare.
Now paperwork, ugh! With you on that, I'd rather be flingin' food, then anything to do with taxes, bills or ledgers. Thank goodness, my hubby takes care of that ugly stuff.
Have a great week my friend!
Ah thank you @farm-mom, I just hate the paperwork! Still not done! I love the marketing and meeting the guests but not the figures, not my niche at all!!!
Hello my friend @lizelle, I get you there, I think it must be so nice to greet guests, with your lovely smile, by the way. I love to entertain folks, I get so energized.
I am having two of my four children here on Saturday , we will be down to 1 and 1/2 grand babies. My daughter-in law, Danielle, will be giving birth to our next angel in late Dec.
So exciting since they have asked me to come down a few days early to be there to take care of big sister Peyton.
I am blessed. All the love that comes from childbirth, I will be the sponge, a new one,😊 that is old enough, biff! to just soak it in, smile and enjoy.
My life is all about family and I think I have been so blessed.
Sending you hugs on this beautiful Thanksgiving Day!
Dear @lizelle, you never stop to amaze me with all the deliciousness you create.
Hey @mondoshawan, it's great seeing you here, hope you're keeping well! Thank you so much for your support:)
Yeah, well like a bird in the sky... Pleasure to be here!
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All are delicious with super healthy.
Thank you!