We appreciate good coffee here at the Rummey Bear household. I really think Australia has the best coffee in the world. I'm not just saying that because I live here. Honest.
When I fell pregnant with BB I stopped drinking coffee, just the smell of it made me feel ill. I've stayed off it since but the other day I really felt like one so I went out and got myself a decaf. It was delicious and very satisfying, even though I've never thought there to be much point in drinking coffee without the caffeine. Next time we were out I ordered a proper Flat White. Real thing. Shortly after I went home and cleaned out all the kitchen cupboards, talked non-stop and had an awful feeling that something in my body was terribly wrong. I was shocked at how much it affected me. To think I used to a have a few of these a day. Isn't it amazing how our bodies adapt to things?
I was considering battling it out until my tolerance level rises again, but I don't see the point if it's not doing me any good. I think I'll stick with decaf. Or herbal tea.
As an aside, I flicked through and old issue of Notebook while I was out and about. Has anyone read it? For some reason I had the impression it was a daggy mum magazine, but it's so not. I really enjoyed it. (Or am I just a daggy mum now?) There was even an interview with Pip from Meet Me At Mikes. And really cute interiors. And yummy recipes. And nice (wearable) clothes. Yup, gold stars for Notebook.
BB's expression in the last photo has a hint of teenager who doesn't want her picture taken. Love those eyes.
ReplyDeleteOh BB, you are so cute!! I love your many looks!
ReplyDeletetotally agree with you re awesome coffee in australia. one of the things i miss most about sydney. whereas here in germany...worst. coffee. ever.
ReplyDeleteHer eyes are just amazing, what a blue!
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ReplyDeleteBonjour,
ReplyDeleteI have recently discovered your blog and really enjoy reading your posts.
When I was pregnant I also totally went off coffee but now lurve a nice expresso every now and then. Definitely couldn't go back to drinking several cups a day like I used to. Though that might change once I stop nursing.
ps: photo #2 is stunning. J'adore!
A bientot,
Carine
I used to be able to drink full strength coffee and red wine before my pregnancies. Now I can only drink weak coffees and can't drink red wine without my sinusess going crazy so I now don't drink it. Weird how our bodies change with child bearing.
ReplyDeleteHa, I love the Notebook! I started off dismissing it as a daggy mum magazine too (since my mum started reading it) but it's actually a very refreshing read. I always scour the local library because sometimes they have a stack of them. Best recipes!
ReplyDeleteNZ could rival your coffee i reckon... but we in Australasia got it going on in that department 4 sure. Go the decaf all the way I say.. you can hardly tell the difference and you're not left with that manic woosh buzz
ReplyDeletei agree with gretchen - nz coffee is superb no matter what cafe you're in. i used to think the daggy mummy thing about notebook too and i too have changed my mind. some definite goodness within its pages. x
ReplyDeleteHello Anna, Did you receive the French Egg Magazine. Our french readers just love your article and I wonder if you got some new french readers ? I hope so ! I have made a link from my blog to yours. Be prepared to meet some french !
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Fanny
Me too on the Notebook magazine. So much so that I also felt the need to blog it. I felt so dirty liking it, because it used to be (in my eyes) something a Professional Mummy would love. And I just don't identify with the PM movement. Now, I'll tell anyone about my Notebook love. It's got a bit of everything; health, beauty, travel, interiors, craft and GREAT book reviews!
ReplyDeleteOk. Enough gushing about magazines.
Ditto Two Tuesdays on Notebook... was VERY pleasantly surprised when I picked up the last issue. Love the blog and hearing all about good old Sydney town.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you about Notebook: magazine... My mum gets it too, and I'd always written it off as being right there next to the Australian Women's Weekly (though with a less misleading title...). And now, whenever I visit, I descend on it like a ravening magazine vulture! They have wonderful recipes (and one of the best bits is their recipes are also on their website). The interior shoots are often especially good, too.
ReplyDeleteI would agree with you about Australia having great coffee. When I lived in Sydney, I drank some of the best coffee of my life.
ReplyDeletesuch lovely photos, and a wonderfully wonderful blog.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how our bodies adapt, and how we, the whole us can adapt to changes, huh? I´m starting to believe that´s actually one of the fundamental aspects of life, right? Change, moving, adapting, trying something new or removing something old! For sure.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right - Australia does do the best coffee. The decaf alternative is also very good - do give it a go. I'lll have to have a little peak at Notebook. I think I flicked through at the doctors waiting room once, but was comforting a sick child at the time, so didn't pay too much attention. Enjoy your week.
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nice photos as usual and love the design the barista made on your coffee - very nice! I love a good coffee too and in the end have splurged a bought a coffee machine (although since having babies can only have a latte - no more espresso ;-(). Perhaps when you are not nursing the caffiene craving will return!!
ReplyDeleteI have drunk decaf for over 6 years with trying to fall pregnant with my daughter, then being pregnant with her and then breastfeeding. I didn't feel the need to go back to caffeine. Plus I was then pregnant with my son. Only now with Taj 20 months have I started to drink caffeinated coffee again. I have not had that horrible feeling you had. I have actually had the opposite where my whole body feels relaxed and comfortable. I only have one a day, in the mornings. I may have another if my day is a little stressful, but I do try to not have one after lunch.
ReplyDeleteI love decaf, the flavour is lovely. I wouldn't say that in the middle of my favourite italian cafe!
enjoy your herbal teas and decaf! xx
Amazing picture of the coffee! I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do love looking at pictures of warm beverages--it feels so cozy!
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