: Friday I had the morning to myself so I went and sat in a cafe and drank coffee and read the paper all by myself. Beyond enjoyable.: I dropped one neighbours child home Friday afternoon when the other neighbour's called me in for a wine. I left 4 hours later with a bunch of roses from their … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Apple & Rhubarb Crumble
November 10, 2011 by 16 Comments
Ever since we moved to the country I have meant to plant a massive vegetable garden with masses of herbs and vegies that I am meant to gather in my basket, plonk on the kitchen bench and proceed to make organic, healthy meals for my family and then proceed to take fabulous photos of the food so I … [Read more...]
:Pause:
November 9, 2011 by 17 Comments
: I'm spending my day sitting and admiring all the flowers I have in my house: Watching the rain and wind lash about my windows and garden: Eating more leftovers: Trying to get through a mountain of paperwork pushed aside last week: Watching a Dorothy the Dinosaur Christmas DVD. Don't ask: Preparing … [Read more...]
The very last bit. I promise.
November 8, 2011 by 21 Comments
I just couldn't resist all those photos that I had taken - especially of all the flowers that we had in every colour of the rainbow. I spent $45 TOPS on all these flowers. I got them from Harris Farm and raided the quick sale bucket that they have filled with flowers that are on the turn - mostly … [Read more...]
THE cake. The Rainbow cake that is.
November 7, 2011 by 42 Comments
It deserves it's own post. You know it does. I wanted to do this cake the very first time I saw it on a blog in 2009. Since then it has been on many a Birthday table sometimes with smarties, sometimes plain, sometimes with little bitty bunting hanging on it. I started making it during the week … [Read more...]
Crownies Giveaway Winner{s}
November 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I meant to get round to this last night except I was a) a little pissed and b) too tired and c) I forgot. But I am now sober, awake and I remembered so just jumped onto Random.Org and picked 2 winners from the 38 comments that were in there. Winners?Comment 15: A BALLERINAS MUM with her comment … [Read more...]
A Rainbow Party
November 7, 2011 by 47 Comments
Yesterday we held a 2nd Birthday Party & Christening celebration for Harper. What a day! Surrounded by all the very closest of our family & new friends down here we shared a meal, had a drink {or two} and celebrated with our beautiful little girl in the only way she deserves - full of colour, and … [Read more...]
Party time. Excellent.
November 4, 2011 by 17 Comments
It's been a very busy week. Between all the stuff to get around the house, prepping for the party and in between trying to get exercise done, this little blog has been a little neglected. But we are almost there. Final food preps today and some more gardening before the first of our visitors arrive … [Read more...]
Show on the road {Crownies}
November 3, 2011 by 38 Comments
About time we got another DVD to giveaway and what better than a little something for the grown ups? Did you watch Crownies when it was on? Me either. Well I meant to. Just like I meant to watch the Slap and now have missed the lot. Who knows what I am doing when these great Australian shows are on … [Read more...]
Back Story: Our engagement
November 2, 2011 by 17 Comments
This was originally a story I wrote for JustB under this section called "This thing happened to me" but I can't see it getting on there anytime soon (namely because they shelved those stories) and I am flat out with life this week so thought it just might do. Also, why waste good writing? Or why … [Read more...]
Stuff and bits and that and, ah, stuff
November 1, 2011 by 5 Comments
: We are in full party prep mode for the weekend trying to get bits & pieces done before the weekend so it's not super crazy when we have 5 extra people staying here on Saturday/Sunday. I *think* it's called being organised. I am not really that kind of person, but trying to be. Yesterday I cleaned … [Read more...]
Style alert: Hootkid
October 31, 2011 by 7 Comments
Is there anything better than something delivered to you that's not a bill? Why yes, yes there is. That would be something you have ordered online. Even better than that though, is something that has been sent to you for free from the internet and EVEN BETTER than that, is something for free from … [Read more...]
Saturday: Sunday
October 30, 2011 by 10 Comments
I need a few days to recover from the weekend. It was very busy. Lots of socialising with friends and neighbours on Friday night, and then Saturday afternoon into the evening and then again yesterday afternoon. Too many drinks. Children that are overtired. But it was good fun.And in between? Well … [Read more...]
Friday 28th Oct 7.15pm
October 28, 2011 by 22 Comments
It seems that crappy number cakes with pink icing are my speciality with Harper. And the delight, joy and wonder is hers. … [Read more...]
Ellly Nelly wall decal WINNER
October 27, 2011 by 2 Comments
I was meant to do this announcement winner yesterday but a birthday got in the way and I simply forgot! Thanks to everyone that entered this fabulous giveaway and to Elly Nelly for being so generous in allowing me to give one away.So, who is the lucky winner? That would be comment 25, which … [Read more...]
Birthday mornings: Two
October 26, 2011 by 26 Comments
: Birthday mornings are declarations of "Happy Birthday!" as soon as little eyes open: They are dodgy wrapped presents with stickers because we have no sticky tape: Birthday mornings are puffy eyes, crazy hair and excited smiles: They are filled with love and joy and happiness: They are filled with … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Avocado Pound Cake
October 26, 2011 by 13 Comments
I got an email from a reader of BabyMac a few weeks ago. It's not just any BabyMac reader but, in fact, my old landlord from a house that Rob and I lived in in Newtown who became my friend on Facebook and then who subsequently reads the old blog. Hi Katie! Goodness that was a ridiculously long … [Read more...]
DS Cooking School
October 24, 2011 by 35 Comments
Ever since I can remember I have been around food. Eating it, watching my Mum prepare it, helping her, cutting, peeling, tasting, eating. My Mum is a fabulous cook. A chef she is not, but DEAR GOD she has been cooking her heart out for years. She looks a little like Maggie Beer and if my Mum was … [Read more...]
Saturday: Sunday
October 23, 2011 by 22 Comments
What a lovely, normal, homely weekend we had! The sun shone, the garden grew, the cool spring breeze blew and our little family enjoyed every little moment on offer.Friday night we had our lovely neighbours and their kids over for dinner. I cooked a vego dinner of stuffed pasta shells filled with … [Read more...]
