So much goodness all around here today and you know why? IT'S PROPERLY RAINING. Rain heavy enough that you can HEAR it. Now if that's not good, I don't know what is. Wish I could send it all around the country to the places it's needed most. We need it round here too - there will be happy … [Read more...]
Shit your husband will never have to think about
September 25, 2018 by 44 Comments
Today I had the JOY of doing life maintenance stuff. You know, the annoying stuff that takes you into a gazillion different shops, chasing your tail, spending money on shit you wish you weren't and generally getting annoyed because IS THIS THE SHIT I SIGNED UP FOR? Let me run through it with … [Read more...]
It’s spring! Let’s spring clean!
September 25, 2018 by 3 Comments
Although it doesn't feel like it today (bloody freezing again) we are now in Spring and I must say that my productivity levels have been HIGH. It feels good to be outside in the sunshine, working up a sweat and getting stuck into the house and garden and all the chores that you manage to put off in … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: What to do with that chicken
September 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
Good morning friends! Hope you had a good weekend? We had a pretty quiet one with lots of chores and pottering about the house and then a little play in the afternoons (all done and dusted by 7pm of course!) And this week is the last before the end of the term....bring it on! I will always find … [Read more...]
Family Favourite: Homemade Pork & chorizo sausage rolls
September 23, 2018 by 4 Comments
We had some friends popping in on their way from Canberra to Sydney a few weeks ago and while they probably just wanted a cuppa I thought I show them my best country hospitality and do a quick lunch and glass of crisp white before they hit the road again. I mean what would Bev do if she had people … [Read more...]
Life at 41 years, 1 month
September 20, 2018 by 37 Comments
I’m up early with the sun as it’s that stretch of glorious mornings where the sun is up early before daylight savings begins. Long are the days of Daise or Harper being up with me, they are so big now, I sometimes wonder where the years have gone and get moments of panic when I think to the future … [Read more...]
The Throne Rangers: A Podcast for Royal Enthusiasts {Ep 9}
September 19, 2018 by 2 Comments
Phew! Veggie Mama and I FINALLY got our shit together and recorded a brand new episode of The Throne Rangers and it's jam packed with post summer Royal Goodness! There's been a little break over the summer for the Royals but they are slowly and surely coming back into the spotlight from their … [Read more...]
Vanilla pep talks
September 18, 2018 by 28 Comments
It's the start of the week! And it's Spring! And my productivity levels are relatively high for a change from the months of hibernation and I am 100% going with it while it lasts because I know it won't last (at least I am realistic). And I am pretty much sure that next shop I will be adding chia … [Read more...]
Monday Meal ideas: Delicious, light, Spring food!
September 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Good morning friends! We've woken to a frosty here this morning, and below zero temps, but it's looking like it's going to be a beautiful, sunny day out there. This time of the year is certainly a rollercoaster isn't it? One thing that I want to try to get consistent about (even though the weather … [Read more...]
Spring entertaining: Ottolenghi’s one pot roast chook with dates & capers
September 14, 2018 by 4 Comments
The sun is SHINING here today and promises to do so again tomorrow and it just feels like we've turned the corner on winter. That's a big call around these parts, especially when we have the fire on sometimes into November and even around Christmas some times, but the warm days are here. And they … [Read more...]
Cheeky mid week escape to Mt Hay Luxury Retreat
September 12, 2018 by 4 Comments
It took me all of 3 seconds to answer the lovely Louise's email asking me if I would like to come and stay at the gorgeous luxury retreat Mt Hay in Berry, but about 4 months to finally get around to booking in a date that would work for Rob and I, lining up someone to look after the kids, you know … [Read more...]
This Spring why don’t you…
September 11, 2018 by 8 Comments
Spring is here my friends (in the southern hemisphere at least) and it feels SO good doesn't it? We are being treated this week with a touch of warmer weather too and my GOODNESS does it feel SO good to be outside with the sunshine on your back, ankles exposed and the afternoon starting to stretch … [Read more...]
Maintenance Monday: The quick clean
September 10, 2018 by 8 Comments
You guys would see me using this phrase for the last few years (ok, more like 6 or so) to sum up the stuff that goes down around these parts most Mondays. I don't know what it is about a Monday that makes me so productive, maybe it's the laziness (yeah right) of the weekend but when that Monday … [Read more...]
Monday Meal Ideas: Some great cakes
September 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Good morning friends! The sun is shining and we have just put Daisy on the bus for camp until Friday so I'm feeling a little lost really. You know what that means right? CAKE. I will bake a cake today for sure. Here are some of my faves to get you going... Orange cake with candied fennel … [Read more...]
Holidays and kids and expectations
September 7, 2018 by 8 Comments
I have long admitted my problem with expectations and the frustrations I have when they are not met. I think I first wrote about back in 2014 when the kids were a little smaller, and I was a little younger I suppose. I definitely think that they have dropped somewhat since then. Maybe it's … [Read more...]
Full Maggie Update: 3 years, 3 months
September 5, 2018 by 14 Comments
Do you remember the last update I gave you about Mags? It was a tale of tantrums and toddler meltdowns, of despair and frustration and so many tears (from both of us). Well here we are 6 weeks later and I cannot begin to tell you what a different kid we have on our hands. I always think that … [Read more...]
Solving the Big issues: Retro comfort classic
September 4, 2018 by 31 Comments
I blame the weather (thankfully it's WET as well as cold here so far this week), but I cannot stop eating. ALL of the things. Actually, maybe it's the fact that I have been a bit off my game this year (my confidence has been lower than normal) that I have just been a bit meh all bloody year. I … [Read more...]
Full & Thorough Reporting
September 3, 2018 by 7 Comments
How was your Father's Day yesterday? We had a very quiet one here at home, nothing fancy but a nice family lunch, some playing out in the sunshine and some fried chicken. Not a bad combo I say! The chicken I made was this recipe but I used boneless thigh fillets. It wasn't as crispy as I … [Read more...]
Monday Meal Ideas: Easy, delicious & quick pasta
September 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Good morning friends. Here we are AGAIN. How does it happen? I had the Sunday night blues baaaaaad last night - it's just that all of a sudden it's Friday night and then you blink and it's Sunday night. How?! HOW I ASK YOU. Anyway, here we are, time to buck up and get on with it. Here's some ideas … [Read more...]
Ever closer: Chewy sultana biscuit perfection
August 31, 2018 by 4 Comments
Now you know I have been on the search for the M&S Sultana biscuit look alike since my mate brought me back a packet from London recently. I tried with these a week or so ago, but I wasn't entirely happy with the texture. I got a comment from a reader saying that I should check out Ottolenghi's … [Read more...]
