Somehow along the way (as you do) I got back into my old comfortable ways and stopped opening my cooking books (of which I have PLENTY) and relied on the old favourites to see us through week in, week out. So I decided it was time for another Recipe Roulette! The idea being to grab a book from your … [Read more...]
Buy of the year
November 17, 2014 by 47 Comments
I've been thinking about Christmas pressies and the like, and while I don't have to think about what people can get me (I already got my pressie on the weekend a new lens for my camera thanks Rob) I have been thinking about over the past year what has been the BEST things I have purchased. Might … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: Under 15 mins cooking
November 17, 2014 by 9 Comments
I KNOW that it's not just me who is quietly over all this grown up business. We are rocketing towards Christmas and there are catch ups and Christmas things and school things and so many THINGS. And I'm tired. Here are some lunch or dinner ideas that take literally 10 mins from start to opening your … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 14th November 2014 edition}
November 14, 2014 by 32 Comments
Just checked the temperature gauge and it read: Bloody ridiculous. Also known as 34 I think. In any case too hot for this pregnant lady who has run out of Frosty Fruits. At least it's been good drying weather. I have done 5 loads today and currently sitting on the line are....BABY CLOTHES!!! For my … [Read more...]
Zucchini fritters
November 13, 2014 by 38 Comments
Got our fortnightly delivery of veggies from the organic farm down the road and what do you know was in it? AGAIN? EVERY TIME? Zucchini! Now I can roast these bastards up, I can fry them and eat them for lunch, I can continue to present them in various tasty ways and EVERY time they will turn their … [Read more...]
The Preggo files #2
November 13, 2014 by 71 Comments
You guys SAVED me last week with these: Thank GOODNESS for people passing on useful tips. While I might have read religiously with my first pregnancy about what was happening with the baby and me, this time I'm too busy, or forgetful or it just doesn't even occur to me so I have been going … [Read more...]
Pork cutlets with guacamole and BBQ corn salad
November 12, 2014 by 9 Comments
A sponsored post for Origin LPG You will remember last winter I talked about the comfort and warmth that comes from slow cooked food like this delicious winter stew. Well now that the weather has warmed up, the days are longer and hotter and the nights light and warm, for us this means taking the … [Read more...]
Start your online christmas shopping…TODAY!
November 11, 2014 by 30 Comments
So yesterday I had my first arrival of online shopping arrive (just a few books) and it made me feel so SMUG that I am demanding that you have a taste of the action. I want you to start TODAY. For your sanity, for your budget, for your smugness levels that will be SOARING! Even if you don't start, … [Read more...]
Un-selfie
November 10, 2014 by 53 Comments
The other week I went to take a snap of something on the phone. It was late at night, but I thought that a well positioned shot of my nice linen with a book would be a nice closer for the day. So I got it out, went to take a shot and instead got this: I know! Are you OK? If it wasn't shocking … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: the same old stuff
November 10, 2014 by 7 Comments
I counted this morning, there are 5 weeks of school left. At it's not really a good sign that I am starting to fade at the rate that I am. Goodness ME, a school year can go a long time can't it? So many mid week dinners, so much complaining, so many meals presented, so many upturned noses. Fear … [Read more...]
Sunday arvo baking session: Lemonade scones
November 9, 2014 by 41 Comments
Daisy is about to start her annual 2 week swim school program at School tomorrow. I don't know if it's a small country school thing, but every year for 2 weeks they go swimming every day and get their swimming skills up. It's one thing I have completely dropped the ball on...swimming lessons. While … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 59
November 7, 2014 by 41 Comments
You guys! I am UP. Vertical! It's a freaking Christmas miracle after two days of being completely wiped out. I don't know if it was all baby, or some bug, but I was SICK. But now, well now I feel OK! I got up and I made lunches and I cooked breakfast, made beds, walked the dog to school, dealt with … [Read more...]
The Preggo files #1
November 6, 2014 by 154 Comments
Well you can rest easy that I am NOT going to just leave it at the announcement and then not tell you ALL OF THE THINGS right? Heaven help me, keeping quiet about something is NOT my forte, and not talking about this REALLY big thing that was happening to me was REALLY hard. When I was pregnant with … [Read more...]
Created with Jamie range for Woolies
November 5, 2014 by 28 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths I’m so excited to share that I have been made an ambassador for the range that has hit Woolworths across the country: Created with Jamie. I have long been a HUGE fan of anything Jamie does. I love his style of cooking: non-fussy, easy, fresh and healthy and ALWAYS … [Read more...]
BabyMac
November 4, 2014 by 166 Comments
I recently added a new photo to the fridge. Huh. I KNOW! A new BabyMac is coming in 2015. Holy fucking shit. (Sorry for the swearing Mum) x … [Read more...]
Peony perfection
November 4, 2014 by 17 Comments
It's not the first time there has been a rose photoshoot on this blog, but yesterday I scoured through the quick sale bucket at the fruit market and found these pretties for a tenner! My goodness, the soft, billowy, plink petals of a peony rose truly are something beautiful aren't they? They always … [Read more...]
30 minutes in my head
November 3, 2014 by 29 Comments
I'm not myself at the moment internet. I'm no good when Rob is away at the best of times, but throw in the fact that there is NO way to contact him until he gets home and my active imagination gets away from me. Last night I was awake from about 1.50am to 3.50am tossing and turning and thinking … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: Mum food
November 3, 2014 by 15 Comments
This week I am going it alone. Rob is away until Saturday so that means that come dinner time I can cook whatever I want! For me that's LOTS of veggies. Things I can whip up quickly just for one and eat on my lap on the couch in front of whatever TV I want! Chilli tuna dip with dukkah Brussel … [Read more...]
Succulent wreath workshop
November 2, 2014 by 38 Comments
Yesterday Mum and I had the pleasure of attending an amazing workshop to make wreaths out of succulents hosted by my friend Jools from A Year in my Garden and run by my VERY clever and beautiful friend Mrs Munro. I received a beautiful wreath as a Christmas present last year (you can see it here) … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 58
November 1, 2014 by 32 Comments
It's been a big week. I'm TIRED. Sick me, sick kids, busy schedule. I can feel that we are hurtling towards the end of the year with no chance of things slowing down. Do you feel that too? Highlight would have to be this one turning 5. A truly joyous thing to watch. Rob has gone away until … [Read more...]
