Check out this hot little rug that I got a few months ago. It's a wee little thing, so it is just perched under my desk but I love it. And it was only $44. SCHWING! There are some hot rugs here at Urban Outfitters, on the cheap with free shipping to Australia too if you spend over $50. Not hard to … [Read more...]
How to make your own chicken stock
August 9, 2013 by 28 Comments
Most weeks we have a roast chicken, and ever since I had a bit of an insight into chicken farming, well it's been certified organic chicken for us. The change in taste has been the biggest thing, and for me it's been that when you open the chicken there is very little liquid in there, which means … [Read more...]
Entertainers Delight
August 8, 2013 by 18 Comments
A sponsored post for Vanish Napisan You know me. I like to eat. I like people. And I love to cook. And there’s not much more I love than to create a meal for people who I love, set a table for them and sit down and enjoy some food and wine for a few hours solving the problems of the world. The … [Read more...]
GAME CHANGER: Roasting broccoli
August 7, 2013 by 31 Comments
So here's the thing. I'm lazy. I love to cook sure, but I find the end result of cleaning up a shit load of pots and pans annoying. Over the past 18 months or so I have fully embraced the concept of 'one pot cooking'. Because I am lazy. AND the other thing? No one ever explains to you that you can … [Read more...]
Flowers in Vases | White
August 7, 2013 by 23 Comments
There's not much I love more than colour. I fill my house with it, cover my walls in it and our beds with it too. But sometimes all you need is the simplicity and beauty of white. Simple white blooms in a vase make my heart sing and usually smell delightful too! Why not grab some early cheer and … [Read more...]
Sing us a song
August 6, 2013 by 41 Comments
I do a lot of driving around here. It's not so much time spent in the car, as the kilometres travelled. To go into town to the do the shopping I get through about 40kms - add in trips to drop off and pick up from Preschool and now my weekly trip up and back to Sydney once a week, and I'm getting … [Read more...]
How to cook Brussel Sprouts
August 5, 2013 by 35 Comments
I've always had a dislike for Brussel sprouts. It was based on no facts whatsoever, and I think may even have been passed down from my parents dislike of Brussel sprouts which they got from their Mothers boiling the shit out of them and then being forced to eat these grey, soggy balls of water. … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 20
August 2, 2013 by 39 Comments
You know what arrived in the mail for me this afternoon? THIS! Simone from Honey and Fizz {who has fabulous taste and style} has created these gorgeous wall hangings for sale for just $40. They are screen printed on beautiful linen and are fabulous quality. And the message? Best! Thank you so much … [Read more...]
How to make a soft boiled egg
August 2, 2013 by 49 Comments
My happiest childhood food memories are of perfectly boiled dippy eggs with soldiers prepared with love by my Mother. I still ask her to make them for me, although these days I have it pretty much sorted, and she is the one usually asking me when she comes to visit. For me, I am quite particular … [Read more...]
The very hungry toddler
August 1, 2013 by 42 Comments
I have a three-year old. And she is always hungry. Well, she thinks so at least. Most of the time it's just boredom, or tiredness, but hunger seems to be the default. And it's not just food. She's hungry for attention. For activities. For STUFF. So much stuff. She's just so hungry, for so many … [Read more...]
How to make tortillas
July 31, 2013 by 63 Comments
Alternate title: What the fuck Old El Paso? I was 29 and 8.5 months pregnant with Daisy before I got my drivers licence. I know! How stupid! I wasted all of those years of my youth spending money on cabs, cursing public transport and relying on dead shit boyfriends and parents to pick me up from … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Season 3 Ep 7}
July 30, 2013 by 3 Comments
This week Neighbour and I are back to discuss the BIG issues of the day: The royal baby, Game of Thrones, 80's jingles and tea. As you do. You can listen to it here: Or you can download through your iTunes here: Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Industrial coffee table
July 29, 2013 by 44 Comments
Yesterday morning Rob ventured off in a strange way. We had visitors coming over for lunch and about 40 mins before they were due to arrive he said he had to go and get 'something' that he needed this week. Weirdo. I didn't think anything of it, rather that he would just hurry up, and when he … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 19
July 26, 2013 by 48 Comments
Sun shining your way? We have had some SPECTACULAR weather here this week. Freezing cold nights and mornings, warmish days filled with glorious sunshine. This is winter at its best. The pear trees are starting to bud up though, my hellebores and Daphne are in bloom and bulbs sprouting here there and … [Read more...]
Lunch
July 25, 2013 by 28 Comments
You know what beats the shit out of some vegemite and butter whacked onto a piece of white bread for lunch and eaten in 3.4 seconds? THIS. I took some good sourdough, toasted it. You know, like in a toaster. I cut up some mushrooms and threw then into a hot pan with a shitload of butter and … [Read more...]
How to eat radishes
July 24, 2013 by 20 Comments
This week in my organic delivery of fruit and veggies I got the sweetest little bunch of radishes. Of course the first thing I did was Instagram the shit out of them, as one does, and I had a message from Claudia Rowe from The Jammery stating that I needed to eat them with butter and salt flakes. … [Read more...]
Letter writer
July 22, 2013 by 39 Comments
I spent Saturday night away with all the females from my Mother's side of the family at our annual Stitch and Bitch weekend. My little sister and I cooked all 14 of us the most delicious pork belly for dinner and afterwards when we were sitting around having a natter and a glass or 4 of wine, my … [Read more...]
Flowers in vases | Grouping
July 19, 2013 by 23 Comments
If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know I do love a flower, in a vase. My house is always filled with them because it not only makes the place look better, it just makes me feel better. About my home. My family. My space. Yes indeed, I am a weirdo. First thing I do whenever I have been … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 18
July 18, 2013 by 32 Comments
This book is on our coffee table post bed time reading. And you know what? It was written by Claire who also writes a blog, and who reads this one. She went and WROTE A BOOK. A kids book! A very good kids book too! You can buy it here. You should. Anyone that goes and does something like deserves … [Read more...]
Ways to entertain kids in restaurants
July 17, 2013 by 39 Comments
I like eating out with my kids. We tend to do it once a week, even if it's just at the pub for a casual pizza. Growing up, we were lucky enough to eat out with my family every so often, but there were strict rules about good behaviour and it usually involved my little sister falling asleep under the … [Read more...]
