A sponsored post for La Famiglia Dead set I cannot believe that we are at this time of the year already. Promises of catching up before Christmas are starting, Melbourne cup around the corner and LOTS of drinks and social gatherings before Christmas which is fast approaching. GULP. We have … [Read more...]
Bake me a {Birthday} cake
October 26, 2015 by 61 Comments
Friends, tomorrow it's THAT time of the year again. A big day on the baking calendar. No, it's not the Annual show. But it's a day I turn to a special book in my life. My favourite of ALL the cooking books. The bible. APPARENTLY Harper is no longer a baby?! I can't figure it out … [Read more...]
The food and the drink
September 25, 2015 by 12 Comments
If there's one thing that I've done this past week and a half is eat. I've got the whole eating part of the loving and praying down PAT. If you can't go nuts here, well then there's no point to being in Italy at all I figure. The breastfeeding sweet cravings have not gone unnoticed with my heart … [Read more...]
An Italian cooking class
September 24, 2015 by 6 Comments
Yesterday afternoon we were treated with a wonderful cooking class in the cucina preparing dinner for our group of 24! We made some fresh pasta with pesto, Beef Peposo (a local speciality with red wine and pepper) and some tiramisu for dessert. It was just about the perfect way for me to spend an … [Read more...]
Maccachef
August 22, 2015 by 74 Comments
As every Mother would know, the pressure in the daily kitchen is immense. The judges tough. And the pressure, unrelenting. Faced with the daunting task of yet another high pressure cook, tonight I took the risky move of attempting to plate up two dishes. … [Read more...]
Created with Jamie Meal Kits
July 23, 2015 by 18 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths There’s a new kid (or should I say kit) in the Created with Jamie range this July that Woolworths have just launched. I’ve been asked to trial out 3 of the new products in the range of 6 fresh ready to cook meal kits. While previously I have looked at products that … [Read more...]
Retro goodness
June 23, 2015 by 60 Comments
This past week I have been lucky enough to indulge in a few little blasts from the past in my favourite way to do so: BY EATING THEM. On Friday afternoon Rob came home from school pick up with a heart shaped tupperware container from my friend filled with none other than sweet mushroom tarts! … [Read more...]
Easter 2015
April 6, 2015 by 21 Comments
Here we are on Easter Monday, not quite at the end of the long weekend, but most of the hard work behind us. When we moved to the village we weren't quite aware of the work that goes into Easter...we have our annual market (which is also the main fundraiser for the school) and of course we always … [Read more...]
Easter ideas
April 1, 2015 by 19 Comments
It's now the Wednesday afternoon before a very busy Easter weekend and I have only just allowed myself to think about the food needed and shopping to be done for the weekend. I am unsure why just everyone shops like the apocalypse is coming, but I do know that my trip into Bowral tomorrow is not … [Read more...]
Easy Easter Entertaining with Created with Jamie
March 27, 2015 by 22 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths I don’t want to alarm anyone, but Easter is NEXT WEEK. I know, I’m the same, there are lots of us all feeling the same. But somehow instead of it being early February like my brain tells me, it’s April next week and Easter is upon us. This is doubly scary for me … [Read more...]
Weekend entertaining: meat & fire
February 28, 2015 by 9 Comments
Nothing says celebration more to me than a whole animal for roasting on a spit. The longer process, the time taken to prepare and then cook the meat over many hours not to mention the visual spectacle makes for a very special occasion for a gathering of friends. We were lucky enough (a little … [Read more...]
Ain’t no Pinterest board for this: WW1 (8th) birthday party
February 5, 2015 by 70 Comments
My sweet little Valentine turns 8 next week. And because it's every little girls dream is to have a birthday party that means something special to them, she has chosen a World War 1 themed party. Of course. I LOVE HER. This kid is obsessed with History and everything it has to offer … [Read more...]
Weekend entertaining ideas
January 17, 2015 by 8 Comments
It's the weekend! And even better than that, it's a beautiful summery weekend in January! Got some people coming around for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner today or tomorrow? Here's some entertaining ideas for you! Pulled pork tacos with salsa Lemonade scones Tuna dukkah dip Pork … [Read more...]
Feeding crowds this summer: BBQ shortcuts
January 16, 2015 by 12 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths created with Jamie If there is one thing I have been doing while we have been away on Summer holidays, it’s feeding hungry mouths. That’s the thing when you are a Mum, or partial to the entertaining like I am, you tend to keep it going whether you are away or at … [Read more...]
5 Christmas Day Lunch shortcuts
December 18, 2014 by 37 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Created with Jamie With Rob and I both having parents that have divorced Christmas time is a VERY busy time indeed. There are 4 potential Christmas lunches, lots of catch ups and for the girls, lots of presents! Throw in catching up with friends from home, other … [Read more...]
Saturday arvo sesh: How to make a mojito
December 6, 2014 by 9 Comments
This post was originally posted on the blog in December last year What’s better than one jug of mojito? TWO JUGS OF MOJITO. Simple really! Rob whipped us up a few last night as a pre dinner, pre fishing cocktail and I was reminded of how good they are. Mint, limes, white rum, sugar, ice and … [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...]
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...]
Bring it back
October 16, 2014 by 91 Comments
You know what occurred to me last night? I haven't seen a bacon bit in YEARS. Yes, this is how my brain works. So I sent myself an email from my phone (as I do when things occur to me) with the title. Bacon bits? Bacon bits question mark INDEED. WHERE ARE THEY? Where have all the bacon bits gone? … [Read more...]
A 40th Birthday lunch
September 21, 2014 by 39 Comments
Although we celebrated my brother in law's 40th (joint with my brother) while we were in Croatia it was his ACTUAL birthday last week. He and my sister are the MOST generous hosts for all their friends...constantly cooking, prepping and coming up with the best parties, lunches, dinner parties and I … [Read more...]
