A sponsored post for Woolworths Baby & Toddler Club For as long as I can remember I was in the kitchen helping my Mum out. Whether it was mixing a bowl for a minute or so, licking beaters or cutting some herbs out of the garden, my Mum had me involved and I firmly believe this is where my passion … [Read more...]
Festival of Family & Christmas 2012
December 25, 2012 by 16 Comments
We have had a really lovely Christmas together this year with all of my family. We've had long summery hot days spent outside, and now rain and wind and cold with everyone stuck inside going a little stir crazy. There have been endless meals, lots of champagne drunk and {mostly} a very relaxed time … [Read more...]
You Crafty (Christmassy) Minx!
December 13, 2012 by 13 Comments
Are we sick of the Christmas posts yet? OF COURSE WE ARE! So, here's another!Thinking about your Christmas tablescape? Knew it! Is it keeping you awake at night? Wondering how you can match your Christmas crackers to the centrepiece? Thought so. NO ONE PANIC.Got a Little Gem Magnolia in your garden? … [Read more...]
Christmas at Grandma’s: The Entrée
December 10, 2012 by 38 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Christmas, to me, is about traditions. It’s about reliving old ones, making new ones and most of all, spending time with my beautiful family. There is something so comforting about doing the same thing year in, year out, that no matter what has happened thoroughout … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season
December 3, 2012 by 28 Comments
It's begun. The catch up's. The parties. The drinks. The planning for Christmas Day. It's here. We've had a very social weekend - dinner with friends Friday night, drinks with other friends Saturday afternoon and then the Village Christmas party on last night. I looked at Daisy's black bags under … [Read more...]
A Summer’s Eve
November 29, 2012 by 29 Comments
Edited to add 12.50pm: Plenty of requests for the recipe so have whacked it in below, and also on my Facebook page.Last night we had our first dinner outside for the Summer. We got home from ballet, the kids were feral and tired, so we headed outside to let the last bit of the day soothe us all. My … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Broad bean & pesto pasta
November 17, 2012 by 17 Comments
In theory I should have an amazing kitchen garden. It should be filled with veggies and herbs and different rare lettuces that I use in my cooking each day. But I don't. It's on my to do list, but we are not there yet. Same with chooks. One day. So when my Neighbour had a surplus of broad beans and … [Read more...]
40
November 11, 2012 by 18 Comments
In 1972 my Mother, who was 19 at the time, discovered that she was pregnant. My father married her, to do the right thing, and because I hope, he loved her. In November, their first daughter Sarah was born bringing with her unlimited joy, happiness, and a whole lot of maturing. They went on to have … [Read more...]
Pretty in pink
November 2, 2012 by 13 Comments
Right. So it's only 1pm? Huh. It feels much later. So much fitted into just half a day. So what's been happening? Well. Let's see.I started my day at 4.45am to head off to the Flower Markets at Flemington. My Mum and I were doing the wedding flowers of a friend (nothing too big, just a few bouquets … [Read more...]
Raw? Mexican? Good? YOU BET.
October 31, 2012 by 29 Comments
Last night we had some friends over for a cheeky mid week dinner. It was long overdue and a lovely, relaxed evening of fabulous food and company. When the dinner invitation was accepted I got a few dietary requirements: vegetarian and gluten free. I then got myself confused and added vegan into the … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Salmon one pot wonder
October 9, 2012 by 44 Comments
You know what's awesome? Sleeping through the night without being woken one time. That first taste of a crisp champagne bubbling on your lips. Hopping into bed on clean sheet day. AND being able to cook dinner in just one pan with just one lot of washing up. Now this is a perfect mid week … [Read more...]
Saturday perfection
October 7, 2012 by 21 Comments
Yesterday we ended our fabulous week in Melbourne celebrating my beautiful sister in law's 40th Birthday. It was held at Stones of the Yarra Valley and it was very grown up and FAB. 40th's sure beat 21st's that's for sure.The location was amazing and even though the day was miserable, wet, windy and … [Read more...]
Outside
September 23, 2012 by 15 Comments
After months and months of being inside, it's been so nice to just be outside. To sit and feel sunshine getting into your bones, a little colour on your skin, have shoes off and feel the grass under foot.This weekend we've had a chance to be outside. A lot. And I like it. A lot.It's going to be a … [Read more...]
Break: Fast
September 17, 2012 by 19 Comments
The girls always wait until I'm ready for breakfast before eating. Because I'm a little lazy and I most definitely need coffee in my system before food. Most days it's porridge. Some days toast. Some days chocolate biscuits and some days, nothing at all. Harper has cereal. Daisy toast. A yoghurt … [Read more...]
A BabyMac Spring Garden Party
August 19, 2012 by 50 Comments
Having people over for a meal prepared my me, myself and I is one of my very favourite things to do. Thinking about the people coming over, a menu, the wine and setting are just the added extras, but taking the time to make something that I know people will enjoy just fills me up.Today was a Spring … [Read more...]
A Spring soirée {in Winter}
August 18, 2012 by 18 Comments
It is REALLY cold here at the moment. Windy too, which just pisses me off and makes me edgy. One of my huge pots out the front with a camellia in it smashed yesterday in the wind which REALLY made me cranky (I think this is the 4th pot I have gone through) and I just generally feel uneasy when it's … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Slow cooked lamb shoulder
August 12, 2012 by 38 Comments
I had never cooked a lamb shoulder before Saturday night but it was something I had been wanting to do for ages. The version I had at Chiswick was amazing - that slow cooked flavour that you get from it is something else! I will tinker with this a little I'm sure - maybe less time, maybe add some … [Read more...]
Saturday night’s alright
August 11, 2012 by 69 Comments
It was cold here last night. A freezing wind blew all day which hurt your ears and your lungs. In the evening the drizzle came in and settled for the night quietly tapping away on the tin roof.We had some friends over for dinner for a long overdue catch up.Thankfully it was warm inside.The girls … [Read more...]
Ladies Lunch: Balthazar
August 3, 2012 by 15 Comments
Of all the places that people recommended to me to go when we were here the one place that was consistently on ALL of the lists was Balthazar. Luckily it was on many other people's lists too so when we decided to get together for a ladies lunch in NYC on a Thursday afternoon we decided on Balthazar. … [Read more...]
Mrs Munro’s hot suggestions
July 23, 2012 by 13 Comments
My friend Mrs Munro came over for dinner last night and because she is a lady when she asked what she could bring it took me approximately 3.4 seconds before I replied "Your fancy hot olives, YOUR FANCY HOT OLIVES!". They are that good. If you fancy an olive with a drink (which I often find I do) … [Read more...]
