I had to drop something over at {A year in my garden} this arvo which gave myself and the girls the perfect excuse to meet their 4 new ducks. Gorgeous, fluffy, yellow ducks. I mean really…baby goats AND ducks in one week? Sheesh. Poppy watched on. I wandered through the garden, smelt some roses, … [Read more...]
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2013: The recap episode
December 31, 2013 by 41 Comments
Here we are. I know I say it every year but this year I REALLY mean it. Time is flying by. This year has disappeared from my very eyes, leaving me standing here on the last day scratching my head thinking it really must still be May or June at a stretch. I've just trawled through the blog for the … [Read more...]
Thai chicken noodle salad
December 30, 2013 by 10 Comments
I made dinner last night, and it was good. After a week of eating, well, A LOT, a simple salad with punchy asian flavours was called for. Something COMPLETELY different to the prawn/ham/roasted meat scenario. I made this salad up as I went, with the help of my trusty brother-in-law (the ex-chef). I … [Read more...]
How to make a Mojito
December 30, 2013 by 14 Comments
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 soda…summer in a glass! Mojitos (to make a decent jug that serves … [Read more...]
easy holiday cooking
December 27, 2013 by 5 Comments
I'm in official holiday mode. And for me, besides the day time naps, booking reading and over consumption of food and booze, it means time for some new cooking. Time to pour over some cook books and magazines and get inspiration for some new classics for the year ahead. There is something about not … [Read more...]
Exhale
December 23, 2013 by 50 Comments
This morning we have packed the car, threatened the children (again) that they better stop whinging or Santa will NEVER come, thrown some swimmers in, hidden presents galore and headed up the mighty Pacific Highway with every other bastard in NSW heading in the direction of the farm. After … [Read more...]
from the archives: Easy Christmas desserts
December 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This post was originally published in December last year as part of a sponsored series I did for Woolies. Seeing as I am off to Mum's today for Christmas lunch I thought it was appropriate to share some of the shots again as they were so pretty! This was basically just a store-bought pav with lemon … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 34 {the Christmas edition}
December 20, 2013 by 33 Comments
Last Saturday night I cricked my neck while I was sleeping at my Dad's place. I was sharing a bed with Harps because Rob wasn't there, so you can imagine how comfortable it was for me with a 4-year-old sleeping sideways, kicking me every 3-5 minutes and grinding her teeth occasionally. I have been … [Read more...]
Pantry basics
December 20, 2013 by 12 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Macro Gluten Free Range Woolworths have a great range of Gluten free goods under their Macro range that are perfect for keeping in the pantry. You can grab all the essentials that you normally would use - flour, breadcrumbs, pasta and chips but in a gluten free … [Read more...]
Christmas cheer: Prosecco raspberry cocktail
December 18, 2013 by 8 Comments
You know what's good this time of year? PROSECCO. Prosecco with anything really, but here is a quick video I made for BEVERLEY Christmas last year which is still just as good a year later! What's your favourite drink at Christmas? Egg nog? Champagne? ALL OF THE THINGS? … [Read more...]
It’s Christmas time in the city
December 18, 2013 by 17 Comments
Yesterday afternoon I hot footed it up the highway to head into the city for the night. I had an extra spring in my step: I was seeing my Brother who lives in Melbourne who I hadn't seen in months, and of course my little sis who I hasn't seen since, oh, Sunday. But the real thing that had me … [Read more...]
Christmas frocks for little ladies
December 16, 2013 by 13 Comments
It's raining here this morning which means that the endless pile of washing from the weekend is hanging on a clothes horse inside instead of blowing in the summery sunshine. Note to self weather: it's December. Bring ye summery conditions to us immediately! As I was hanging up frock after party … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 33
December 12, 2013 by 61 Comments
I bought my Christmas day/festive season party frock the other day. This is it. It's quite short isn't it? Mrs Woog made me try it on before we taped the show the other day and then insisted that I could wear it, and nay SHOULD wear it on Christmas day. I needed to find a frock that could be dressed … [Read more...]
Taronga Zoo Snore & Roar
December 7, 2013 by 25 Comments
Last night Daisy and I had the absolute pleasure of spending the night at Taronga Zoo. Mrs Woog had 2 spare spots (thanks Mr W and Haz) so it took all of 3.4 seconds to lock in that me and my number one gal would fill them. Daisy had been counting down the weeks, days, hours and with no sign of the … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 32
December 5, 2013 by 56 Comments
It's been a foul few days my friends, FOUL. I headed up to Sydney on Tuesday morning for a sleep event at a fancy pants hotel in the city. I rarely go to things like this but this appealed: night in a hotel away from everyone, chance to catch up with my friend Mrs Woog, dinner at the fabulous … [Read more...]
From the archives: Kransekake
December 4, 2013 by 3 Comments
We have been struck down with a nasty gastro/virus thing which has rendered me useless for the past day or so. So excuse me while I pull this one out of the archives. Originally published in December last year...you get to see how we served it up on the day now as it's after the fact. Original post … [Read more...]
BabyMac #everydaystyle
December 3, 2013 by 54 Comments
I have been quite obsessed with Nikki from Styling You's latest Instagram thingy where she takes a snap of what she wears every day (as opposed to just fancy pants stuff) and whacks it up for the world to see. For some reason I find it completely interesting to see what people wear day to day. While … [Read more...]
Il tutto handbag giveaway {worth $349}
December 2, 2013 by 99 Comments
Edited 8th December 12.10pm: Winner of this competition (as chosen by my Mum) is Sal with this comment: "I need this bag. Because this is my current handbag. Yes - its a fisher price backpack. And it's horrifyingly ugly. The random item was a daddy pig hair clip, which, if I had known it was there - … [Read more...]
Oh Christmas Tree
December 2, 2013 by 50 Comments
There is nothing I love more to do as a family than the day we get to put the Christmas decorations up. It's just a beautiful thing - doing the same things again - remembering what happens, what decorations go where, unrolling the advent calendar, getting the tree, putting up the wreaths on the … [Read more...]
Damien Pignolet Cooking School
December 1, 2013 by 20 Comments
Yesterday I had the absolute pleasure and luck to spend some time in the kitchen with Australian cooking legend Damien Pignolet. Damien has had over 40 years in the food industry running some iconic and legendary restaurants: Pavilion on the Park, Claudes, Bistro Moncur and Cleopatra Guesthouse to … [Read more...]
