My Mum has always written the most beautiful cards and letters to me. Even my first Birthday card, which I still have, has words about her love and pride for me and each year since she will write about whatever I have achieved in any given year. I try to do it for my own girls too now. This year, I … [Read more...]
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Around the grounds: Late winter
August 23, 2013 by 9 Comments
Those fucking August winds. I hate them. The one that's been blowing here the last few days has been particularly feral - icy and strong. There's nothing for it except sitting inside by the fire. If I were to venture out though, this is what I'd see. The blossoms on the Snow pears. Bulbs … [Read more...]
Lunch: Vegetable Soup
August 22, 2013 by 28 Comments
Alternate title: Cream of {whatever is at the bottom of the fridge crisper} soup I am most lazy with my eating at lunchtime. I usually have been running around doing Mum/house stuff all morning in between work/Beth stuff before I realise I'm starving so shove 3 consecutive pieces of white bread … [Read more...]
What cha readin’?
August 21, 2013 by 37 Comments
Because I do something once, or rarely, but am an instant expert on the matter, I thought I'd share what I've been reading. Because I read! I actually read a book. But I didn't really read it, so much as DEVOUR it. I put a call out on Facebook when I was at the library last week and I had loads of … [Read more...]
Poolside ponderings
August 20, 2013 by 40 Comments
Plane trips with small children really are nasty. You can see the poor parents, stressed out of their brains worried about what people are thinking, then the people who either had children so long ago that they can't remember themselves, or just have a cold, dead heart who look at said parents to … [Read more...]
Switch: on
August 20, 2013 by 24 Comments
Last Wednesday morning I turned my phone off and didn't turn it back on until last night - a self imposed digital detox and a PB round these parts. Over the week we had sunshine. Book reading. Time together as a family. And it was bloody marvellous. There will be more to share, but right now there's … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Season 3 Ep 8}
August 12, 2013 by 10 Comments
This week Neighbour and I hit the pavement and have a walk while we talk about the big issues, as ever: drunk tattooing, Jane Austen, casseroles and ageing rock stars. There's something for EVERYONE there! You can listen here: Or you can download to your device through iTunes here: … [Read more...]
New Mission for Health Post up
August 12, 2013 by 5 Comments
Winter is the perfect time to indulge in some warming, hearty and healthy recipes. It’s the time for cooking things that can be prepared and sit bubbling on the stove, keeping the house warm and smelling beautiful. It’s about tasty flavours and of course packing in as much goodness as you can to … [Read more...]
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August 9, 2013 by 35 Comments
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...]
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...]
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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...]
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...]
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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...]
