This is a recipe from the vault (2011) that is VERY good but VERY much a pain in the arse to make. Lots of prep. Slicing, dicing, roasting, layering, but the end result is worth it. If you are a veggo or have a couple over that you need to feed, whip this up for everyone and let everyone enjoy it. … [Read more...]
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Ladies lunch: Salt & Pepper Squid
April 29, 2016 by 14 Comments
I really must stop watching cooking shows at night. You see, because we always eat early with the kids at Grandma o clock, by the time 8/8.30pm comes around and if I am watching something tasty on TV I can be found wiping the drool from the side of my mouth. This happened to me earlier this week … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 83
April 28, 2016 by 37 Comments
You guys, Mothers Day is fast approaching. And I have the perfect pressie for you (to give or receive). You may have heard of Two Good Co a non-profit charity and social enterprise company who make good food and do good things. They make salads (made by some pretty great chefs) and for each one … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday old Liz!
April 21, 2016 by 35 Comments
I wouldn't call myself a Royalist. In fact, I think we should be a Republic, however I am FASCINATED by the Royal Family. The castles, the pomp and ceremony, the frocks! The history. Everything it all stands for. Amazing stuff I reckon. And you would know my deep love with Kate and Wills and our … [Read more...]
Monday arvo water cooler catch up
April 11, 2016 by 18 Comments
Ah school holidays...when "working" at home becomes a juggling act and if you are not organised, which I am not, the day time routine goes out the window! Which is lucky because the windows are wide open and there is a stunning Autumn day out there. Washing drying, kids playing outside, baby … [Read more...]
Friday morning ramblings
April 8, 2016 by 27 Comments
A gal asks for some help and BOY did you guys deliver! Thank you for all your comments on yesterday's post...I will have that bottom sorted in no time! I really appreciate it, and boy do I love the community we have here...no problem too small. I found myself on the blower this morning to a chemist … [Read more...]
Monday morning water cooler catch up
April 4, 2016 by 29 Comments
Sheesh that was a long morning wasn't it? Anyone else ready for School 1.5 hours earlier than usual? Or was that just us? The old change in time always keeps you on your toes, or your tired toes. All those people that talk of enjoying an extra hour of sleep obviously don't have children because it … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence Podcast {Season 5 Ep 7}
March 20, 2016 by 1 Comment
In what may best be described as the sports edition, Neighbour and I discuss Jarryd Hayne (again), The Matildas, Olympics memories, Thorpie as well as non-sporting things such as: Sex like Ice Cream and other 'chats' with your kids, War and Peace, The Martian, Kimmy K and using her power for good … [Read more...]
Hello, from here
March 17, 2016 by 33 Comments
I woke up this morning, and you were the first thing I thought of. A year, a whole year passed since you left. I can't imagine how all your family and close friends are today, as they stop and remember you. It's not like we ever stop though. Reminded of you in small ways, almost every day. A … [Read more...]
Accidentally Active
March 15, 2016 by 31 Comments
The exercise activity has been on the low to non-existent front since whooping cough arrived in our house a few months ago. It was a valid excuse, but now just appears to be an excuse and with the intake of complex carbs spiralling out of control as we head towards Easter, I really need to get back … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence Podcast {Season 5 ep 6}
March 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This week is an action packed episode in which Neighbour and I chat about my success at the local show (of course we do), Leo's big win (with a flash back to Titanic), the Donald, the new Mrs Murdoch, fashion trends, angry SIRI man, Elizabeth Gilbert and special travel food experiences. And more … [Read more...]
Monday water cooler catch up
March 7, 2016 by 25 Comments
You know the thing I actually miss about working in an office? The social catch up with other, you know, adults. Sure I wouldn't give up for ANYTHING what I've got going on here at home now, but I do miss the old walking to the bathroom, making a cuppa or filling up your water bottle and having … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 82
March 4, 2016 by 14 Comments
As Harps said to me last week "this week has been a quick one Mum" and hasn't it just? I can wipe out the extra day of the year that we got thanks to the leap year as Rob and I went down a snake Sunday night at EXACTLY the same time with a 24 gastro bug. Never a good thing when the two adults go … [Read more...]
Important days
March 3, 2016 by 64 Comments
Yesterday morning at 2.30am I was awake. Maggie still hadn't woken for a feed (sure 45 times for coughing fits while she still slept) but still asleep! Shit, don't tell me she's starting to work out this sleep thing? In any case, there I was...PING! Wide awake. I started thinking. Too much. About … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 23rd February 2016 edition}
February 23, 2016 by 22 Comments
The sun is SHINING in the Highlands this week (maybe a little too much...come on Autumn I say!) but when there is full on sunshine it's hard not to stop and soak it up and feel a little brighter about everything don't you think? There's LOTS to like around these parts, and I thought I better share … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence podcast {Season 5 Ep 5}
February 18, 2016 by 8 Comments
Neighbour and I are back for 2016 (FINALLY!) and hoping to commit properly to a fortnightly episode for you....thank you for being so patient with us! This week, Neighbour and I discuss the joys of Whooping Cough, lockout-laws, show entries, the Super Bowl (yes - the Super Bowl. Don't worry, it … [Read more...]
The first 1000 days
February 17, 2016 by 23 Comments
A sponsored post for Bupa When you think back to when you had a baby what were the most challenging times? When were the times when you needed support the most? Was it when you were pregnant, or trying to get pregnant? Sick as a dog and unable to do the most simplest of tasks? Was it … [Read more...]
Cycling
February 4, 2016 by 82 Comments
Oh hello Thursday, welcome. Perhaps you should put on a flak jacket before coming too close though. Urgh I tell you what, the PMT I get right after having kids is some of the very worst kind I ever get. I know because I searched it on the blog and every time it seems to be worse in … [Read more...]
Not a little bit married, but very married
February 2, 2016 by 133 Comments
Saturday morning Rob and I were doing what we normally do. No, not having sex like we might have on Saturday mornings in times of yore, we were walking down to the kitchen wiping the sleep from our eyes, carrying the baby and getting to that coffee machine to switch it on. It had been a shit of a … [Read more...]
So your baby is starting school next week?
January 21, 2016 by 68 Comments
Wait, what? Didn't you just bring them home from the hospital and now apparently they are big enough to go to School? Say what? But it's true this time next week for lots of us there will be new Kinders starting School and for lots of you that means some really big changes. Emotionally, … [Read more...]
