I think that when you move into a house it takes a long time to make it a home. I think you need to live in a space to work out what's needed, where the good spots are, the places you want to spend time in a room and then what needs to go in there. Our house has been a continual process filling up … [Read more...]
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Weekend cooking: Mussels & chips {Moules frites}
August 8, 2015 by 11 Comments
Originating In Belgium but popular in France and Northern Europe Moules Frites or Mussels with chips truly is a dish I could scoff at for hours. Tasty mussels with a sauce that begs for bread and with a side of chips? Carbs and carbs? Yes m'am! Whilst I rarely eat them these days (it's been a … [Read more...]
A warm weekend
August 3, 2015 by 19 Comments
When we got back from our family holiday last year my step Dad sent out an email planning a weekend with everyone to celebrate their wedding anniversary the following year (such is the planning needed for a family with kids living all over the place). It wasn't a special year per se for them to … [Read more...]
9 Life lessons from 9 years of blogging
July 29, 2015 by 49 Comments
It's 9 years today since the very first post was written (by Rob nonetheless) on this blog. This will be the 2,292nd post. There's been 49,000 comments and almost 5 million page views over that time. Huh. Whilst there are now a whole lot of other people other than my family out there who read … [Read more...]
River Cafe’s Roast Pork on the bone
July 9, 2015 by 9 Comments
We went to my Mum's last week for dinner and my step dad made the most delicious roast pork on the Weber. Simple and delicious, I should have known it was a River Cafe classic. Plus it was a one pot wonder which is my favourite way of cooking so I just had to share it. River Cafe's Roast Pork on … [Read more...]
11 things you ACTUALLY need in the first 6 weeks of your newborn’s life
July 7, 2015 by 63 Comments
As you know, Maggie and I reached the magical 6 week mark last week so I thought I would take stock and try and pass on as much useful information as I can (while I remember). This 6 week mark may not be magical for all. For some it could come earlier, or at the 3 month mark, or much MUCH later. For … [Read more...]
The Newborn Files #5
July 1, 2015 by 56 Comments
Mags and I are all double hands up in the air! WE MADE IT TO 6 WEEKS! Even Kate is in on the act. And what exactly is it about the 6 week mark that makes it so magical? I have always gotten to this time with the other two girls and just felt more something. Confident? In control? Not … [Read more...]
Things that make me happy
June 15, 2015 by 33 Comments
I just sat down to some leftover birthday cake from my nieces 7th birthday yesterday, along with a piping hot cup of tea, all enjoyed at home, alone (well Mags was sleeping and Frank roaming outside). Given the rate I consume cake and tea, it was a very pleasant 47 seconds while it lasted. I had a … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: VEGGIES!
May 11, 2015 by 12 Comments
Give me the veggies at the moment. Give me them raw or baked, in a salad or roasted. Give them with eggs or leftovers on toast. I just want them. Must be the baby needing a break from the intake of baked goods and custard. Here's a selection of veggies done in my favourite ways...good by themselves … [Read more...]
Preggo files #19
May 7, 2015 by 98 Comments
Oh hi you guys! You totally did it! Got that babe from the inside, out. And boy did you do it in style Kate! NUDE PUMPS nonetheless! Wills is all like, how good is my Mrs? Peace OUT people I nailed it in the marriage stakes. Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 73
April 29, 2015 by 34 Comments
I don't know when the right time to go on talking about trivial stuff should be. I've been sad and unable to read anything much online the past day, so many opinions and voices all trying to get "their" point across, it's exhausting. And at the chance of knowing that someone will take the time to … [Read more...]
Preggo Files #18
April 26, 2015 by 40 Comments
Kate STILL hasn't had the baby! Who knows if she is even due yet, but STILL no baby. Anyone else keep checking in? All kinds of 'sources' are saying that today or tomorrow WILL be the days! Wills has gone on paternity leave early, the late Diana speaking via her clairvoyant stating that … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 24th April 2015 morning edition}
April 24, 2015 by 36 Comments
: spying a cot in our bedroom, never fails to make my stomach flip with anticipation, nerves and excitement. Soon enough there will be a WHOLE PERSON IN THERE : my morning coffee made for me by Rob, every morning, without asking : sunshine streaming through the windows after so much … [Read more...]
Bake this: Banana & Easter egg bread
April 20, 2015 by 9 Comments
Despite my best efforts asking visitors over Easter to NOT bring chocolate, they did. And the pile of eggs were bought out after every meal just so we could try and get through them all. And yet? We still have those bloody Lindt rabbits that appear to be breeding. This morning (our last of the … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: Get some pork on your fork
March 30, 2015 by 8 Comments
If you've been reading my blog for any length of time you'll know that I am a lover of pork. Or should I say, LOVER OF PORK. I love the stuff. How can one animal create so much goodness? All of my favourites too: bacon, leg ham, slow roasted shoulders, proscuitto, pork belly...all that crackly skin. … [Read more...]
Getting a puppy: 6 months on
March 17, 2015 by 36 Comments
It's been 6 months now since we got our puppy Frank the Schnoodle (cross between a Schnauzer and poodle) and I thought I'd give an update on how things have been in that time. Because you see while I liked dogs, I kind of tolerated them and found the mess too much for me to deal with. Hair, dribble, … [Read more...]
The Italian Job
March 16, 2015 by 82 Comments
Without a doubt, all my best travel experiences have been on personal recommendations. You can only google and read Trip Advisor so much, but getting advice from someone who has been on the ground I reckon is priceless. I still get emails each week from people asking about where we stayed in NY or … [Read more...]
Things I like {13th March 2015 edition}
March 13, 2015 by 18 Comments
This new roll of cling wrap because it ACTUALLY WORKS. Like it should. Makes me happy each and every time I use it. Glad, you lost me I'm afraid after this. New fruit coming onto my cumquat tree after a long road of recovery from when we were OS last year and the pots were ruined by frost. … [Read more...]
Slow roasted pork belly
February 18, 2015 by 32 Comments
Anyone who knows me, knows my passion for all things pig. In my humble opinion, there is no greater beast. No beast that provides so many of life’s joys all Crispy bacon with some oozing eggs on a lazy Sunday morning. Slice of thin, carved ham with lashings of butter on thick toast on Christmas … [Read more...]
One thing: Replace the dead plant
February 15, 2015 by 26 Comments
This is Rob's studio/office: It's separate to our house (so he can, you know, go to work although the 34 second commute can be a bastard sometimes). Up until Sunday last week that sculpture you see hanging on the wall was sitting up against the wall for, oh, you know, 2 and a bit years. Mrs … [Read more...]
