I’ve written about the little supermarket up the road a few times; most memorably was the time I was asked to present my Seniors Card almost two decades ahead of being eligible to receive one. It’s where I do most of my shopping and for some reason, strangers don’t mind striking up a conversation. December […]
Quick and Easy Rocky Road
November 14, 2015 By 32 Comments
This post is sponsored by Nestle Healthy Active Kids. Recently I found out that almost half of Australian children are not learning any cooking skills. I thought about my own childhood and realised I had learnt to cook from a young age. I was given a children’s cookbook at the age of seven and I […]
No-Bake Lemon Slice
August 26, 2015 By 43 Comments
Regular readers would know that very soon Arabella will be celebrating her 21st birthday. As we did for Archie, we have a party planned, with a theme, and for that theme Arabella has chosen an outfit. She found what she wanted in a shop but it was very expensive and out of the range of […]
Tarragon Honey Mustard
July 26, 2015 By 24 Comments
One of my favourite indulgences is a long hot shower. I usually lean against the wall and let the water pelt onto my back while I clear my head and enjoy a few moments of solitude. Yesterday I was home-alone with just the little guy and I thought before hopping into the shower I would […]
Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Squares
July 22, 2015 By 36 Comments
I have a friend, Kat, who is very fit and extremely health conscious. I know she’s fit because every morning when I check my Instagram account, there will be a photo posted by Kat of the morning’s sunrise. Kat rises early and power walks along our coastline and I stay home in bed and judge […]
Sour-Cherry and Roasted-Almond White Christmas
December 30, 2014 By 23 Comments
On the last Saturday night before Christmas, we met up with a group of friends for the Balmoral Carols By Candlelight. The plan was to arrive early, stake out some territory then have a picnic dinner before the carols began. Everyone brought something savoury and then after the carols, they all came back to […]
Coconut Ice
November 20, 2014 By 51 Comments
All it takes is three ingredients! I haven’t made coconut ice for years and while prevalent in the 70’s at just about every church fete, school fair and fundraiser, it seemed to then just disappear off the scene. But recently I’ve seen coconut ice pop up in a few different places so I’m thinking all […]
Frozen White-Chocolate Christmas Bombe
December 27, 2013 By 29 Comments
Thanks for all your comments about how you spent Christmas. I loved reading how you celebrated. As promised, here is my mother’s white chocolate bombe recipe. I’m not sure how long she’s been making this but I’m sure it’s been on our table every Christmas for at least 25 years. Back then my mother was […]
Chocolate Red Back Spiders and…A Disappointment
October 20, 2013 By 35 Comments
You’ve all heard me say that Alfie asks a lot of questions. I do tire of his questions and often say, ‘That’s your quota; no more questions until tomorrow’. Because although I love how he has a thirst for knowledge, sometimes I just need a rest from the brain strain that’s caused by a barrage […]
Passionfruit Meringue Semifreddo and…The Visions
October 15, 2013 By 45 Comments
At the beginning of next year, my Archie will turn 21. As is custom, he’ll have a 21st birthday party. Planning is now underway. The greatest hurdle has been in trying to find a venue. As there will be more than a few guests we are not able to have this event at home and […]
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