Yup. I’m the lazy one. The Lazy Cook. And impatient, too! Especially when eager to get some of this super-easy, chocolate melty, gooey brownie goodness past my lips! Quick and easy is the name of the game these days! Especially with a little one around, who though now occasionally ‘helping’ me with the baking, also has…
“The greatest marriages are built on teamwork. A mutual respect, a healthy dose of admiration, and a never-ending portion of love and grace.” ~Fawn Weaver It’s not often your friend gets married on your birthday. (Yes, my birthday. The big 4-0!) And we got invited. But it’s not like we live in the same state,…
We don’t have many traditions in my family of origin; we are more likely to eschew a tradition than maintain one – non-conformist is our rule of thumb! Growing up we never had a Christmas tree (except the year when Mum, in desperation, strung together a few palm fronds and draped them with tinsel). We…
Harmony Day 21 March is a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home – from the traditional owners of this land to those who have come from many countries around the world. www.harmony.gov.au One of the great things about this nation is that everyone here is a migrant, or from a migrant…
Bounty ripening on the tree. Fruit theif! He likes his fruit fresh. I like mine baked into a dessert. Flour, butter, sugar makes a crust. Peaches are arranged on pastry. Messy but good! Sprinkle liberally with cinnamon and sugar! Bake until bubbling and gooey. Yoghurt and egg make a custard to cover the fruit. Bake till…
There’s a certain rivalry that can occur when a child is born; especially the first child. The question was raised early; which parent will he take after – his father or his mother? The question asker was of course referring to our respective hobbies. Will he be like his father, and be obsessed with anything…
Last month’s SABH prompt, as described by Miss Sweet was to take a childhood favourite and turn it into something bigger, better or even maybe something a little bit adult. This fits right into where I’m at right now, re-visiting childhood memories… the popsicle party started it, and the reminiscing goes on… When I think…
Me-time is awesome! Me-time is sweet, kid-free solitude that doesn’t come around here much anymore. So imagine my joy when hubby offered to take bubs out for a couple of hours, leaving me to my own devices. Yes! Time to vacuum and mop the floors experiment on a new recipe in the kitchen, without worrying…