We are still patiently waiting for our insurer to replace our gas cooktop which was damaged when our water and gas pipes burst recently. It has now been 2 weeks since we last had a functioning cooktop and it has made me realise how many of our meals … [Read more...]
1st Friday Night Sewing Group
Once a month, I get together with Janelle and a few other "blogless" friends for a night of sewing, laughter and fun. It is so good for the soul... (especially after a stressful week - burst water pipe, burst gas pipe, damaged gas cooktop … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
One of the things I most enjoy about school holidays is watching Sarah potter around in the kitchen, baking up lots of delicious treats for us all. Sarah loves to keep busy and is very industrious - a trait I especially like to see in teens. Last … [Read more...]
Chopstick Wrappers
Our family love all things Asian - and we have been lucky enough to travel as a family to Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan. We eat a lot of stir fry's and Asian inspired meals, and we are all pretty handy with chopsticks!Chopstick … [Read more...]
Butterfly Quilt Progress
I have been steadily working away on my Butterfly Quilt (mentioned here and here) using lots of different colourful scraps. My vision for the quilt has shrunk from a single bed size down to a lap quilt (after 144 butterflies I would like to finish … [Read more...]
"A Pain in the Neck"
After a nasty whiplash injury over 20 years ago, I still have ongoing neck pain. One of the best ways to relieve it is by applying a heat pack. I designed myself a long heat pack that I can drape around my neck and shoulders. Filled with wheat and … [Read more...]
Baby Wrap
A muslin baby wrap and co-ordinating muslin baby wash cloths, make a sweet gift for a summer baby. The muslin is so soft, and the loose weave makes it cool, when swaddling a baby. Muslin is now available in a lovely range of colours and prints. … [Read more...]
Book Review: Georgie Porgie by George Calombaris
Thanks to Penguin Australia, we were recently sent a copy of Georgie Porgie to review. Anyone who knows us,is aware that Sarah and I are huge Masterchef fans, so we were thrilled to receive an advance copy of George Calombaris' recent cookbook. This … [Read more...]
