With mid-winter come and gone and we’re in full swing of the season, I’ve been thinking lately that maybe I could appreciate it a little more. Too often I’ve heard myself complain about the grey, the cold, the dark, the damp, down here in the southern state of Victoria. And...
The lemon tree in the backyard is getting heavy with rapidly ripening lemons. I have been counting down the days until they are juicy enough to bake this loaf. And it seems that the day has arrived. A perfect wintery rainy day, school holidays have started (in Victoria) and the...
#Contains organic eggs, but is gluten, dairy, yeast and grain free. As the days of autumn seem to be fading faster than I would like and the sun is setting quicker too, I turn to baking, baking feels comforting and makes the house feel warm and smell good too. It...
This is one of those soups that is hearty and satisfying, filled with beta-carotene to keep those immune systems in top shape for the coming season. I like to make a big batch and freeze some of it for later, to have on hand when you really need some nourishment....
It does contain organic eggs, but is dairy and gluten free. {And Organic butter in the icing if using}. I made this cake for my daughter’s 6th birthday last October. It was a hit with the kids and adults alike, although I did overcook it just a touch, but no...
Late summer is upon us as February zooms along, the lawn is dry and crunchy and extreme fire danger days are in abundance; the school closes, work closes for many and its time to bunker down awaiting the inevitable pings on the Vic emergency app. The bags are packed, important...
The high heat of summer feels relentless at times, especially during a heatwave, with which we have had a few in Victoria so far this summer. It’s during these times that you need to stay super hydrated. And I often have various types of liquid on the go; herbal teas...
Currently listening to Jon and Roy, the cicadas outside are flaring up, the house is quiet, there is stillness on the street in that early afternoon time when it’s too hot to be doing much outside, or inside for that matter..contemplating another cup of tea whilst trying to think of...
Last week I took my daughter to the Blue Lotus Water Garden in the Yarra Valley, just down the road from where we live. We have driven past it numerous times since moving here but had never been, assuming that it was just another tourist hot spot… So reluctantly I...
January is already flying by ever so swiftly, school returns in a week, can you believe it! Christmas and new years are done and dusted for another year and the summer holidays are in full swing. Days have been spent relaxing at home, eating summer fruits and berries, enjoying time...