Hello Tuesday after an Easter getaway. You’re looking not so fresh from where I’m sitting. I can see the souvenirs you have left me in the form of a mountain of washing. And if I do not see a glass of Villa Maria sav blanc again, well at least until Friday, it will not be… Continue Reading
Hello! Happy Easter. As this post publishes, all things going to plan, I’ll be somewhere in the air over New South Wales, heading AWAY for Easter for the first time in a very long time. In fact, I cannot remember the last time we actually did go away for these four days. We usually stay at home… Continue Reading
I remember tasting my first Cadbury Creme Egg. It was Easter (of course). I was 12 and we were in the UK, where we had been living and holidaying for the previous five months. I couldn’t get my head around them at first. I mean the stuff inside looks like raw egg. But being a… Continue Reading
Sponsored post I do love a tradition and one of the most popular traditions in this family gets trotted out for any party or special occasion … but particularly so at Easter. That tradition? The Chocolate Salad. With the chocolate just sitting there – on the table – for the whole long weekend, not just… Continue Reading
Most weeks I have a bit of a menu planning thing going on Monday to Friday. It just helps me when the days get a little crazy and the “what’s for dinner?” questions get fired at me from the moment I pick up the youngest from school. Mr SY has learned NOT to ask on… Continue Reading
Just quickly, I received an email yesterday from travel company, Escape Travel, and they had compiled a list that caught my eye: the top 10 places to propose for 2013. Such lists always amuse me because Mr SY proposed in his undies beside our bed. And that bed was not in any exotic location. And… Continue Reading
Editor’s note: My friend Beverley, aka BabyMac, is at it again. The second edition of her iPad magazine has been released to celebrate autumn and I’m stoked to have her here today sharing a cocktail recipe from the magazine. And never fear, there isn’t actually lamb in the drink. Cheers! While the shift to autumn… Continue Reading
It’s no secret that when I hit a new city, country – or small town for that matter – I like to suss out the shops. It’s in my genetic makeup, I’m sure There’s something way more relaxing about the browsing that takes place away from home. You’re not really shopping with a specific occasion… Continue Reading
With all the rain that’s be gracing my corner of the world, I feel like I’ve had a head start on all things autumn-y. The crisp white wine has been swapped with a red or two. We’ve embraced curries again and last night even a slow-roast lamb. Truth be told, I think I just like to embrace… Continue Reading
Sponsored by Real Life Insurance It’s no secret that I do like to indulge in the finer things in life. Place a glass of Champagne in front of me and you don’t have to ask me twice. In fact I’m very much enjoying this run of bargain-priced French stuff of late. Long may the ridiculous… Continue Reading
We are card-carrying members of the Jamie Oliver fan club around these parts and have been since the first time he whacked up anything in the kitchen. I even sat front row in the mid ’90s at the first-ever live shows he did in Australia. We own some of his cookware AND every cookbook he’s… Continue Reading
