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Let’s make…….Fruit Leather!

Let’s make…….Fruit Leather!

There is sooo much yummy summer fruit around at the moment, I have been loving it-  and making huge messes in the kitchen as a result.  I was at one of the local orchard shops last week and out the front they have Bargain Bin 

Happy Anniversary to Us!

Happy Anniversary to Us!

Dave and I celebrate our 5th Wedding Anniversary today! Unfortunately we went out to a fab cocktail party last night so are far too tired for a repeat performance.  Dave did come home with Magnum ice creams though.  I think I’ll keep him, love you Dave xxxx

Oh snap Air NZ

Oh snap Air NZ

Recipe | Oh Jam

Recipe | Oh Jam

Oh Jam, how you have consumed my life for two days.  As I was deciding on my annual Christmas cooking you were suggested by Dave ever so casually, almost as if I make Jam all the time.  A willy-nilly Jam maker I am not.  I 

Hmmmm, can anyone see a trend here?

Hmmmm, can anyone see a trend here?

It appears Louie has been spreading the word about how comfy human furniture is!  My sun lounger has become Jim’s favourite spot to kick back.

Ssssshh, the dog’s sleeping

Ssssshh, the dog’s sleeping

Can you believe this dog?  I can’t and I’ve lived with him for almost 2 years now.  He seriously arranges the cushions on the couch ‘just so’, right in the prime TV watching position and then dozes off – growling like the ferocious dog he is when anyone attempts to move him.

I’ve been Published!

I’ve been Published!

This came in the mail today! Isn’t that the most beautiful picture (if I do say so myself) – and how ironic that my first published food pic is of cerviche, my absolute most favourite entree! So next time you are looking for some inspiration 

A little about me via The Great Interview Experiment

A little about me via The Great Interview Experiment

Remember this post where I interviewed Jack? Well, I was interviewed by Alissa from A+A  Adopt a Baby.  I found out through this very cool process that I find it much easier to ask questions than answer them, especially when they are about me!  So 

Today…today you say?

Today…today you say?

What are we doing today? Going to have a playdate with a crazy lady who is having a baby T O M O R R O W.

That’s the crazy lady Chris, hubby Hamish and the young fella is Billy – Leon (4) was probably throwing water balloons or something boy-tastic when this photo was taken at Ethan’s party 3 weeks ago.

These guys are having their third bub and first girl tomorrow.  And crazy lady is having a playdate this afternoon with us, a set of twins and another friend and her son.

She says she needs something to take her mind of what lies ahead.  I would be frantic at this point; making lists, cooking, couriering my kids off to relatives etc.  She is as cool and calm as someone who is returning library books tomorrow.

We love you guys!  All the best for the big day and your awesome Christmas Prezzie xxxx

Christmas Post #…… (I’ve lost count)

Christmas Post #…… (I’ve lost count)

It has been a busy day of Christmas preparation for Ethan.  We finalised his ridiculous Christmas Wish List yesterday and made it into his special red letter, addressed and decorated the envelope and posted it with Nana today. He then decided on his Christmas Card