50 things about me

50 things about me

I see these kinds of posts doing the inter webs from time to time and even though I’ll find it hard to come up with 50 things about me you may or may not know, I thought I’d give it a try. 1.  I was born in Brisbane, Queensland and Mum gave birth at...

Happy New Year 2014 + my 3rd blogiversary!

  From my family to yours, may you have a blessed and Happy New Year! I’m in to my fourth year of blogging now. Who would’ve thought it would’ve gone this far? I’m so lucky to know you all and have you come visit this space. Here’s...
2013 in review

2013 in review

The first half of 2013 wasn’t kind to me but something I had to go through to get me where I am today. It was really tough at times but I got there. The second half of the year was when things turned around. The property settlement went through with my ex and...
Favourite recipes for 2013

Favourite recipes for 2013

Cooking was all over the place this year I felt. I wasn’t really that motivated at times but went with it and usually got something on the table. I experimented a little with what I had on hand. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it failed. It got eaten nonetheless....
My recipes that finished up on the cutting room floor

My recipes that finished up on the cutting room floor

Some kind of gourmet sausage wrapped inside a cannelloni tube with heaven knows what kind of sauce I have about 15 to 20 dishes I cook all the time. They’re family favourites or quick to get on the table. I love to cook and love trying new dishes. I’m...
It was my lucky day (week, month….)

It was my lucky day (week, month….)

If you would’ve asked me last year “had I ever won anything” I would’ve said no. I’ve never been really lucky. I take the occasional lottery ticket and win the odd $20 here and there (over about a 30 year time period). Or I’ve won...