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• On Finding Home

  

  Home is something that is incredibly important to me. For a long time I felt a sense of 'home'. It filled my days with busyness, laughter, chatter, and food.... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Welcome to My Garden

  

  It's funny how some things in life remain constant. Whilst the actual location may have changed, the joy and inspiration I receive from nurturing plants, which... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Reconnecting...

  Hello (?) It's been a while.. It feels a little strange stepping into this space again, after such a long break. Sometimes life throws you a curve ball of... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Melbourne Artist: Carin Lavery

  

  Hello!  Some time ago, you may recall that I visited 'Veg Out' community garden in St Kilda. This is a community project that allows plot holders to grow... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Seaside and Beach Huts (summer Snaps Part 2)

  

  A couple of days by the sea to celebrate the eldest daughter turning 15. With the specific goal of visiting these hot springs. Unbelievably good! Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Summer Snaps (part 1)

  

  'The Good Stuff'' (recipe below) A little nod to our summer getaway. Caravans, cards and questionable cooking over fire were the focus. Along with swimming,... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Festival of Food

  

  Greetings for the new year :) I seem to have made my way through this time of feasting without any noticeable effects on my health, digestive system or belt... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• From the Sewing Table - Four Tops and a Frock

  

  Confession: I've been on a small sewing binge lately. It all started when I was looking around my craft room and realised how much fabric I had sitting there,... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gosh, Since Deciding to Revisit My Blog, I Had No Idea Ho...

  

  Gosh, since deciding to revisit my blog, I had no idea how challenging it would be to figure out where to start. There is so much to report! Spring has really... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Where to from Here, Old Friend?

  Something has been niggling away at me for some time now and it's been hard to put my finger on it. I took a much needed break from blogging which I feel has... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Living Monthly 9 - July 2014

  

  Hello! I'm very much looking forward to sharing my month here with you once again under the nine banners that form this link-up. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Living Monthly Nine - Introducing Our New Host!

  Good Morning! I have some very exciting news to share with you today. A person who I have come to admire and respect through our interactions on the blog has s... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Passing the Baton

  

  Good morning, It's been far too long I know. I have a million reasons why I have not visited this space of late and yet none of any real consequence. I... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Food Growing Inspiration from Veg Out Community Garden - St Kilda

  

  As I kick my behind get my act into gear and gather my thoughts for my current Slow Living Monthly 9 post, I want to pause my reflections for a moment and... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Living Monthly 9 - May 2014

  

  Slow Living Monthly 9 link up - an opportunity to review and reflect upon nine different categories of our lives. Nourish, prepare, reduce, green, grow,... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tips for Mushroom Season...

  

  Mushroom season has hit our area with the arrival of heavy rains and the resultant damp earth. Before the weather becomes too cold with the bitter chill of... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Living Essentials - Monthly 9 Link-up - April 2014

  

  Hello once again! It's nice to be in this space again. April saw our weather turn and a sudden need for firewood and woolen tops where previously there were... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Living Essentials Monthly 9 Link Up - March 2014

  

  Helloo! I have missed this space this month. Things are just so very crazy busy here!! I am longing for the time when I can come and hang out more often here,... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Eat Local Challenge #1

  

  It was a challenge with a food theme. A challenge that got me thinking about where my food really comes from for one meal out of the month. Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Living Essentials Monthly 9 Link Up - February 2014

  

  Hello! Welcome back for the February installment of the Slow Living Monthly 9 link-up. As with previous months, I'm really looking forward to hopping over to... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES