Lately the Big Sister has decided that she doesn't like zucchini. A very dear friend of mine spends the majority of her waking minutes picking these little green treasures, so this simply will not ...
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How to smoke salmon at home
Years ago, a fantastic chef taught us how to smoke salmon. We get repeated requests to do this for friends and family - and everytime we make it, we get rave reviews. You'll need a smoker, but ...
The Second Best Novice Pickle Maker in the State
You may have seen that Australia picked up gold and silver medals at the Olympics last night. While the action in London is dominating the news coverage, a very big event has happened in our ...
Buggy Good Party – the girl’s insect birthday
D and I don't find out the gender of our babies during pregnancy. We're surprise people. But during my pregnancy with the Big Sister I was terrified that she would be a girl. The reason is simple - ...
Passionfruit Butter and a Thermochef Pav
Today's post is bought to you by Amoxil Paediatric Drops... well not really, but I am very relieved to report that the Little Sister is finally on the mend! In a testament to what a good night's ...
Australian Women’s Weekly Train Cake
On this day a year ago at 11.58pm, we welcomed the Little Sister. She weighed 4.24kilos and surprised me with her beautiful red hair. A week later we celebrated the Big Sister's third birthday at ...