We got together with some friends this weekend to celebrate a mate's birthday. We split the courses between the couples and the lovely Soni and I were allocated starters. The birthday boy is fond ...
recipes
Make your own Ice Bucket
In my last post I blogged about some oyster shooters that I made for a party on the weekend. The Birthday Boy is a lovely bloke and I wanted to make something a bit different for the ...
Cracking the perfect boiled egg – Egg Timer App
I'm a little bit addicted to my iPhone. I'm always downloading new apps - some which deliver, many that do not. Eggs were on the menu this morning, so I thought I'd test drive the Egg Timer App ...
Maureeni – a cocktail inspired by my Mum
Today marks the finish of the Blog Off week for Gourmet Garden. I've had great fun incorporating their pastes into my cooking and checking out all the other terrific blogs that have been taking ...
Chilli Chocolate Cake
I think chilli and chocolate is a winning combination, so in the spirit of Blog Off/ Cook Off week I thought I'd have a crack at a chilli chocolate cake.I've adapted a recipe that a member had ...
The French Picnic Baguette – Pan Bagnat
We headed to the Races at Corbould Park for a Mother's Day picnic on Sunday. We had a beaut day, it wasn't too busy and the weather was perfect. There was even a kid's club and a jumping castle to ...