Saffron has fascinated me since I was a child. I remember regarding the little vial with wonder. These curious looking orange threads worth more than gold? It seemed incredible to me. Last week when I cooked a prawn risotto with saffron, I showed the Big Sister the vial of saffron and explained why it was so special. I recognised the same wonder in her eyes and watched as she marvelled at how so ...
time-worn tucker
bloggers read mean comments 2
Ever noticed that the people who speak the loudest have the least to say? I'm often reminded of this quote from Leah Wilson when I see the keyboard warriors roll their sleeves up and get stuck into someone on the internet. Last year I had an idea of putting together a video of Australian Bloggers reading mean comments written about them. You can catch the first video here. Last month I put ...
school mornings
This post is brought to you by Volvo’s XC60 When the siren goes at three this afternoon, school holidays will kick off for our little family. I’m thrilled at the prospect of a few slow days. Mornings have been bonkers here lately. The sun rising later combined with the kids being tired from a long term at school has made us perpetually late. If our mornings this week were one of the Big ...
slow cooker osso bucco
I knew my life would change dramatically when I became a stay at home mother. I knew I'd miss the chat in the office, having a lunch break, nicking out for a coffee. I did not anticipate falling out of love with my slow cooker. Up until my retirement, my crockpot and I had maintained a loving relationship. I'd fill it with random ingredients in the morning and when I returned home that evening it ...
easy shepherd’s pie
Bearhands and I bought the farm in 2005. We were a three man team - Bearhands, Tiger and I (not even kidding!). I worked my off-farm job from 5am-2pm then came home, changed, and got on the harvester until dark. When I came inside I cooked our dinner, then did farm paperwork til I passed out. Every. Day. Money was tight. Prior to farming I'd earned a reliable wage, I lived within my means, I had ...
5 things I’d tell you about visual content if we were friends
On the weekend I gave a little talk at the Kidspot Voices of 2015 Masterclass and shared a few tips and tools for creating visual content with some fellow bloggers, many of whom I consider good friends. I was nervous. It showed. That said, I'm pleased I stepped out of my comfort zone and did it. I've already had a bunch of messages from folks who listen to my speech and are getting results from ...