"Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." – Mary Oliver

  • I’m back baby …

    I’m back baby …

    in the kitchen, that is. I posted a few weeks ago how I felt like I was in a cooking rut and had invited people over for lunch on Easter…

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  • Kangaroo Island – Day 4

    Kangaroo Island – Day 4

    23 March 2026 Today was the day we had to leave this gorgeous place. Our breakfast view was a bit gloomy compared to our other days here and we were…

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  • January 2026 Books

    January 2026 Books

    I really need to keep on top of these so that I can record my thoughts while the books are still fresh in my mind. I Who Have Never Known…

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  • Kangaroo Island – Day 3

    Kangaroo Island – Day 3

    Today we were heading the Flinder’s Chase National Park so we started with a good breakfast—poached eggs on sour dough with bacon, tomatoes and hash browns. While we were waiting…

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  • Household Bits and Bobs

    Household Bits and Bobs

    A while ago I posted a list of places I needed to declutter and organise. I am happy to report that I have completed one of those places—my ensuite drawers.…

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  • Kangaroo Island – Day 2

    Kangaroo Island – Day 2

    Sunday March 22nd 2026 It was an earlier start this morning as we had an excursion to Seal Bay scheduled for 8 am and needed breakfast beforehand. We were the…

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  • Kangaroo Island – Day 1

    Kangaroo Island – Day 1

    Saturday 21st March 2026 Kangaroo Island was fabulous!! This was a real splurge for us. We stayed at Southern Ocean Lodge that had all inclusive food, drinks and tours and,…

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  • Five on a Friday

    Five on a Friday

    We are heading away today for a long weekend on Kangaroo Island. It will be a weekend of outdoor time, seeing wildlife and the spectacular coastline, and excellent food and…

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  • Tenderheart Cook #65 and #66

    Tenderheart Cook #65 and #66

    I’m cooking through the Tenderheart Cookbook. Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips with Fried Chickpeas and Avocado The Quick Lowdown: Green Curry, Spinach and Lentil Soup The Quick Lowdown:

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  • 12 on the 12th: Thursday 12/3/2026

    12 on the 12th: Thursday 12/3/2026

    Continuing a little blog series – 12 photos taken on the 12th of the month. I try to take a photo every hour, but inevitably fail at some stage during…

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