Have you been dreaming about a kitchen renovation? Or are you about to embark on a kitchen remodel? If you’ve answered yes, lucky you! Read on for top tips to ensure your kitchen is the ultimate in practical kitchen design. Beautiful. Organised. Functional. That was me a year ago (well actually, the dreaming went on…
With another week of enforced lockdown upon us in Auckland last week, I took the chance to tick off a couple of creative projects I’ve been wanting to do for ages. I’ve shared earlier some photo designs that I created and put into large Ikea frames (Ribba 19 3/4″ square). Here’s one in case you…
If you’re thinking about heading to Victoria BC – stop thinking, and make it a real plan. It’s a gorgeous wee city, and makes the perfect weekend escape destination. The fisherman and I spent a long weekend there in September 2019. Although the weather wasn’t great, we still had an awesome time, which is a…
Ahh, Victoria. Just thinking about spending a weekend there has me feeling a mix of excitement and oddly, peace. Perhaps that’s because it’s a destination that can offer you either of these, and anything in between. Victoria BC (on Vancouver Island) is a perfect spot to escape to for a day from Seattle (or Vancouver)….
Are you looking for something delicious to eat, special to serve, and simple to make? THIS IS IT! This Vanilla Bean Donut Cake brings the beautiful taste of vanilla to the forefront, highlighted with a cinnamon sugar crust. The cake itself is delightfully light – a cake of this texture surely can only be…
CREATE good habits instead Has there ever been a new year more anticipated than 2021?? I suspect not. It’s easy to consider that 2021 will be a much better year than 2020, but just like at any time, I firmly believe that planning, purpose and direction will help ensure your year is as good…
Welcome to week 3 of my cookbook recipe challenge. I’ve challenged myself to gather my cookbooks from their resting spots, and actually try some of the recipes within. With Christmas parties and gatherings in full swing down under (sorry guys for those stuck in covid cancellations), this week has been mostly Christmas recipes, although…
Welcome to week 2 of my 30 day cookbook recipe challenge. (Have you seen week 1?) This month I challenged myself to dust off some of the cookbooks I own, and try something new from them. This is week 2’s recipes / cookbooks. Lots of winners in this lot! #8 Balsamic Potatoes I pretty much…
I’m a little obsessed with cookbooks. There, I said it, that’s the first step in getting over an addiction isn’t it? Admitting it?? But it’s not just cookbooks, it’s actually recipes. I pour over magazines, taking photos of my favourite recipes, saving them to make later. And I have quite a few (ok, that’s an…