Wednesday Words of Wisdom – Hello

In the last two weeks we've said goodbye forever to four people, some family, and some friends who were like family. Death leaves me emotionally empty and all out of words. I wish there was something [Read More]

Orange and Sultana Cake

Serves 6-8 generously When life gives me lemons, I make lemon cake and when life (or my lovely neighbour) gives me oranges, there will be no prizes for guessing how I'm going to use them! This [Read More]

So that was July…

July is by far and away my favourite month. A plethora of birthdays, a lot of cake and now my latest new favourite thing, Christmas in July. There's just so much to love! I was so excited about [Read More]

Wednesday Words of Wisdom – B.B King

I've been learning since the day I was born and teaching all my adult life. The thing I love about learning is that it doesn't matter how old you are, how rich you are or how smart you are, there's [Read More]

Christmas in July Instameet

Those three little words. They get me every time. Christmas in July. Oh yeah, baby! So can you imagine how excited I was to bob along to  a Christmas in July Instameet hosted by the lovely Jaclyn [Read More]

My Top 5 Flu Busting Moves

Last week I got the flu. Which is strange because I never get flu. Until last week that is. Flu just isn't my thing. Maybe I got the flu because I was burning my Birthday Festival candle at both [Read More]

Choc Chip Bread Pudding

Cuts into 16 generous squares This chocolate chip bread pudding is cheap, easy and totally delicious! It's delicious served cold with a cuppa and makes a delicious dessert served warm with ice [Read More]

The Birthday Festival

As David and I both have birthdays within a week of each other, we always enjoy a birthday festival that lasts from one week to the next. Birthday festival, that's a thing, peeps! This year, [Read More]