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Monthly Archives: October 2010
The girls
Our chooks are affectionately known as ‘the girls’. Â They are so efficient in cleaning up scraps and eating bugs. Â They wait very impatiently every morning to be let out into the chook yard where they spend their days scratching for … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, The Natives
Tagged Chickens, Chinese Silkie, Chooks, Isa Brown, Rhode Island Red
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Munch Away the Grumps
In an effort to change the mood of things around here today (oh yes, grumpy was reigning supreme, the little people that is), I decided that afternoon tea outdoors was in order. Â I love baking, but don’t make a lot … Continue reading
Books to inspire the crafter within
So as we are getting closer to Christmas, the realisation that I have done very little, albiet, nothing for Christmas is a little daunting. Â But of course there are always books that inspire the crafter within me. Sew Soft Toys … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Knitting, Recommendations, Sewing
Tagged Elephant toy, Knitted bunny, Steiner, Waldorf
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Ahhh, Peace
I’m not referring to the fact the kids are asleep (bless their little souls they are all fast asleep), I have just returned from yoga. Â I find I come home with every cell of my body relaxed, revived and just … Continue reading
Buttermilk Pancakes
Pancakes are part of our weekend ritual and help to make our weekend get off to a great start. Â I have, over the years, created a recipe that produces nice fluffy pancakes. The trick is to beat the egg whites. … Continue reading
An Artist in our Midst
So it seems young Jairah is potentially a Picasso in the making. Â While I was distracted in the kitchen, talking to a friend who was visiting, Jairah was busy practicing his artistic skills on our off-white leather sofa. Â Needless to … Continue reading
Good Olde Chicken Soup
Jairah and I have been feeling a bit under the weather the last couple of days. Â I always crave chicken soup when unwell. Â This is a really basic recipe that tastes SO good. Â The delicious flavour comes from the homemade … Continue reading
Posted in Gastronomic Explosions - aka Yummy Food/Recipes
Tagged Chicken soup, Gluten free, Soup
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Ahhh…. Spring?
I really hope I’m not going to jinx the sunshine today posting this?? Â This past winter has felt long and draw out. Â It is always cooler here in the Dandenong Ranges, generally by up to 5 degrees (Celcius) compared to … Continue reading
For the Love of Smocking
I have always loved smocked outfits. They really are a piece of art. Â It took until a couple of months before Scarlett turned 1 for me to finally try my hand at it. Â I took one class to get me … Continue reading
Winter knitting 2010
In honour of the fact it has taken me 5 years, yes, 5 years to get to the point of actually getting this blog up and running, I thought I could do a bit of ‘back-blogging’, that is, stuff I … Continue reading
