Monthly Archives: March 2011

Organic Plum Jam

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Jacinta

I purchased a couple of kilo’s of blood plums in our organic order last week, intending on making jam.  I’m happy to say, I actually got the jam made before the girls ate all the plums.  I always cut down … Continue reading →

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Long Weekending

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jacinta

We were lucky to have a long weekend here in Victoria (labour day).  We decided to go and visit my dad who was home on his break from work.  He works interstate and comes home once a month.  It is … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Jacinta

An idea via Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Feel free to … Continue reading →

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A Serendipitous Moment

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Jacinta

I just had one of those moments.  I left a comment in another blog as the writer was talking about how embarrassed she was about the state of her old wallet.  I had a giggle, not at her, but at … Continue reading →

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A Giveaway – Celebrating 100 Posts – CLOSED

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Jacinta

Well it seems I have hit a little over 100 posts here on my blog.  I figure that is something worth celebrating with you lovely people.  So I have for you, a book giveaway.  There are three books to choose … Continue reading →

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High Tea

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Jacinta

We enjoyed a beautiful autumn afternoon in the garden today with tea and homemade goodies.  The girls enjoyed rosie tea I made a variation of these biscuits.  Greg and I ate yummy fruit bun, straight out of the oven.  It was … Continue reading →

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Basil and Macadamia Nut Pesto

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Jacinta

We have been buying beautiful bunches of fresh basil in our weekly organic order.  It’s fragrance is divine.  I love making pesto this time of year while basil is at it’s peak.  The following recipe doesn’t last very long around … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Jacinta

An idea via Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual.  A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Feel free to leave … Continue reading →

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Check Out This Giveaway

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Jacinta

Not on my blog, but I thought it would be worth sharing here.  Cute fabric and book. Check out the link: http://theplaidscottie.blogspot.com/2011/03/wewantfun-blogiversary-giveaway.html?showComment=1299194212387#c6621802672205389806

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Not Just A Square

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Jacinta

A lovely friend is due to have a baby soon.  I was meant to attend her blessingway this weekend past, but had over committed myself and couldn’t get there.  It was the same day as Tenneille’s birthday and being the … Continue reading →

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