Growing up I fondly remember spending countless Summer days at the beach - whether it was playing on the grass, building sand castles or actually going in for a swim, sometimes (more often than not) all of the above. With the recent weather bomb we have had over the country, I know most of us are still waiting for Summer to arrive but let me tell you, it will get here and when it does I for one want to be ready. Funnily enough, whilst I don't really care for the wind and rain (I know it's … [Read more...]
Summer Berry Semifreddo
It's no secret... I LOVE (yes capitals) LOVE Summer. It would have to be my most favourite season. I love everything about it from the sunny days, long summer nights, alfresco dining, BBQ's, trips to the beach and especially the summer fruits. And, I absolutely love all the Summer stone fruits and berries, give me perfectly ripe juicy berries any day and I am one happy lady. {Warning: If you're diabetic, on a diet or allergic to berries or chocolate then look away} because this recipe … [Read more...]
New Year! New Direction?
Personally, I'm not one to set resolutions. I mean they sure sound good at 12.01 January 1st but a few days / weeks / months down the track they tend to be more of a dark cloud hanging over you than something achievable; so I tend to avoid making them. Plus, I am also of the mindset that if you really want to change something in your life... then there is no better time than the present - so what are you waiting for??? I do however, find that new year for me is a time for reflection. A … [Read more...]
Chocolate Brownie in a Jar with FREE Printable
Every year I say I'm going to be more organized and every year I'm never quite as organised as I would like to be. In fact the only year I was completely, utterly finished for Christmas with the exception of food shopping was last year when I was pregnant with Isabelle and the thought / notion of being due any time around Christmas forced me to be. Part of the issue I have is that I like love giving, therefore find it really easy to 'add' to my gift list. There the usual.. immediate family, … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies
I love the smell of gingerbread! To me they smell and taste just like Christmas, giving off all sorts of warm and cozy vibes. I imagine they are perfect when paired with a mug of steaming hot cocoa (perhaps not so perfect for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere at this time of year but there’s nothing stopping us from indulging at other times!). I am a firm believer that anything that adds to the festive season gets a big tick; so this year, when I decided to make my annual Gingerbread Cookie … [Read more...]