A Trip Down South to Dunedin
Finally, the New Zealand border is reopening! Such great news and well timed for this post as I know many of you have had plans to travel here this year. So, I wanted to share scenes from a trip down …
Well then, Welcome to NZ
As many of you will know from my Instagram and previous blog post, we arrived in Christchurch in late June on what was supposed to be a relatively short trip to book the kids into school and find a rental …
Some Big News and Our Next Chapter
Forgive me for the recent silence both here and on Instagram, but we’ve had a LOT going on the past few months. I’ve been dying to share some big news with you all, but needed a few things to fall …
Friends for Dinner
Having friends for dinner is one of my favourite things, and I’ve been hosting “dinner parties” since I was 15. These days it’s smaller numbers, thanks to covid, and since our cottage is so small. Last weekend our good friends, …
Autumn Scenes from our Cottage Kitchen
Just like that, summer’s over & autumn is here. I can see the light slowly starting to change, so I wanted to share some early
Simply Delicious Mulled Wine
Quite possibly, my favourite drink during autumn and winter, has to be mulled wine. There’s something incredibly nostalgic about a cup of deliciously warm, delicately spiced and citrus-imbued, mulled wine. And sitting around an open fire, toasting marshmallows, gathering with …
Scenes from Life in Lockdown
If I’ve learnt anything from this time in isolation/hibernation, it’s that we have to appreciate what we have, and make the best out of the situation. And we’ve been doing just that, so I thought I’d share some scenes from …
Our Updated Home Office
As many of you know, we sold our cute “modern farmhouse” late last year and moved into a lovely little cottage rental, while we look for a new home. And since we’ve moved, I thought why not share our updated …
Bells at Killcare
Things have been pretty busy here the past few months, and I haven’t had much time for social media or anything social in general! However, I did manage to escape with Zoe, Annie, Luce and Beth for a weekend away to …
Annual Tour de France Keto Dinner
My husband and I love the Tour de France (he’s a keen cyclist and I just watch for the scenery and food! ha.) so every year, on the first night, I do a big French themed dinner.
Moonacres Kitchen, Robertson
There’s a new cafe in town and it’s sure to impress even the most discerning of cafe-goers and foodies! Moonacres Kitchen, located in the sleepy small town of Robertson (5 mins from where we live) in the beautiful Southern Highlands …
Leftover Chicken & Vegetable Pies
I’m always looking for yummy and nutritious recipes that can make use of leftovers, and these delicious Chicken and Vegetable Pies are the result of some left over roast chook and a handful of veggies floating around in the fridge …
The Cooks Cooking School
Last month I was invited along with some girlfriends to a cooking class at the newly opened, The Cooks Cooking School, in Bowral, here in the Southern Highlands, for an evening of Mexican street food. I must admit that my …
Essentials for Easy Entertaining
Let me start by saying, I have been entertaining for a very long time! Longer than many would think given I’m in my mid 30’s, but it’s because I’ve been entertaining since I was 16 years old! Way back when …