May 17, 2013

Oh darling, lets be adventurers*

How about France?! This will be my first trip to Paris and I'm more than a little excited. I've bookmarked a few city guides but have a feeling this one will keep us busy... Fingers crossed for picnic weather! A plus tard... x

* Thanks Fifi du Vie for your brilliant brains.

May 11, 2013

Minty lemon FENNEL with warm Chicken

I thought it might be nice to share a few of my kitchen creations... And it's probably good to keep a record of all the hours I spend with my head peering into the oven!

First up, a super-simple-speedy-supper. It's all about fennel. And mint. And lemon. And did I mention chicken? Oh my. I'm amazed it lasted long enough for a fancy photo...

Fills 2 hungry tummies in about 20 minutes...

Minty Lemon Fennel with Chicken
1 Fennel bulb
4 Tablespoons goats cheese
1 Bunch of mint
1 Lemon
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 Free range chicken breast fillet
1 Teaspoon Sumac
1 Tablespoon coconut oil
3 Tablespoons chopped pancetta

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C

Finely slice the fennel and scoop into a large bowl. Add chopped mint leaves, crumbled goats cheese and the zest and juice of one lemon. Stir to combine and drizzle with olive oil.

Coat the chicken breast with coconut oil and season with salt, pepper and a good sprinkling of sumac. Place in pre-heated pan and sizzle for about 3 mins on each side. Transfer to oven proof dish and bake for a further 10 mins or until juices run clear. Remove from oven and let the breast rest before slicing. Instead of twiddling your thumbs, reheat the pan and crisp up the pancetta.

Serve up quick smart...

PS On Friday night we ate at Subo. Oh. Good. Lord. It was food heaven.

May 7, 2013

Far FAR away in BYRON BAY

Dear Byron Bay. 
You are cool as a cucumber and twice as tasty. 
Thanks for a fab weekend - See you again soon!
x x x 

May 1, 2013

Puffy

Feeling all puffed up over this lovely interview with Inside Out...

April 11, 2013

A sleepy SUNday

This is what happens when you have a new pink pencil - Love hearts, strawberry biscuits and ballet pumps... Yikes. That pooch is lucky to have escaped without a pink bow.

March 28, 2013

wanTED!

TED is officially out and about... Oh. My. Goodness.
Here's a lovely little snippet from a recent review in Junior Books+Publishing Magazine;

Ted is an engaging character who will appeal to young readers. This is a charming story with a fabulous surprise ending, which had the two young readers in our house laughing out loud. Highly recommended.

And you may even be able to get your paws on one of these little chaps. You'll find him hanging out in bookstores across Australia just waiting for someone to take him home... Bless his cotton socks.

March 12, 2013

PEACHY KEEN

Apparently it's already time to say goodbye to summer salads and hello to soups and stews... Tiddely-pom.

March 7, 2013