tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17928475617111742942024-03-05T18:12:50.315+10:00flutterbymamaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250536473464822481noreply@blogger.comBlogger388125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792847561711174294.post-74870959606901580332015-07-13T05:30:00.000+10:002015-07-13T05:30:00.575+10:00back to school: banana and vanilla breakfast shake... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three tiny cups for three tiny kids. As we rush out the door today and face the reality of being 'back to school' I thought you might like this quick breakfast shake recipe. This shake is a creamy and filling addition to be paired with a wholesome breakfast for kids and or busy mamas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1 tablespoon vanilla yoghurt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">2 tablespoons traditional oats </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">1 large, ripe banana, peeled and chopped </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">2 cups of cold milk* (choose your milk e.g. almond, rice etc.). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">drizzle of pure vanilla extract </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">2. Pour into chilled glasses/cups. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This recipe made three small cups and there was enough left over for me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Adjust the amount of milk you use to the consistency that you prefer. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250536473464822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792847561711174294.post-49436235127919893932015-07-12T10:31:00.000+10:002015-07-12T10:31:13.035+10:00sunday morning...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am just loving this new recipe I tried this morning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">dense multi-seeded bread </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1-2 marinated artichoke sliced finely </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">fresh parsley from the edible garden </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The recipe is from <a href="http://www.jessicacox.com.au/recipe/2015/7/10/the-10-best-toast-toppers-youll-ever-taste-/" target="_blank">Jessica Cox</a> (a favourite of mine). I made toast topper, number 9. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">She recommends to also make a smoothie. You could always use the other half of your avocado for a super smoothie.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250536473464822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792847561711174294.post-113460286861198782015-07-10T21:59:00.001+10:002015-07-10T21:59:20.218+10:00garden therapy...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our small organic garden is adapting to the changes with the cooler weather. Even though our pickings are small, time spent in the sunshine always makes us feel better. This week we planted radishes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Our <a href="http://flutterbymama.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/organic-vine-ripe-tomatoes.html" target="_blank">tomatoes</a> are still doing so well. I can't say I've had the chance to pick many myself as my three little ones enjoy collecting these rosy gems. <br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-st8-VCgN5vY/VZ-nUQAg9-I/AAAAAAAAGrw/eHfRYVqYUuY/s1600/canon%2Beos%2B156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-st8-VCgN5vY/VZ-nUQAg9-I/AAAAAAAAGrw/eHfRYVqYUuY/s640/canon%2Beos%2B156.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Finally, my pot of mixed herbs seem to be doing well. I added in some curly parsley the other day. In this pot I have thai basil, flat parsley, oregano and curly parsley. The orange shavings you see is the pulp from my <a href="http://flutterbymama.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/kick-start-your-morning.html" target="_blank">carrot juice recipe</a>. I added this pulp straight onto the soil - most of it has already broken down. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I created this pot it was just an excuse to potter around one weekend. I recycled an old terracotta pot that we had, re-filled it with soil and stuck in some pretty ordinary herbs off the cheap sale rack (you know the one's you think that probably won't survive). All in all, I think it's doing okay for this time of year. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250536473464822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792847561711174294.post-21394976829600254082015-07-09T22:37:00.001+10:002015-07-10T22:09:25.790+10:0010 tips for visiting zoos with kids in Australia <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Look up the zoo website for a map of the area so you know what to expect. Some zoos are large and spread out. Some zoos also have shuttle buses and or trains but many in many zoos you have to walk. This can be a long way for little ones so decide if you are going to use a pram or stroller. Some zoos let you hire strollers or bicycles for a fee so it is worthwhile checking the website. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Buy the animal food. They usually sell animal food (e.g. dry pellets) at the entrance gate. Zoos usually charge a few dollars but it is worth the extra cost because the kids will feeding the animals. A small hand sanitiser is always good to have in your bag. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks <a href="http://www.darlingdownszoo.com.au/" target="_blank">Darling Downs Zoo</a> for a great day! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here are some quick links to our other zoo experiences: <a href="http://flutterbymama.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/happy-holidays2.html" target="_blank">Australia Zoo Part 1</a>; <a href="http://flutterbymama.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/happy-holidays3.html" target="_blank">Australia Zoo Part 2</a>; <a href="http://flutterbymama.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/cairns-holiday-pt-3.html" target="_blank">Cairns Tropical Zoo</a>; <a href="http://flutterbymama.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/cairns-holiday-pt-4.html" target="_blank">Kuranda Butterfly Sanctuary</a>.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250536473464822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792847561711174294.post-77749705409506308732015-07-07T15:50:00.001+10:002015-07-07T16:10:36.017+10:00Choc-Chai Coconut Slice<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Here's a recipe I've developed that will fill up the little one's while being healthy at the same time. This recipe would make a great morning tea or afternoon snack. You could also add this to your lunchbox as it has no nuts! You might have to omit the mint chocolate if chocolate topping is not allowed at your daycare / kindy /school. Adults will love this slice too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Sketch Block";">Choc</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">-</span></span><span style="font-family: "Sketch Block";"><span style="font-size: large;">Chai Coconut Slice</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">12 medjool dates, seeds removed <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 ¼ cups desiccated coconut <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 tablespoon raw cacao powder <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tablespoons mixed chai seeds </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 tablespoon pea and rice chocolate protein powder <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 tablespoons coconut cream <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">100g Lindt Mint Intense dark chocolate (or just regular milk chocolate would taste just as good) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tablespoons coconut cream <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Totally Healthy Method (without mint chocolate topping) </span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
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mint chocolate and 2 tablespoons of coconut cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week seems to be a week about our garden. I thought I would treat you to some more images of our small garden project. A couple of months ago we bought three plastic garden containers from the Reject shop for $15 each.<br /><br />Everyone enjoyed having their own small garden project. We planted strawberries in the front and vine tomato seedlings behind. We had no idea that these tomato plants would love the soil mixture we used and the position of the containers. Our small scale garden project went from this....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The plants grew so big they scaled the side of the house and grew right up to the roof. The strawberries are in there somewhere. We did use stakes initially support the plants but after a while the vine just took over. There is a fair bit of investigating that goes on to uncover these little juicy red jewels. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A handful of these little gems every couple of days is an easy school lunch box treat.</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">What have you been growing in your garden lately? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Currently in our garden we have an abundance of baby limes (dwarf limes). I have juiced some and sliced some in half. The one's cut in half have been sealed in a snap lock bags and popped in the freezer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the winter season is upon us there is nothing more refreshing then freshly squeezed oranges. Juicing seasonal fruit is a must in our house during these windy winter months. <br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">X</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250536473464822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792847561711174294.post-47408427712256179962015-06-11T18:32:00.000+10:002015-06-11T18:32:16.413+10:00hello friends <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />It has almost been a year since we lost our beautiful friend, Cobie. It only seems like yesterday that she embraced my little ones tightly and blessed us with her beautiful smile. For seven years our friendship blossomed and our lives became intertwined - she became an integral part of our family. While this past year has been difficult beyond words, somehow the blurry momentum of life forces us into our daily routines. While we have experienced many new firsts like our first soccer game and our first ballet eisteddfod, it's just not the same without her and everyone, particularly the littlest people who meant the most to her, feel it too. Somehow, somehow we have to find the courage to keep going.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I have not forgotten you and your kind messages of friendship and support has been so encouraging and uplifting. Thank you so much. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250536473464822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792847561711174294.post-44251556702842370102014-09-14T22:15:00.000+10:002014-09-14T22:15:14.386+10:00our beautiful friend...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Baking biscuits for morning/afternoon tea. We made three different varieties (ginger, choc chip and vanilla). I am yet to share the recipe as I am not entirely happy with the dough. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />PJ party for three! These were the new PJs the Easter Bunny delivered. Light cotton is perfect for this autumn weather at the moment.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today - a friend's son turned 6. I know it looks like no one else attended but it's a courtesy thing.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, there were moments of having the jumping castle all to their own little selves!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After an afternoon nap. It was straight back into the kitchen to organise meals for the week and bake! I put my signed copy of Curtis Stone's 'What's for Dinner?' to the baking test. His 'oatmeal coconut butter cookies' is a classic Aussie ANZAC biscuit recipe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made a double batch and mixed up the sizes some adult size and some mini (below) for the lunchboxes during the week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, that was a little bit of the goings on around here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wishing you a relaxing Easter weekend. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250536473464822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792847561711174294.post-83174768605530371992014-04-19T20:29:00.000+10:002014-04-19T20:29:24.499+10:00preparing for the easter bunny <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For some reason this Easter I have been a bit unorganised (my version of unorganised). Nevertheless, I have three little ones firmly reminding me that we have to prepare for the Easter Bunny. With little voices trailing behind me we all worked together to make our Easter table. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This afternoon we gathered our baskets and a bit of left over lawn clippings (<em>like I said, unorganised</em>) to make a nice nest for the Easter Bunny.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We found and cleaned an old table from home and made room for its place.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some vintage 'scrap' fabric was sourced from the depths of my sewing room which was the perfect size for the table.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our old wooden tree was decorated with some foam eggs purchased f</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">rom the Reject Shop.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other items were gathered from around the house. We found three little wooden birds and some feathers. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I raided Miss Flutterby's room for her bunting I made some years ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also added some drawings on the wall as a backdrop for the table.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, like I said earlier, I was pretty unorganised however we put this together with just things from around the house. It doesn't really matter if you have some or none of these things. The joy was in improvising and making the most of what we had. The joy was in the process, just being together and anticipating tomorrow. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here's hoping the Easter Bunny finds you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Waiting patiently in the car for our lunch order.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then we headed for a camping holiday to Ballina. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Day 1: Travel to destination and set up tent in pouring rain. Yes, I wasn't very impressed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See you tomorrow for part 2. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250536473464822481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792847561711174294.post-37591818969229032972014-03-30T22:24:00.001+10:002014-03-30T22:25:28.819+10:00in my kitchen <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is more than likely that on any given Sunday you will find me in my kitchen.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since the beginning of the school term I have spent every Sunday in the kitchen preparing meals and baking for the week ahead.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial;">Today was no different. Since this is the last week of school for the term, I needed old family favourite recipes; recipes I know how to do with my eyes closed and that I know will be enjoyed. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Some things I cooked and baked in the kitchen today:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Vegetable soup: eaten for brunch. Loaded with vegies and finely sliced ginger. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Banana Bread: use ripe bananas. This recipe ensures no bananas are wasted in our house. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Chocolate cake: a no fail recipe. I love this recipe as it is easy and the cake is light. Perfect with or without frosting. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Satay Chicken and stir-fry vegies with noodles: our dinner tonight. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Seed mix (for Cobie): a great topping for yoghurt, porridge etc. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Banana Bread Recipe</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";">125g butter, softened <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";">1 cup (175g) brown sugar <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";">1 tsp vanilla extract <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";">2 eggs <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";">2 cups mashed bananas <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";">1</span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: JasmineUPC;">¾ cups plain
flour, sifted <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: JasmineUPC;">1
tsp baking powder, sifted <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: JasmineUPC;">1
tsp bicarbonate of (baking) soda <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: JasmineUPC;">1
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">⅓</span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";">
cup golden syrup<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";">butter, extra, to serve <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";">Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place the butter, sugar and vanilla in an electric mixer and beat for 8-10 minutes or until pale and creamy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";">Scrape down the sides of the bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gradually add the eggs and beat well to combine.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";">Add the banana, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon and golden syrup and stir to combine. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";">Spoon the mixture into a 26cmx11cm (2.5 litre-capacity) lightly greased loaf tin lined with baking paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake for 60-65 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Cool in the tin for 20 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slice and serve with extra butter. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Seed Mix</strong> (for Cobie) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is my own experiment for my friend Cobie (previous post). Cobie is not a fan of nuts (I only found this out after I gave her a jar full of activated nuts that I prepared myself). Since then, I have been experimenting on a seed mix. I sourced the organic ingredients via health food stores and health section in local grocery store. You really have to just judge the amounts per ingredient and adjust the portions to your liking.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial;">I also added (without toasting):</span></o:p></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial;">goii berries </span></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial;">ground flaxseed with almonds, brazil nuts, walnuts and CoQ10 <em>(Shhhh don't tell her. I only added a little bit and since it was ground I am hoping she doesn't take much notice)</em> </span></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial;">If you really don't like nuts omit the last ingredient. </span></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";"><o:p>A tablespoon here and there on yoghurt, porridge, chai pudding, salads etc. would add an extra crunch and flavour. </o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans","sans-serif";"><o:p>Fingers crossed she likes it! </o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250536473464822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792847561711174294.post-29542961492352904412014-03-29T22:03:00.000+10:002014-03-29T22:03:49.080+10:0022 years <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There was a celebration this weekend - a gathering altogether. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a special birthday for our favourite girl. The most sweetest person you will ever know.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She was soon surrounded by family and friends. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Joy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Good food. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Family and friends. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Love. </span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Soon, we all joined in to sing her birthday song. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, sitting on her Daddy's knee, our wishes were indeed, the same.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Birthday, gorgeous </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">girl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for letting us be a part of your special night. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You are so loved. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xo</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250536473464822481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792847561711174294.post-79886216741185064212014-03-25T05:30:00.000+10:002014-03-25T05:30:01.249+10:00Recipe: Lemon Pound Cake
<span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: CarbonType; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">Lemon Pound Cake</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ffc000;"> <br />
</span>Source: <a href="http://www.donnahay.com.au/" target="_blank">Donna Hay</a> Magazine Apr/May 2013 Issue 68 (page 74) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This recipe is definitely one to try for the weekend. You may already have these minimal and simple ingredients in your pantry already. If you don't have your own lemon tree like us, you should find the price of lemons quite reasonable in the grocery store at the moment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1½ cups plain flour<br /></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 teaspoon baking powder </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />120g unsalted butter, softened </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />1 cup caster sugar </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />2 eggs </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />½ cup milk </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />icing sugar, for dusting </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Preheat oven to 160°C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sift the
flour and baking powder into a bowl and set aside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Place the butter and lemon rind in an electric
mixer and beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes or until smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Gradually add the sugar, scraping down the
sides of the bowl with a spatula and continue beating for 5-6 minutes or until
pale and creamy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture and milk, alternating, and
occasionally scraping down the bowl, until smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Spoon into a lightly greased 8.5 x 26.5 x 9cm
loaf tin (2-litre capacity) double-lined with non-stick baking paper and bake
for 60-65 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before
turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Dust with icing sugar and serve with orange
marmalade or your favourite marmalade. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wishing you a lovely week ahead. <br />xo</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes the washing up has to wait. </span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O2LLEY-goIU/UypgA6mopAI/AAAAAAAAGG4/-DbgdgMIS1Q/s1600/canon+eos+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O2LLEY-goIU/UypgA6mopAI/AAAAAAAAGG4/-DbgdgMIS1Q/s1600/canon+eos+001.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes the cleaning has to wait. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are far more important things in life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes, we just have to be together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wishing you a wonderful start to the week.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>xo</em></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250536473464822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792847561711174294.post-83448876345510553862014-03-16T23:15:00.001+10:002014-03-16T23:15:21.921+10:00weekending...first dance lesson <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My, we are only three but she knows what she wants. After numerous requests to go to dance class I finally made the decision that Miss Flutterby could try it out to see if she liked it.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You see, I was once a dance student. I began when I was 5 and continued dance training while studying at University. I also taught a few classes for a number of years. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You might be thinking there are many mums out there that would love their daughter to dance. Don't get me wrong, I loved dancing. But...</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also know the commitment, I <strong>know</strong> what this all means. I thought yep, I give her 20 minutes and she'll be out of there. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Boy, was I wrong. One hour later she emerged having completed the entire class; ballet, tap and jazz. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lesson 1 down (above)...she is hooked! Miss Flutterby couldn't stop smiling. We will have a few more trial lessons before I commit to purchasing shoes etc. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mental note: take more things to entertain a 5 year old and a 22 month old - I am sure the hour seemed like more with comments from Master Flutterbug (5) like, <em>'Oh this is so booooring...when is she going to finnnnishhhhh'</em>. <em>'I'm hungry, don't we have anything else to eat?'</em> </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Brotherly love, don't you just love it. </span><br />
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