By the time you see this we will (hopefully) have settled on our new house right out in the bush almost out in the middle of nowhere and I can't wait! I am so glad to have gotten out of the hellhole suburb, it really was a case of waking up one morning with a "how the hell did we get here?" realisation, but I am not focusing on the past, only the future!
I can't wait to wake up in the morning to THAT view and have my friends come stay at the 'Area 51' campground and really just surround myself with positiveness, fresh air and light... what a frickin' Hippie!
Showing posts with label domestic goddess. Show all posts
Showing posts with label domestic goddess. Show all posts
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Friday, November 26, 2010
Tis the season...
I think one of the things that really shits me about Christmas is just the mass expectation! I've never been a big fan but I'm starting to come round a little bit these days, maybe I'm just getting a bit soppy in my old age, or maybe having kids kind of makes it fun again... Or it could be that the year slips by so quickly at the moment and I am missing people birthdays left right and centre that I am starting to make a bigger deal out of Christmas.
But I am trying to make it a little more personal, making gifts and the like... Like these!
I got the Idea from the fabulous BUST magazine. and its so easy! A 1 Litre Jar, 1 1/3 cup of SR Flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 cup choc bits and 1 and a bit cups rolled oats (fill to the top of the jar) and download the instructions here...
But I am trying to make it a little more personal, making gifts and the like... Like these!
I got the Idea from the fabulous BUST magazine. and its so easy! A 1 Litre Jar, 1 1/3 cup of SR Flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 cup choc bits and 1 and a bit cups rolled oats (fill to the top of the jar) and download the instructions here...Thursday, July 1, 2010
Julie, Julia... and Ravinder!
A movie about food and blogging... how could I resist!
Last time the boy went away I tucked myself up on the couch with Julie & Julia, Oh such a cute film, it made me feel both warm and fuzzy, but also all depressed! It totally contributed to my existential crisis, which seems to be my permanent state of being these days! But hey, that's kind of what the film (and book, I'll get to that shortly!) was all about!
It made me feel that there is no focus or theme to this blog, its just all over the place, random thoughts... but that's me, I've always got a million things going on and cant seem to keep the focus to just one! I try to write about the books that I read, but I only get about 1/2 of them down on... screen! Anyways, Totally watch the film... and here's a little Gem I found on You Tube for you, its called Julia Child Vs Meryl Streep;
So watching the film inspired me to read the book by Julie Powell, It's good but I was a little disappointed, like many Blogs turned book it was a little all over the place, (either try to keep true to the blog or give the whole story an overhaul!) E.G. she was talking at leangth about a certian food (see I've gone and forgotten what it was now... makes my arguments seem VERY well reserched and thought out!) It could have been the Lobster, or maybe the Eggs, I just can't remember! Anyways, then a couple of chapters later she's back to the same food, and it kind of made it all feel a bit disjointed to me. But I don't want to critisise her too much coz I really liked her, I thought she was really sweet and I related to the many hissy fits and meltdowns she endured!!!
So this is one of those cases where I am going to say that I enjoyed the film more than the book (and there are many of these cases out there, no matter what people say! Particuly when it comes to Mr. Steven King... but that's for another post!) But I do often think judgment is clouded by whether you watched the film or read the book first.
Speaking of cooking books, I think I have found my favourite ever! It's called Cook in Boots by Ravinder Bhogal. Not just because she's got a great first name and shes HOT! With chapters titles along the lines of; PMT, Rude food, I heart carbs and Frugal food for when you've spent all your money on shoes, how could I not love it, and I've made two things from it and they were totally yummy and easy to make with no fiddly crap or pretentiousness of many of the cooking books I bring home from the library. (Oh and hey, my birthdays coming up soon, this one and the Cooks Companion and I reckon I'd be set!)
And then there's the one I started last night... We're trying to save a little money at the moment and the library got a new one called Family feasts for under $75 a week. Trouble is it's very American, and I don't mean any offence to my American friends here, but I am going to get all stereotypical on your arse! (that's ass in American!). It's all Hamburgers and Frozen burritos and Pork Chops and Pizza and creamer in your Coffee... It's such a basic book trying to educate about basic Fruit and Vegetables and it's all just such obvious stuff that It's getting me angry and making me feel very superior and snobby all at once!
So the money saving tips that have stood out for me so far are;
Try to drink half as much Cola... OK, done that without moving a muscle (ever tried drinking water!!??)
Try to buy two less packets of chips a month... Yep done that one too (I wouldn't exactly call them an essential item!)
and this one was the clincher;
Use cloth instead of paper dish towels... what? You guys dry your dishes with paper? Man, I'm saving money already and I haven't even changed any of my habits!
Last time the boy went away I tucked myself up on the couch with Julie & Julia, Oh such a cute film, it made me feel both warm and fuzzy, but also all depressed! It totally contributed to my existential crisis, which seems to be my permanent state of being these days! But hey, that's kind of what the film (and book, I'll get to that shortly!) was all about!
It made me feel that there is no focus or theme to this blog, its just all over the place, random thoughts... but that's me, I've always got a million things going on and cant seem to keep the focus to just one! I try to write about the books that I read, but I only get about 1/2 of them down on... screen! Anyways, Totally watch the film... and here's a little Gem I found on You Tube for you, its called Julia Child Vs Meryl Streep;
So watching the film inspired me to read the book by Julie Powell, It's good but I was a little disappointed, like many Blogs turned book it was a little all over the place, (either try to keep true to the blog or give the whole story an overhaul!) E.G. she was talking at leangth about a certian food (see I've gone and forgotten what it was now... makes my arguments seem VERY well reserched and thought out!) It could have been the Lobster, or maybe the Eggs, I just can't remember! Anyways, then a couple of chapters later she's back to the same food, and it kind of made it all feel a bit disjointed to me. But I don't want to critisise her too much coz I really liked her, I thought she was really sweet and I related to the many hissy fits and meltdowns she endured!!!
So this is one of those cases where I am going to say that I enjoyed the film more than the book (and there are many of these cases out there, no matter what people say! Particuly when it comes to Mr. Steven King... but that's for another post!) But I do often think judgment is clouded by whether you watched the film or read the book first.
Speaking of cooking books, I think I have found my favourite ever! It's called Cook in Boots by Ravinder Bhogal. Not just because she's got a great first name and shes HOT! With chapters titles along the lines of; PMT, Rude food, I heart carbs and Frugal food for when you've spent all your money on shoes, how could I not love it, and I've made two things from it and they were totally yummy and easy to make with no fiddly crap or pretentiousness of many of the cooking books I bring home from the library. (Oh and hey, my birthdays coming up soon, this one and the Cooks Companion and I reckon I'd be set!)
And then there's the one I started last night... We're trying to save a little money at the moment and the library got a new one called Family feasts for under $75 a week. Trouble is it's very American, and I don't mean any offence to my American friends here, but I am going to get all stereotypical on your arse! (that's ass in American!). It's all Hamburgers and Frozen burritos and Pork Chops and Pizza and creamer in your Coffee... It's such a basic book trying to educate about basic Fruit and Vegetables and it's all just such obvious stuff that It's getting me angry and making me feel very superior and snobby all at once!
So the money saving tips that have stood out for me so far are;
Try to drink half as much Cola... OK, done that without moving a muscle (ever tried drinking water!!??)
Try to buy two less packets of chips a month... Yep done that one too (I wouldn't exactly call them an essential item!)
and this one was the clincher;
Use cloth instead of paper dish towels... what? You guys dry your dishes with paper? Man, I'm saving money already and I haven't even changed any of my habits!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
well I made my own Play Doh...
I bloody hate those superior type Mummies with their "he/she's very advanced" or their "I never give him/her anything that's not organic" or "you have to stick to this routine" or "if you don't do this this and this while this music is playing your child will be a moron!" blah blah blah... making me feel guilty for daring to live in the real world!
Well I've done one of those superior mummy things now... now I get to say "well we made our own Play Doh..." and I can make the next mummy feel guilty!
2 cups bi-carb soda
1 cup cornflour
1 cup water
1 tbsp veg oil
A bit of food colouring
Put it all in a saucepan and stir over low heat for about 15 mins or until it looks right.
put mix on a plate with a wet towel over the top (I forgot about the wet towel bit!) and cool for about an hour.
Sprinkle with cornflour and kneed till it feels right.
By the way it was a bit of a pain in the arse to make and I think the bought stuff is still better!!!
Well I've done one of those superior mummy things now... now I get to say "well we made our own Play Doh..." and I can make the next mummy feel guilty!
2 cups bi-carb soda
1 cup cornflour
1 cup water
1 tbsp veg oil
A bit of food colouring
Put it all in a saucepan and stir over low heat for about 15 mins or until it looks right.
put mix on a plate with a wet towel over the top (I forgot about the wet towel bit!) and cool for about an hour.
Sprinkle with cornflour and kneed till it feels right.
By the way it was a bit of a pain in the arse to make and I think the bought stuff is still better!!!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Politically incorrect bikkies...
Sorry about yesterdays rant, well not really that sorry coz it made me feel better! Yes he's still being an immature dick but at least not at 5am so I can handle it!!!!
So still hibernating for winter, so along with watching lots of girly TV shows from the 70's and 80's that means lots of Baking/Eating!
Here's one of my mum's specialties from my childhood requested by Lesley...
Afghans (AKA politically incorrect bikkies!)
6oz Butter
3oz Castor Sugar
1/2 Tea. Vanilla
3oz SR Flour
3oz Plain Flour
2 tabs. Cocoa
2oz Cornflakes
Cream Butter, Sugar & Vanilla
add Sifted Flours & Cocoa
Mix with Corn Flakes
Drop one teaspoon full onto tray
Drop next teaspoon full into your mouth
Repeat Pattern...
Bake 350-400 degrees for about 15 mins
Ice with Choc Icing if you want
Impossible to be enjoyed in moderation!
So still hibernating for winter, so along with watching lots of girly TV shows from the 70's and 80's that means lots of Baking/Eating!
Here's one of my mum's specialties from my childhood requested by Lesley...
Afghans (AKA politically incorrect bikkies!)
6oz Butter
3oz Castor Sugar
1/2 Tea. Vanilla
3oz SR Flour
3oz Plain Flour
2 tabs. Cocoa
2oz Cornflakes
Cream Butter, Sugar & Vanilla
add Sifted Flours & Cocoa
Mix with Corn Flakes
Drop one teaspoon full onto tray
Drop next teaspoon full into your mouth
Repeat Pattern...
Bake 350-400 degrees for about 15 mins
Ice with Choc Icing if you want
Impossible to be enjoyed in moderation!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Hippie food...
I love the Blue Train Cafe's (at Southgate) Golden Dahl... Finally came by the recipe and made a big pot of it last night... Bloody Hippie Food...
50 grams Ghee
1 Onion, diced
2 Sticks Celery, diced
4 Garlic Cloves, diced
Teas. Ginger, ground
1 Tbls. Gram Marsala
1 Tbls. Cumin
1 Tbls. Coriander
1 teas. Chilli
2 Cups Red Lentils
1 Tin crushed Tomatoes
3-4 Cups Water
Salt and Pepper
Slowly cook Ghee, Onion, Celery,Garlic and Ginger approx. 10 mins.
Add Spices, Cook another 10 mins.
Add Lentils, Cook 2-3 mins.
Add Water and Tomatoes and leave to simmer for about an hour. add more water if you need.
I like it mushy so I blend it up when its all done.
Make sure you've got plenty of Air Freshener handy coz' you'll be farting like a trooper!!!
50 grams Ghee
1 Onion, diced
2 Sticks Celery, diced
4 Garlic Cloves, diced
Teas. Ginger, ground
1 Tbls. Gram Marsala
1 Tbls. Cumin
1 Tbls. Coriander
1 teas. Chilli
2 Cups Red Lentils
1 Tin crushed Tomatoes
3-4 Cups Water
Salt and Pepper
Slowly cook Ghee, Onion, Celery,Garlic and Ginger approx. 10 mins.
Add Spices, Cook another 10 mins.
Add Lentils, Cook 2-3 mins.
Add Water and Tomatoes and leave to simmer for about an hour. add more water if you need.
I like it mushy so I blend it up when its all done.
Make sure you've got plenty of Air Freshener handy coz' you'll be farting like a trooper!!!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Allison's recipe for the perfect easter breakfast!
Make Pancakes (flour/egg/milk - I don't think I need to explain this one!)
After the first flip, put a line of broken up Easter eggs to melt.
When pancake is cooked, roll up and enjoy!!
Repeat till you feel sick...
After the first flip, put a line of broken up Easter eggs to melt.
When pancake is cooked, roll up and enjoy!!
Repeat till you feel sick...
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
P is for...
Pini's
I love these kind of Cute Retro Pini aprons and tend to collect them, never wear them so I then sell them on ebay!
I think they bring out the domestic goddess/50's Housewife in me!
