Going Bush...

Happy Easter and safe travelling to friends and family over the break.

Dandelion...

This afternoon I went walking at Birdland,
 again...and bought home this little reminder.

If you want to read a bit more,
just click on the link below.

Tension In The Negative Spaces...

Walking At Birdsland....

 Quiet waterways.

Lots of reflections.

Soft walking paths.

Pretty little creeks off the beaten track.

Some Velvet Morning...

The cousins and three part harmony...

The lineup.

'Ermanna'

'Del Luna'

The view from the street.

Where it's at...

Queens Parade on Saturday night.

Friday Flowers...

Stuffed Chicken Thighs...

Grated zest of a Lemon, Basil, Parsley, Sumac and Coriander...mixed with a bit of lemon Juice.
Rubbed over the inner surface of a Chicken thigh fillet.

Add some Sun dried Tomato and Feta.

Roll up and wrap with a strand of Bacon
and bake in a medium oven for about 40 minutes,
delicious with Couscous.

Memories Of Monsalvat...

Taken around this time last year, we had such a lovely day.

Friday Flowers...

So bright,  so fresh.

Memories Of Europe...

Looking back at photos...and thinking of beautiful Florence...
on a beautiful sunny day. 

Change Of Season....

When you're thinking about Autumn,
you can't go past ripe pears...
I know we're not quite there..
but after all the hot weather, I'm ready for it.

Melbourne At Night...

A view of the Yarra taken more than 12 months ago,
 still nice to see the city lights...

Step Out...

Renae and Max...at my place.
Big foot little foot...
Contrasts....but all bought together in the one place

Memories of Umbria...

Wine and cheese on the terrace over looking Assisi...
couldn't get better

Baby Can I hold you

Memories Of Venice...

Thinking of travel, and what lovely things there are to see...

Happy Birthday...

To my dear Mum...

And to the Blog...
 Two years old...

Thanks to everyone who's been interested in popping in,
it's great to have a bit of a connection.
I've enjoyed sharing bits and pieces of my life with you.

Friday Flowers...

Protea with Violas and Wild Strawberry...
something from the Spring.

What's on the back of my bedroom door...

All about colour... OK maybe they could be put in the wardrobe...
but it's more of an "installation" at the moment.

Favourites...

Anything and Blue Costello...

Reflections...

Something from the Alfred Nicholas gardens,
such a lovely place.

Plenty...

It's a re-post from this same day last year...
just going back to have a look and a bit of a reminder
of what was happening then.

Weather it's now or last year...
we still want plenty of things that are lovely simple and nurturing...  

RETROGRADE -JAMES BLAKE(COVER) - syler j

What's On My Bench...

My lovely new birdcage...

Moroccan Style....

Today I watched a cooking show made by Yotam Ottolenghi,
 all about cooking in Morocco, it gave me inspiration to try something diffefrent.
Couscous, with Shallot, Garlic, Coriander and Cumin, with Golden Sultanas and Dried Cranberries.

Fish Balls,  made from Mackeral with Garlic, Preserved Lemon, Parsley, Tumeric, Chilli, Coriander and Cumin.
Simmered in a sauce made from fresh Tomato and Passata.

Just love my new Clay Pot, from the Oxfam shop,
it's a fair trade handmade and hand fired curry pot and stand from  Lombok...

Lamb For Dinner...

Slow pan fried with finely chopped Garlic, Parsley and preserved Lemon,
with a dash of Red Wine at the end
Accompanied by Mushrooms and Chinese Cabbage.

Tender and delicious.