What's On My Bench....

Lots of beautiful colourful glass.

Brunch...

Asparagus, Broccolini, Snow Pea with Chilli and Lemon.
And Mushrooms with Capsicum.

With Pitta and Hummus.

Rose In Sassy...

Such a lovely Flower..and it's not even Friday.

Roast Vegies and Salad...

With Spanish Wine and good company...

Oh, and Dads' Mango Chutney...
delicious!

Coffee In Sassy...

Quiet Coffee in Sassafras...always a great idea.

If it's on the weekend you're sure to see some bike riders.

Thai Beef Salad...

Such a hot night ...this is a perfect dish for casual outside dining,
just trying to catch any hint of a breeze.

Not Quite Breakfast, Not Quite Lunch...

Sweet Potato, Mushrooms, Spring Onions, Feta and Eggs...
With a salad on the side.

Brunch and Big Conversations...

More Flowers...

Beautiful Lilly from Marjs' garden this morning

Something To do With Chicken Breast...

Finely chop and combine 1tablespoon of Basil, 3 quarters of Preserved Lemon,
 1 clove of Garlic and about a tablespoon of Persian Feta together.

Split 2 Chicken Breasts and spread the mixture in the middle
then fold the top back over.

In a Mortar and Pestle pound 1 teaspoon of dried Oregano,
2 teaspoons of Paprika, 2teaspoons of Sumac
a quarter of a teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper
and 2dried chillies.

Rub this mixture over the Chicken.

Pan fry fairly slowly..
cover for some of the time so it doesn't dry out
and rest for 10 min when done.

I enjoyed mine on a bed of simple salad.

Fruit and Chocolate....

Cherries and Strawberries dipped in white Chocolate.

And Chocolate Nut Nougat.

Last Year...

This is what was on my kitchen bench at this time last year...
I was up to my armpits in Chutney.

Friday Flowers...

Fruit Tea Lights....

Tea lights and fruit....
a reminder from the past.

Apples and Oranges make lovely holders,
you just need a sharp knife to scoop out some of the flesh....
and 'voila'

You've got to love Green Glass...

Fresh from the January sales...

Friday Flowers...

Date Night For One...

Honey and Vanilla Body Scrub...ready for a big bath...

Pesto, Olives and Herbs on Pitta.

Yum...

New ''Zucchero'' (at the Royal Albert hall), on the screen...
something to set the Italian theme.

Pasta with Lemon, Chilli and Herb Callamari.

Very good!

Chocolate Gelato...
now that's a great
Date Night for one...

Packing Up The Christmas Tree...

This is a little ''Christmas Angel'',
 embroidered onto felt by one of my clever sisters...
just so gorgeous!

Guest Post...

This lovely dish was made by my niece Em...

It's Butter and Herb Salmon, cooked Sous Vide style.
With poached Asparagus,
on a bed of Dukkah Potatoes
with Puree of Spinach and Beetroot.

Delicious!

Trip Home...

Drove home from Sydney today after spending a week with family.

The countryside in N.S.W. is looking fairly dry.

These were taken near Gundagai.

Overcast, but good driving weather.