tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72540153615735609042024-02-08T05:53:28.288+11:00Town Mouse Country MouseWhere the city & country meet…& all the nice things in between Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272268841332415372noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254015361573560904.post-44281060689771383052014-11-08T16:29:00.001+11:002014-11-08T16:29:54.326+11:00Roast Lamb Jamie Style….<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been quite a while since my last recipe post and so I thought being the weekend I would share this <i>amazingly delicious</i> Roast Lamb!!! I stumbled across this Jamie Oliver recipe a few months ago in the weekend paper. Its been cooked many times over since then because it seriously is so easy and delicious. I also love that it can be served with a trayful of roasted golden veggies or with a simple salad.<br />
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2.5-3 kg leg of lamb<br />
100g unsalted, softened butter<br />
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4 unpeeled red onions, halved<br />
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Preheat your oven to 220 deg celcius. Score the lamb all over 1/2 cm apart and about 3mm deep- like you would with a ham! Make a herb butter by popping the butter, thyme and rosemary into a blender and whizzing well to combine. Season with some salt and pepper. I also cheat by chopping herbs finely then using hands mix into butter. The messier option, but less washing up and still effective!<br />
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Arrange the red onions and garlic cloves in a large roasting tray. Place lamb on veggies in tray then rub the herb butter generously all over the top of the lamb. Put into oven to cook until meat is to your liking. Jamie's tip for 'blushing' meat is roasting 10 minutes for each 450g, plus an extra 20 minutes at the end. When lamb is cooked, allow another 10-20 minutes to rest.<br />
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Based on these times, our 2.5kg roast needed an hour and ten minutes in the oven and extra time for resting.<br />
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The suggested side for this dish was a celeriac mash and a heavenly gravy. I tried the gravy and it was, hands down, the best gravy I have ever made. Can highly recommend.<br />
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So…recipe for gravy goes like this…<br />
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Drain any 'fat' or 'oil' from the roasting tray, leaving onion and garlic remnants and other meaty bits. Squish the onion and garlic into the tray. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of gravy over the tray, mixing and coating the onions and garlic. Pour in a 'glug' of port and a litre of hot chicken stock. Place on high heat and mix so that it is well combined. Keep stirring, allowing gravy to reduce. Pour through a sieve if needed, however, my gravy turned out so smooth and flavoursome.<br />
<i>Please note- I have also made without Port and still tastes good.</i><br />
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Otherwise, I served ours with some roasted Potatoes and a simple slaw made up of red cabbage, carrot and avocado lightly coated with some aioli mayo and some home made mint sauce.<br />
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And I dont have to mention the yummy leftover lamb sandwiches that followed……x<br />
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">Today in our<a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/p/catching-up-with-series.html"> catching up with series</a>, Im excited to have Zoe Howard, founder and creator of one of Australia's up and coming interior homewares business, <a href="http://cushionopoly.com.au/">Cushionopoly</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://cushionopoly.com.au/">Cushionopoly</a> is an Australian owned business proudly located in Melbourne. Zoe's designs are fresh, fun, affordable and becoming very popular (you may have seen some of her cushions in the<a href="http://www.theblockshop.com.au/store/brand/Cushionopoly"> Block Shop!</a>) . I love the combination of a gorgeous classic linen fabric with a contemporary feel of the colour and pattern range.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">So, without wasting any more of your precious time, here is lovely Zoe, sharing withus a bit about herself and her wonderful business.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">1. A quick summary about you and why you started Cushionopoly.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><i>I grew up in a beachside suburb in Perth, one of four kids – middle child. While studying for my journalism degree I worked at a newspaper in media sales which saw me fall into a career of advertising media sales instead. My passion for travel kicked in and saw me travel to London for a stint of work and play. My husband and I met while working at a magazine which was popular for travelling Australians and New Zealanders – TNT Magazine. After a bit more travel we ended up moving to Melbourne in 2005 and I moved into marketing. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><i>Three years ago after the birth of my son Gus, I was off on maternity leave for 12 months. Naturally being a first time mother I spent a great deal of time at home with much of it staring at all the improvements I wanted to make (ours was a renovators delight!). Unfortunately being on one wage for a year my budget was somewhat lacking. Being a homewares nut this did make me very frustrated and I looked to simple ways to make updates. So I started out trying to source cushion covers as this was the easiest, most affordable and environmentally friendly way to update what I already had. I looked high and low and just couldn’t find the style, colour or range I had in my head. Everything was way too expensive or the quality wasn’t there. My mother-in-law is a keen crafter and she helped me re-establish my sewing skills and I started making my own. When friends would come around to visit they would comment on the cushions and couldn’t believe that I had made them myself. A few friends put in custom orders!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><i>So when Gus was about six months old I started to put a plan in place to build on this idea of creating handmade, beautiful and fun cushions but making them affordable too.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><i>I would say my style is vibrant and fun with clean and simple designs that catch the eye and bring a smile to the room.</i></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; orphans: auto; widows: auto;">My day starts when Gus wakes up somewhere between 5am – 6am and then he gets into bed with me for a cuddle while I check out instagram </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Wingdings; orphans: auto; widows: auto;">J</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"> then it is dropping off Gus to daycare (he is in three days), going to the post office and sending off the previous days orders. I usually drop in and grab a takeaway coffee (sometimes a morning treat) from my favourite local café Pure Italian and then it is back to the studio and I begin to go through my emails and orders and get back to new stockists and plan any social media I might be putting up that day. Lunch is whatever is in the fridge and then usually wait around for couriers to pick up wholesale orders in the afternoon while ordering supplies, working on any new designs and sewing up cushions. Then back to pick up Gus and get dinner started. </span></i></div>
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<i style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; orphans: auto; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: auto;"> I love my kitchen! We have renovated our 1960s home over the past year and we went for almost seven weeks without a kitchen (those of you who have kids you might understand that being without a kitchen, especially a sink, is a special kind of hell). So when it was finally installed I have never been more in love with a space then my new kitchen. Close second is my living room which does get all new cushions on the couch probably every three months.</i></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><i>Tea definitely! My mum is British so I grew up always starting the day with a cup of fresh brewed tea (no tea bags for my mum and dad!). I love love love Earl Grey tea strong with a dash of milk.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">8. Favourite country destination?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><i>My favourite country destination is Tasmania. My in-laws are poppy and sheep farmers from Cressy just out of Launceston. I spend a lot of my holidays in Tasmania and even launched my first screen printed range The Dark Horse there at Agfest.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;"><i>A very big thank you for Zoe popping by and sharing with us her wonderful business.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;"><i>All images courtesy of Cushionopoly.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">And if your having a spring cleaning moment and looking for a easy, affordable and cheerful room makeover, click over to <a href="http://cushionopoly.com.au/collections/cushion-covers">Cushionopoly's online store</a> and check out their gorgeous cushion's. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">You can also find them at the <a href="http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/">Finders Keepers Markets in Melbourne</a> held tonight and tomorrow.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">Stay up to date by following on<a href="http://instagram.com/cushionopoly"> Instagram (@cushionopoly) </a>and on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Cushionopoly">Facebook</a>.</span><br />
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So, Im back again….this time with a glass of champagne in hand as I type.<br />
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Why, you may ask??? Well this afternoon I <i>finally </i>launched my new business- <a href="http://www.pinkpaddockstore.com.au/">Pink Paddock Store</a>.<br />
Today has been filled with mixed emotions…stressed and anxious trying to get website finished, tired from a late night sorting and packaging cards, nervous about pressing that go LIVE button on site, and then extreme excitement as my first order came through only 20 minutes later! And not from a family member or friend either, I might add. Although I now consider Erin a good friend! <i>Thank you Erin!!</i><br />
Not long after a few more orders trickled through and I have to say its been overwhelming the support Ive had on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pinkpaddockstore">PPS Facebook page</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/pinkpaddockstore">Instagram</a> feed. Thank you all so much x<br />
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But some info on <a href="http://www.pinkpaddockstore.com.au/">Pink Paddock Store</a>…..<br />
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<a href="http://www.pinkpaddockstore.com.au/">Pink Paddock Store</a> is a small boutique online stationery store, selling gift cards designed by me and printed by one of our local (and amazing) printers! Im proud to have a product that is made in rural Australia and supports local industry.<br />
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The current range is small and new designs will be added in the next few weeks. I also will have gift tags and (dare I say….) Christmas cards arriving soon too!<br />
My aim is to beable to stock a good all round range that enables 'one stop' shopping and where you can browse through and find something that suits. I also want them to be colourful and fun! Afterall, receiving a card in the post always makes one smile!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.pinkpaddockstore.com.au/product/deer-friend-are-we-card">Deer Friends are we…..found here.</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><a href="http://www.pinkpaddockstore.com.au/product/thank-you-boxed-set"> Thank you Boxed Set…found here.</a></b></span></div>
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The boxed sets are great value and will mean your stationery cupboard is stocked. I also love that they can be framed as well or just simply taped on the wall next to your computer for some fun and inspiration!</div>
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So, if you are a paper lover like me, and have a spare moment…I would love for you to pop over and visit my new store. There are some individual cards available, as well as postcards, box sets and some A4 Prints. Im also running a Promo until next Sunday the 19th October, 2014. All online purchases over $30 will receive a free A4 print (valued at $14.95). Conditions Apply- only valid for Australian postal addresses and the print is one pictured and is unframed.<br />
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And if you feel like some online shopping this weekend I would love you to stop by!!!<br />
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Hello again…..!!! Its been a while I know. I got a little lost in winter and have only just found the energy to emerge again. </div>
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Spring is by far, my favourite season. I love the blossoms and new green growth on all the trees. Everything starts to come alive again and that smell of 'bubblegum' can be smelt on those warm afternoons as the scent of new blooms waft through the air. I love that feeling of opening up all the doors and windows letting light and fresh air into the house. Jumpers and long sleeved tops are swapped for t-shirts and a wrap, the kids head outside earlier to play in the garden and Im not too fussed about whether they have shoes on or not. Slowly pockets of colour are appearing in the garden which make for perfect pickings for little vases inside. Spring brings back that bounce in my step that often gets lost towards the end of winter.</div>
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Which is kind of what happened….Back in July I suddenly felt tired and lacked the energy to keep on blogging. Im not quite sure why. At first I thought I would take just a week off, but a week turned into a month and a month turned into two! I read <a href="http://awhitefarm.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/unexpected-ramble.html">this post </a>written by<a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/catching-up-with-janelle-from-white.html"> Janelle from the blog, A White Farm. </a>It really resonated with me and probably explains where Ive been and why I needed this little break. The last few months have been busy nonetheless. The children are at a very busy age and there is always something happening. It gave me the chance to just hang out with the kids without the pressure of putting a 'post' together. As much as I enjoy this blog, the reality is, it does take time to prepare each post and then find the time to sit down and put everything together. I managed to get some pre spring cleaning done which is always a great feeling. Small clothes swapped for bigger clothes, winter for summer and storage boxes sorted through and tidied. My head had been feeling cloudy, and this tidy up certainly helped clear some air!</div>
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I had also been lucky enough to squeeze in a few fun things. In mid August, my lovely friend Mel, who lives up in Northern NSW invited me to join her and some girlfriends to attend <a href="http://www.bakeclub.com.au/">Anneka Manning's Bakeclub Class</a> which was held at Sophie Hanson's (<a href="http://www.local-lovely.com/">Local is Lovely blog</a>) Venison Farm in Orange. It was such a wonderful day and so worth the 14 hour round trip driving up to Orange. You can read more about the class <a href="http://www.local-lovely.com/2014/08/bake-club-at-farm-kitchen.html">here</a> on Sophie's gorgeous blog. I can highly recommend <a href="http://www.bakeclub.com.au/bake-classes.aspx">Anneka's classes</a>. Not only is she an amazing cook, but she is a great teacher and such a lovely, incredibly friendly and generous person. It was also lovely to meet Sophie, who is a fantastic host and made everyone feel so welcome at her gorgeous farm kitchen. If ever up near Orange, you must try and book in for a lunch at <a href="http://www.mandagerycreek.com.au/">their farm</a>. The class we did was all about pastry baking and I have to say I came home and made pastry every day for a week (slight overkill, but nothing beats homemade pastry, <i>when it works!</i>). My favourite recipe given by Anneka on the day was the <a href="http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/roasted-pumpkin-tomato-and-oregano-tart">Roasted Vegie Tart on a parmesan shortcrust pastry</a>- just heavenly. We were also treated to a delicious lunch which Anneka and Sophie prepared for us during the class which included Blue Cheese & leek tarts, Chicken, Potato & thyme Pie, Vension Stout Pies, Spinach & Ricotta Pie and a Chocolate Pecan Tart. All amazingly delicious…..x</div>
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For anyone interested in attending a food styling and photography course being organised by Sophie this November….find more details<a href="http://www.local-lovely.com/2014/09/local-is-lovely-food-photography-and.html"> here</a>. This is definitely on my wishlist but I think Ive had my fun for the year! Im hoping she runs more next year….it sounds FANTASTIC!!!!</div>
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The other workshop I attended was at my friend<a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/my-afternoon-at-wallingfords-flower.html"> Lisa's Flower School</a> afternoon here in Echuca. </div>
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Something else I was hoping to get on top of during the last few months was being more organised. I used to be organised, and then I had children! Normally these skills are supposed to improve but mine have got so bad of late. I love writing lists but dont always get everything ticked off at the end of the day. I have a diary which I have always used but for some reason I kept misplacing it and as a result not using it. I missed a few appointments, was late paying some bills and got a few dates mixed up, so I decided to go back to the old trusted calender system which I could position clearly in the kitchen and see what was going on- today, next week and all month.</div>
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I usually order calenders online through <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/">Shutterfly</a> at the beginning of each year but this year…it just didnt happen. I also always fill the calender with our favourite photos of the kids taken throughout the previous years. Its always nice to reflect on what they looked like twleve months earlier. But as I was, um, dare I say, <i>unorganised…and a tad time poor</i>….I decided to change the theme of this years calender. I chose some photos I have taken and popped on <a href="http://instagram.com/tillywillso">instagram</a>. Photos around the house- some of the garden, baking, etc. Its certainly no Country Style mag, but it brightens up the wall. And most importantly, I am feeling so much more organised because I see what we have on, when bills are due, when school holidays start and finish, preschool duty, playdates, visitors, etc. Another job ticked off the list!</div>
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I have used <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/">Shutterfly</a> the last 3 years and really happy with the price and quality. Loading photos takes a while so it pays to work out which ones you want to use and pop in a seperate file that you can easily upload. They have lots of themes and templates to choose from. Im very boring and just prefer a whole pic to page but if you feel the need for colour and patterns, there is plenty on offer. The other time consuming bit is entering in birthdays, annisversaries and other significant days. But once you have popped in your dates, as you have set up an account, it is remembered for future orders. Very handy!!! It is an american company so I did spend some time taking out the american holidays and adding the aussie days plus daylight savings, etc. This calender cost about $20 (with discount coupon) and was printed and delivered within the week. It really is a great service. I also adjusted the months so this calender started in July 2014 and goes through to end of June 2015. Yes- it caters for very unorganised folk like myself! These make great gifts for extended family especially at Christmas time, and especially ideal for those gifts that need posting! Just a thought….</div>
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In the meantime, Thank you to everyone and anyone who has continued to follow my blog whilst Ive been underground. I hope to try and write a few posts a week but that will depend on family and home commitments…until next time xxx<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272268841332415372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254015361573560904.post-87803990651535898272014-08-29T10:46:00.000+10:002014-08-29T17:53:46.371+10:00Friday baking-Banana & Walnut Loaf <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Somehow in our house over the past few weeks we have had an over supply of bananas. We usually add a bunch into the trolley each food shop, but we have been putting more in the trolley than the little banana fairies are consuming at home.<br />
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Normally I make muffins- each batch varies with whatever might be in pantry- choc chips, chia seeds, LSA, nuts, etc. Muffins are very popular in our house and moreso with me as it means I can leave them on the bench and let the kids help themselves. Plus they are super easy to freeze and even better to defrost when a certain unorganised mother requires a snack to feed hungary kids.<br />
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Today, <i>however</i>, I needed a change, especially considering there are quite a few bananas to bake through…..this loaf is for the grown ups although the little ones loved it equally.<br />
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<u>Simple Banana & Walnut Loaf</u><br />
1 1/2 cups Self Raising Flour<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />
3/4 cup brown sugar<br />
pinch of nutmeg<br />
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts<br />
125g melted butter<br />
2 eggs, lightly beaten<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1/4 cup milk<br />
3 large ripe bananas, mashed<br />
<i>Optional-</i>Handful of roughly chopped walnuts- to sprinkle on top!<br />
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Grease loaf tin and line with baking paper. Preheat oven to 160 deg celcius.<br />
Mix wet ingredients together then add to dry ingredients. Mix well then pour into baking tin. Sprinkle roughly chopped walnuts on top.<br />
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown on top and skewer comes out clean.<br />
Allow to cool on rack.<br />
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Best served whilst warm and lathered with butter and a glass of milk!<br />
If the loaf happens to last longer then a day, it makes for a yummy breakfast- toasted if you please- lathered in butter or some yoghurt and honey drizzled over the top….and coffee xx<br />
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With the smell of spring so close now, I thought I would share some photos taken from my friend Lisa's, lovely flower workshops held a few weeks ago.</div>
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Lisa is a local florist here in Echuca, which if you have been reading this blog, you will have possibly read a post or two (<a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/shopping-local-at-wallingford-flowers.html">here</a> and <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/catching-up-with-lisa-oconnell-from_17.html">here</a>) about her lovely business, <a href="http://www.wallingford.com.au/">Wallingford Flowers</a>. In between the busy wedding seasons, Lisa is now running various flower workshops catering for anyone interested in learning the art of floral arranging (and many other fun flowery things too!!). As a qualified teacher in the field, teamed with her 26 years experience in the industry, Lisa is bursting with knowledge and ideas. Her classes are fun, creative and very colourful!<br />
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Sunday week ago a group of ladies came together out at Lisa's Old Dairy to learn a few tips from the expert herself about putting together pretty jam jar bouquets. A wonderful way to escape for a few hours and be surrounded in the sunlit dairy by gorgeous fresh anemones, ranunculus, hyacinths, jonquils plus many other pickings from Lisa's garden.<br />
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Such a fun afternoon, meeting some new friends and going home with our creations feeling very motivated to ensure that I keep our house decked out with some pretty bouquets scattered around the house using what flowers and foliage I can find from the garden. <i>Such a nice alternative use for the zillion jam jars I have sitting in my pantry too!!!</i></div>
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For more information on the Wallingford Flower School, head over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wallingford-Flowers/209859365803873">Wallingford Flowers Facebook </a>page, 'like' and stay up to date on upcoming workshops.<br />
You can also follow on Instagram (@wallingfordflowers), visit the <a href="http://www.wallingfordflowers.com.au/">website</a> or contact Lisa on 0414 709376.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272268841332415372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254015361573560904.post-21657096533533837502014-08-21T22:36:00.000+10:002014-08-21T22:49:44.865+10:00Shopping Local with Flic Ward from Hide Road<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ive always had a bit of a<i> love affair</i> for anything made from a hide! Im not sure if has anything to do with the hide rug that lay on the living room of my grandparents house (a momento of a prize bullock from the year I was born) and a place where all the grandchildren rolled and played over for our entire childhood. Perhaps it is just the inner country girl within me and having grown up on a sheep and cattle property. I love the feel, the smell and that every hide is individual. And, they are made to last forever!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fast forward twenty or so years, my first year of uni and saving up to buy an Ella Maiden hide bag…..my pride and joy! A few years later I stumbled across another hide find… my <a href="http://www.pocoprofile.com.au/">poco profile</a> cow hide filafax (sentimentally named Sydney- reflective of my uni years spent living there!). Another twenty years on, and both these items are still treasured pieces. As for my grandparents hide rug, its still around too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, whilst scrolling through instagram a few months ago, I discovered <a href="http://www.hideroad.com.au/">Hide Road</a>- a wonderful australian owned business selling gorgeous locally made purses, clutches, belts and totes. Flic Ward is a busy Mum from Narromine who has also always had a love for anything hide. Having always wanted to have her own business selling her own hide designs, Flic started Hide Road at the beginning of this year. Already her business is growing very quickly and word spreading through the social media pipelines! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, we are fortunate to have Flic drop by and tell us more about her wonderful business. As you will see below, she is one stylish, busy mummy and has a great sense of humour! A lovely story how a country mum followed her passion and now juggling a growing business and the joys of family life.</span><br />
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<b style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Hide Road goodies available at<a href="http://www.rubymaine.com.au/"> Ruby Maine, Narromine</a>.</span></b></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I often say that the
beauty of the beast is in a bag and I have found lately, that every time I see
a cow, I see a clutch!</i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am what my mother
calls a ‘straight line stitcher’ and a ‘non sewer’!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can go straight backwards and forwards and
that’s it!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know what I want but just can’t do it myself
– so I have a great team I work with, my belts are all made locally in Dubbo
and my bags are made in various locations around NSW – they are all cut,
stitched, loving put together all by hand.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have effectively tapped into a wealth of knowledge, talent and work
ethic that is so amazing and SO Australian!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I painstakingly choose
every hide (it is so important to me that they are 100% Australian). I agonize
over the leather for the straps. I tick off the zips and buckles we use. My darling Mum (who can sew!) makes the calico dust bags. My dear Dad made the first HIDE
ROAD leather stamp. My husband has been know to sit up with me into the wee
hours packing orders and stamping tags and the lining is a bit of a group
effort between my children and I!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>This might be an
idea, that has been in my head for years but it is most definitely my family's
business!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started Hide Road in January this year. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have not been going that
long but we have big plans and worldwide domination might have been mentioned!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I really felt it was
time to do something for me. I’ve been a stay home mum for almost 8 years now
and I love that role; for me there is nothing better than raising your family -
my children Macarthur (7), Topsy (5) & Dusty (3) are seriously the best
things in the world, but my days of nappy changing, warming bottles and toilet
training are over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted something
that could evolve, grow and be flexible enough to fit in with my family and
P&F meetings.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I have been so
fortunate with FB & Instagram- all of my stockists and sales have come
directly from that (we are currently stocked in about 10 different stores
throughout VIC & NSW) and our website is growing in visitor numbers and
purchases all the time and we sell out quite quickly which baffles and
excites me!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Our new season range
is coming off in the next couple of months; there will be bright coloured
leathers, a few different tote bags and of course more hide!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span lang="EN-US">I am always on the look out for opportunities, more
stores to stock (wholesales enquiries are welcome please email </span><a href="mailto:hideroad@outlook.com"><span lang="EN-US">hideroad@outlook.com</span></a><span lang="EN-US">).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can find us at the Handmade Markets in
October in Canberra and hopefully a few more markets in November and December
(I can’t say yet as I am waiting on to hear back!)<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I am having loads of fun with HR and that, I have
discovered is the most important thing!</i><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The infamous<a href="http://www.hideroad.com/category/tote"> tote</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">…..sigh!</span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;">1. How would describe
your style?</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I definitely dress for comfort (three little kids don’t
allow for anything else!). I’m always in
flats or ankle boots, skinny leg jeans, t-shirts etc (you get the picture!)
and I am not afraid of colour, be it fluro pink ballets or bright yellow
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I’d like to think I am a little stylish – but now that
I have said it out loud I just don’t know!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My friend just described me as a ‘trendy mum’ not sure I would agree but
I am flattered – and I might as well run with that!</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Three things you
can't live without at the moment?<i style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My <a href="http://www.hideroad.com/category/tote">Hide Road Tote</a>! Holds everything I need, as well as
everything my 3yr old son Dusty needs!</i></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Skinny Legs Jeans – they are the go to for me everyday
in winter.</i></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My limited edition Ray Bans from last season, the
coolest things I have ever bought.</i></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And Coffee!</i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;">3. What do you love
most about your business?</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every day I get to play with a product (hide) that I
have had a life long obsession with. I
still have the hide wallet my mum gave me 20 odd years ago and I still love it.</i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I am quite a picky person and I like I have created
something that to me is perfect!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I
do get quite a kick out of selling it – thinking and knowing that someone else
is like me and LOVES the HR product as much as I do!<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>It also is about fulfilling a dream- that little idea
that has been toying in the back of my head for years is now a product that
people and other stores buy, and that is pretty amazing!<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;">4. Diamonds or
Pearls?</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Diamonds…… always diamonds!</i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;">5. Favourite online
store/s?</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">FASHION - boring I know, but I shop at lot at
<a href="http://countryroad.com.au/">countryroad.com.au</a>.</i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>KIDS – you can’t beat <a href="http://cottonon.com.au/">cottonon.com.au</a><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>HOME & INTERIORS – <a href="http://haveyoumeetmissjones.com.au/">haveyoumeetmissjones.com.au</a> and
<a href="http://jumbledonline.com/">jumbledonline.com</a><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>ACCESSORIES – <a href="http://hideroad.com/">hideroad.com</a>!!</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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love most about living in the country?</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I grew up in Gunnedah in Northern NSW so I am born and
bred country girl. I spent 10 years or so in Sydney and I loved it, but I love the
space and way of life that comes with country living. I now live in Narromine with my husband and three babies and I would not give it up for a second. I live in a beautiful and vibrant community
and that is what I love most about country life.</i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><a href="http://www.rubymaine.com.au/">Ruby Maine</a> in Narromine. They serve Toby’s Estate and
its brilliant, so so yummy!</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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from your winter wardrobe?</span></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Probably my Maya McQueen ankle boots – whenever I wear
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A three year old that is out of bed at an ungodly hour and
two other children who like to sleep in!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
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interesting (and fail!).</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">School drop
off, coffee and more coffee. A few hours in the HR office packing orders and
working on new designs and new ideas!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the days when Dusty (my youngest) is not at preschool or daycare,
then there will be a few hours spent amongst it all playing farms and ‘what’s
the time Mr. wolf!’, school pick up, soccer & footy training, boring
homework, dinner and bed!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And of course
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sundays at home with my children and my husband, just
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Introducing the lovely Lisa O'Connell from Wallingford Flowers, Echuca. You may remember Lisa from a </span><a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/shopping-local-at-wallingford-flowers.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">recent post</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I did sharing some photos of her amazing garden studio where she operates her business from.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lisa is a very talented florist who is well known in the area for her amazing ability to transform any function room into a gorgeous flower show that will leave you gasping! With 26 years experience up her creative sleeve, Lisa specialises mainly in weddings. She is also a very keen gardener and although most of her flowers she buys in, her garden does provide her with a good supply of David Austen roses, seasonal flowers and lots of lavender which grows in abundance along with the many rose bushes up Lisa's front driveway. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lisa is incredibly passionate about her flower business and creating a personalised and unique floral arrangements for each of her clients. A background in teaching floristry has led her to also run workshops from her dairy studio which is another way Lisa can expel some more of her creativity and special talents.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, without wasting any more time, below is a rather large handful of questions for Lisa and a chance for you to get to know her better. If you are considering "tying the knot" in the Echuca/Moama area or a party that requires some flower love, I would highly recommend getting in contact with Lisa too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As an extra treat to add to Lisa's interview, if you scroll right down to the bottom of this post you will find a music clip I am really enjoying at the moment (let's say it gets played quite a bit in our house!!). The kids love the video (watch it and you will know why!). Press play and listen to it whilst reading about Lisa and checking out all these stunning images- which I might add have been taken by two very talented local photographers- </span><a href="http://www.tamaracaddphotography.com.au/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tamara Cadd Photography</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> & </span><a href="http://wwwcindypowerphotography.blogspot.com.au/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cindy Power Photography</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Friends and family often laugh at the fact I am a bit of a chameleon. One day I may be in designer heels and frocks, full hair and make-up, the next day hanging out in the dust/mud of the paddocks in my work pants with built in knee pads, and work boots. My work with flowers is similar- I make things for others, so I try to see what their style, or vision is and make it happen for them. So I get to create many varied things- although in all honesty I tend to attract customers that like similar things to me, so it's really quite easy!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I love when people trust me enough to say, do whatever you think will work. When they say, I want something people haven’t seen before - as quite often I will be decorating a venue half the people have been to many times. I will spend countless hours thinking of ideas and concepts, quite often drawing ideas and sketches at 3am- a strangely productive time for me!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Also unpacking flowers is a sheer joy, especially when you know an order has materialized, sometimes many hours of planning and ordering go into a function. You never really know for sure until the beautiful fresh blooms are in front of you.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Gardenia ( I was given 5 boxes to make my bouquet as a wedding present by Carolyn whom I did my apprenticeship under ). My favourite bouquet I ever made. I finished it at 2 am the night before our wedding.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Family, garden, tea.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I follow many overseas designers. Also many brides come to me with great ideas - I just need to make them!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Most definitely the people, or maybe the restaurants - Ok both!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Pale blue, any pale blue flower melts my heart. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Again with the chameleon, some days I am at a spin class at 6am followed by a productive morning organizing family, cleaning house, to be in the garden by 10am.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>(Until recently several people in my gym class, thought I was two different people - I look different with no make-up and my red curly hair in a tight bun apparently).</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i> </i></span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">If I have a wedding and the weather is hot I will start a 4 or 5am in the dairy, to make everything as fresh as possible, or alternatively I have been know to wait till last service in <a href="http://www.oscarws.com.au/home.html">Oscar W’s</a> 10.30 pm to set up for a wedding the next day, leaving when the staff knock off at 1am, then return at 8am to finish. I will then start at 8am on Sundays to take everything out, so they are ready for lunch service.</i></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Some days I like to not get out of bed until I have had at least 2 cups of tea!</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Again both, depends on what I need to do that week, I feel very lucky to self indulge and work all night if I am in the mood. Or not!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>That is really hard for me, as I have favourite parts to them all. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Autumn – Autumn leaves, cooler nights, best weather in Echuca for weddings, best planting time, bulbs start. Nerines, and roses in the garden at the same time</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Winter – Winter hellebores, ranunculus, lily of the valley, forget-me-not, anemones, stock oh and another favourite daphne. Brides should get married in winter for the fragrance alone!!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Special Thanks to<a href="http://www.tamaracaddphotography.com.au/"> Tamara Cadd Photography </a>and <a href="http://wwwcindypowerphotography.blogspot.com.au/">Cindy Power Photography </a>for sharing their beautiful images. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Wallingford Flowers-"</b>Wallingford", 9179 Murray Valley Highway, Echuca, Victoria, 3564</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.wallingfordflowers.com.au/">www.wallingfordflowers.com.au</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phone Lisa on 0414 709376</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Or follow on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wallingford-Flowers/209859365803873">Facebook</a> ,</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://instagram.com/wallingfordflowers?modal=true">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/lisawallingford/">Pinterest</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tamara Cadd Photography</b>- <a href="http://www.tamaracaddphotography.com.au/">www.tamaracaddphotography.com.au</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Cindy Power Photography</b>- <a href="http://www.cindypowerphotography.blogspot.com.au/">www.cindypowerphotography.blogspot.com.au</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272268841332415372noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254015361573560904.post-53826084681614479512014-07-16T22:12:00.000+10:002014-07-16T22:12:21.254+10:00The Bendigo Trove Makers' Markets- on this Sunday! Im not sure about you- but I love a good market! Strolling around at my own pace, getting caught up in the music playing, coffee in hand, and pastry or a bacon and egg muffin in the other, and just poking my face here and there as I try and see what clever bits and pieces local folk have made. I always come home feeling quite inspired and also with a few extra bags and a much lighter wallet!<br />
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Well, a treat for anyone who lives in Bendigo or surrounding areas, is the gorgeous <a href="http://www.trovebendigo.com.au/">Trove Makers' Markets</a>, which are on this Sunday 20th July, between 10am-2pm in central Bendigo.<br />
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These markets are held every 3rd Sunday of the month and hosts just over 40 stalls. A wonderful community event which is guarenteed to provide the family a lovely day out and a chance to find some unique handmade arts and crafts and discover some new foodie treats too.<br />
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Below is a sample of business's that will be attending this weekend.<br />
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I have to say Im very excited about <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/the-itty-bitty-book-van.html">The Itty Bitty Book Van</a> attending which is bound to be incredibly popular with the kids and as a parent, a really fun activity to do with them. Kerri's funfilled and beautifully adorned caravan is filled with lots of great children's books and if you can't make it to the markets, I would highly recommend checking out her <a href="http://www.ittybittybookvan.com.au/">website</a> and <a href="http://www.ittybittybookvan.com.au/blogs/news">blog</a>, which is filled with good book reviews- quite handy for any parent looking for the perfect book to give as a gift!<br />
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So, if you around or looking for a fun family activity this Sunday, be sure to bead to the <a href="http://www.trovebendigo.com.au/">Trove Makers' Markets</a>. With lots to see and do you wont be disappointed. And if you cant make Sunday, perhaps lock in the date for next month!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272268841332415372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254015361573560904.post-49462403233260108822014-07-15T12:06:00.001+10:002014-07-15T12:06:25.711+10:00 Mid week meal- Miso Glazed Salmon<br />
So today marks the return to school for many of those in NSW and with that comes getting organised and getting back into the routine of the demands of everyday living.<br />
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I always struggle towards the end of the week to find my cooking mojo. Which isn't a good feeling when you have a family to cook for. Winter does allow itself to easy soups, hearty risottos and other yummy good slow cooking but I dont always take advantage of that and to be honest our kids aren't big fans of <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/winter-is-herebring-on-soup.html">soups</a>, delicious <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/winter-is-almost-here-time-for-some.html">osso buco</a> or<a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/lamb-shank-and-barley-broth-straight.html"> shanks</a> that have been cooking away in their own juices all day. Tragic really! They love nothing better then meat and three vege or a yummy risotto. We eat dinner with our kids six out of seven nights a week (yes, the early bird special). We are fortunate we can and for us when they are still so young we think its important for them to learn how to sit and eat whilst taking part in a family activity. We talk about our days- which always makes for an interesting experience (more like groundhog day actually) and we spend alot of time picking cutlery off floor and encouraging everyone to eat their dinner, try new food, sit on chair….the list goes on.<br />
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One night a week, Sam & I will have a meal together, eaten when the kids are tucked up in bed. A time to enjoy our meal and company and where we practise that skill of not devouring our meal in less then a minute.<br />
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I recently came across a salmon dish though which not only is simple, tasty and easy but its healthy. Its for the big people of the house. Best of all, it takes all of 20 minutes from fridge to plate. And it's a perfect meal to whip up quickly for just us on our night dining together. So, happy me!<br />
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<u>Miso Glazed Salmon-</u> <b style="font-size: small; text-align: center;">Recipe source- Annabel Langbein "Free Range in the City"</b><br />
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Boneless, skinless salmon fillets- one per person<br />
2 teaspoons black and white sesame seeds<br />
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<i>Miso Glaze- </i>makes enough for 2-4 fillets depending on how generous you are feeling with glaze!<br />
1 1/2 tablespoon miso, preferably white miso<br />
1 teaspoon sesame oil<br />
2 tablespoon water<br />
2 tablespoon brown sugar<br />
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Turn Grill on to med- high heat. Line baking tray with baking paper and place salmon fillets on.<br />
Make glaze by mixing the glaze ingredients together until smooth consistency. Spread glaze mixture on top of salmon fillets then sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Place under grill for about 8-10 minutes, or until just cooked through. It should just give when pressed gently.<br />
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Serve with some rice or noodles and a good side of freshly steamed greens.<br />
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<i>Note-</i> I use udon noodles which take about ten minutes to cook. To keep within my 20 minute meal, I start cooking the noodles before preparing salmon. I then use a steamer filled with greens placed on top of noodles to cook at same time.<br />
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I also think this would be lovely broken up once cooked and served in a miso broth with noodles and veggies too as a soup alternative!<br />
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We are currently renting and I have to say, I cannot wait to buy our next home and start properly nesting and decorating it again. Decorating, so it really is our home and reflects us as a family. A home that is practical, cosy, comfy, colourful and is filled with bits and bobs that tell our story.</div>
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In the meantime, I turn to pinterest to put together snippets of my dream house to be. Below are some of my favourite images for living, kitchen and bedrooms. Links to images can be found <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/kyliepickett/my-house-style-file/">via here</a>.</div>
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Gosh, the weeks are just flying past…..it wont be long now until we start seeing (dare I say…) Christmas decorations up in the shops and told that it is only (so long) until the big man in red visits!<br />
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We woke up this morning to the most magical sunny winter's day. The sunshine just zaps me with energy, even when Im feeling so worn out. So, our bags are unpacked from a few days away, a zillion loads of washing almost washed and hung out (yes…outside on the clothesline and not inside in our makeshift chinese style laundry in living room) to swing in the wind and dry with natural sunlight and warmth. The house is still a mess but to be expected with three little monkeys running around. We have been painting this morning and playing barbie princess games. And we also baked using some oranges from our tree in the back yard- something yummy to look forward to after lunch and sleeps x<br />
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4 eggs<br />
2 cups caster sugar<br />
3 cups plain flour<br />
1 tablespoon baking powder<br />
1/2 cup vegetable oil<br />
1 cup natural yoghurt<br />
Juice of 2 medium sized oranges<br />
Zest of 2 oranges- half for cake mix and remaining half to sprinkle on top of cake before baking<br />
1 tablespoon of brown sugar<br />
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Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius. Line a 23cm baking tin and put aside.<br />
Beat together eggs and sugar until light and 'fluffy'. Then add other ingredients and mix until combined well. Pour mixture into prepared tin. Sprinkle over remaining half of zest and the brown sugar. This will make the cake look darker on top but also give it a sweet crispy top too! Place in oven to bake for about 45 minutes- or until golden on top.<br />
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A lovely moist cake which can be eaten as is or with some yoghurt with a dash of honey.<br />
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Well, its the first of July, and time again to join in with <a href="http://figjamandlimecordial.com/2014/07/01/in-my-kitchen-july-2014/">Celia from Fig Jam & Lime Cordial</a> and share what's going on in my kitchen. My first thought to whats in my kitchen, is always a big mess…but Im not going to share a photo of that. Rather, here below are the nice things going on!</div>
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In my Kitchen this month are these delicious and incredibly perfect looking avocados grown by local farmers, Katrina & Tim Myers from <a href="http://barhamavocados.com.au/">Barham Avocados</a>. I visited their farm last week and Katrina very kindly gave these to me to take home. If you live in Victoria, NSW or Queensland you can order online and have these delivered to you within 24 hours of being picked off the tree. We ate our first one a few days ago and my husband declared it was the best avocado he has ever eaten- big call, I know, but I agree with him-they are so fresh and taste amazing! These are the Bacon variety. They have a very thin skin and have a light flavour yet quite creamy. The bacons have all been picked and delivered but the next batch of avocados will be ready to pick and pack soon. They also grow hass, fuerte and reed varieties. Check out their website and if you get a chance, order some- they seriously are fantastic! We have been enjoying fresh avo on grain toast (sprinkled with crispy fried pancetta instead of salt) and home made guacamole (I love <a href="http://farmhousehome.com.au/2014/06/cant-get-enough-sweet-potato-chips-2.html">this recipe</a> from my friend Catherine at Famhouse Home).</div>
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In My Kitchen is this Tessa Kiros Cookbook-<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Limoncello-Linen-Water-Tessa-Kiros/dp/174266878X"> Limoncello and Linen Water</a>. Tessa is one of my favourite cooks and I love her books for her storytelling, beautiful styling and recipes that are just pure home cooking. This book is filled with lots of italian based recipes. This is my third Tessa book and they really are more like coffee table books- mine aren't but rather food stained from being used quite a bit…..but that's a good thing I think! </div>
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In my kitchen was a lonesome celeriac, so I made some soup. Celeriac, Pancetta and Thyme soup to be precise. Perfect for a cold winter's day and was whipped up in half an hour. To make, pan fry 100g sliced pancetta until crispy. Remove and put aside for later. Add a dob of butter to the same saucepan and sautee slowly one diced onion, a bay leaf and a few stalks of thyme (stem and leaves) for about ten minutes. Add one chopped up celeriac (skin removed)and cook for another few mins. Then pour in 850ml chicken stock and simmer for ten minutes or until celeriac has cooked through. Once cooked, remove bay leaf and thyme. Puree veggie mix and add some cream, salt and pepper to taste. Pour into bowl or mug, add some cream and a drizzle of olive oil. Then a sprinkle with some pancetta crumbs and fresh thyme. This made enough for a serving of two so double for a family! I dont tend to season so much with salt as the pancetta is salty enough. Really is yum and easy!<br />
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In my kitchen are lemons from our tree which are now ready to pick and eat (hooray!!!). So, the kids and I have been baking quite a bit and cooking lots of lemon dishes. We made some <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/when-life-gives-you-lemons.html">lemon curd and friands</a> a few weeks ago and this week we made this <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/friday-baking-lemon-syrup-cake.html">lemon syrup cake</a> which is a family favourite.<br />
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In my Kitchen are some jars of poached quinces, <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/lets-get-pickled.html">sweet pickled peppers and bread and butter cucumbers</a> and some fig jam. I cleaned out our freezer and found figs which I had put away last summer. There was a lot bottles and jars but Ive given some away to family and friends.<br />
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In my kitchen are these vintage Villeroy & Boch egg poachers which I bought on Ebay several years ago. I love the colours and used them not just for eggs but also for chocolate mousse , puddings, etc. I must remember to use them more often!<br />
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Please pop over to <a href="http://figjamandlimecordial.com/2014/07/01/in-my-kitchen-july-2014/">Celia's blog</a> where you can have a look at more kitchens around the world!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272268841332415372noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254015361573560904.post-53675733596994887262014-06-27T14:39:00.001+10:002014-06-27T14:41:28.216+10:00Friday baking- Lemon Syrup Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So the end of another week has quickly arrived. And what a week….I thought winter had already arrived but oh no…it had just been teasing us with a wet month and dreary weather. The icy winds came a knocking this week and the wind has been chilling. Our kids have all had head colds and that horrible barking cough. There have been a few sleepless nights and even a midnight panic of should we head to the emergency ward and get this heavy whiziness checked out??? Thankfully they seem to be on the mend- a sign of this is 'back to active' kids racing around the house and creating complete kaos!</div>
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Yesterday I drove over to Barham which is about an hours drive to the west of Echuca. I met with Katrina and Tim Myers who own and run a fantastic farming business called <a href="http://barhamavocados.com.au/">Barham Avocados</a>. Its hard to think that avocados can be grown here, but they do and the Myers certainly know how to grow beautiful and delicious Avocados! Im looking forward to sharing more about their business next week.</div>
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But, I have digressed a bit from todays recipe. As its been a week or so since <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/when-life-gives-you-lemons.html">my last lemon post</a>, our tree is well and truly bursting with ripe fruit. Im so excited the day has finally come that we can just go out and pick lemons off the tree as we need them. It also does mean though that we have quite a few to chomp through and there are lots of new blossoms and young fruit starting to form too…so we won't be running out in the near future.</div>
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I can't quite remember where I found this Lemon Syrup cake recipe. I think it was found in a magazine back in the nineties during my Uni days. I handwrote it into my cooking journel and it has been one of those favourite cakes that never fails. I hope you enjoy it too!</div>
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250g unsalted butter, softened</div>
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The zest from a finely grated lemon</div>
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4 large eggs, mixed together lightly</div>
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2 cups self raising flour with 1 teaspoon baking powder-mixed together and put aside</div>
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2/3 cup caster sugar</div>
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Heat oven to 180 deg celcius. Lightly grease and line with baking paper a 23 cm cake tin. Preferably springform.</div>
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Beat butter, sugar and zest together for 5-7 minutes or until mix is light and 'fluffy' in appearance.</div>
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Whilst still mixing, add the egg in four doses. In between each addition of egg, add a tablespoon of the flour and baking powder. Once eggs has been added, mix in remaining flour. Add the milk and lemon juice and gently continue to mix until combined. The mix is quite thick and foamy looking- so don't stress if you think it looks like it has curdled!</div>
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Pour cake mix into the cake tin then place in oven for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown on top and skewer comes out clean when you poke into the centre of the cake.</div>
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Whilst cake is baking, quickly make up your syrup simply by putting bith sugar and juice into a small saucepan and stirring until sugar has dissolved. Then boil gently for a few minutes. Turn off heat and put aside to cool down a bit.</div>
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When cake is ready, place on a cooling rack (still in tin and straight from oven). Using a skewer, poke lots of holes into the top of the cake. Then pour over the warm syrup. Dont panic, it make look like a lot but the cake will absorb it. Once you have made it a few times you can alter the amount of syrup to your own liking.</div>
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You can drizzle over a simple lemon icing but I actually find it too sweet and prefer having it as is.</div>
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This cake can be frozen for up to a month- always a bonus! I have also made mini versions and patty cakes too- cooking time is just adjusted to whatever size you are baking- keep checking.</div>
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My kids love having this with cream or custard for dessert.</div>
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I love a good cheese platter. But for me what makes a good cheese platter is the sight of some sort of pickled veggie or a caramelised fruit (think fig). Not only do they add some fun colour to the platter but they are a perfect accompaniment to your classic cheese combo's.<br />
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Ive been making these sweet pickled peppers for many years. The recipe came from a friend who gave me a jar as a Christmas gift. I fell instantly in love with them. So sweet and sticky and so incredibly moreish. My Dad is also a huge fan and often very subtly drops hints that his supply needs replenishing.<br />
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The time to make these is obviously when you spy cheap red capsicums. Last week I found some for $2 a kilo, so I stocked up and came home to pickle away.<br />
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The bread and butter cucumbers are a fairly recent find (despite being around for a very long time). On each visit, our good friend Stacey always brings up her latest batch of home made jam (which are delicious!!) but also a jar of her Mum's bread and butter cucumbers. Anne makes the best ever bread & butter cucumbers. They never last long in our house so I decided to sift through every CWA cookbook I have looking for a classic recipe. Oddily enough I didnt find what I was looking for. So, I turned to google and was drawn to this <a href="http://www.strayedtable.com/2012/11/29/bread-and-butter-pickles-recipe/">recipe</a>.<br />
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<u>Bread & Butter Cucumber-</u> <b>Recipe from Lizzie Moult and her blog <a href="http://www.strayedtable.com/">Strayed from the Table</a></b><br />
5 large lebanese cucumbers, trimmed and sliced into 5mm thick slices<br />
1 medium brown onion, thinly sliced<br />
2 tablespoons salt<br />
375ml apple cider vinegar<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds<br />
2 bay leaves<br />
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds<br />
1/4 teaspoon tumeric powder<br />
1 teaspoon black peppercorns<br />
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Place the cucumber, onion and salt into a bowl stirring the salt to coat the vegetables. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Rinse the cucumber mix in a colander and pat dry with paper towel to remove all excess water.<br />
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Transfer the mixture into steralised bottles or jars and seal. Set aside for a week to allow flavours to develop. Keep jars in a cool dark place. They will last up to a year (unless in our house where they disappear rather quickly!). Refrigerate once opened. Goes perfectly with a mature and crumbly cheddar. Oh, and dont forget the wine!</div>
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Today is sunny, but cold and fresh….a lovely winter's day, well, the sort I love if it's going to be cold!<br />
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Such a lovely day calls for a delicious chocolate cake, and this one is a family favourite.<br />
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I wish so much I could share how good our house is smelling right now as I type this post…..Im wafting into <i>chocoholics nirvana…..</i><br />
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As with all my recipes on this blog, this is easy and relatively quick. The only catch is the melting of the chocolate, butter, sugar and coffee- which needs to cool before continuing the baking process. So, it's not the kind of cake you can whip up in 20 mins, however, if you have a craving (and trust me its definitely a cake to crave for…) then I normally do my 'melting' before or during breakfast. Let it sit, and after everyone is dressed, the odd pre school drop off and so on, the mixture is cool. Add remaining ingredients, then bake and voila….the result will be a very memorable morning tea!<br />
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<u><b>Our Favourite Chocolate Fudge Cake</b></u><br />
250g butter, diced<br />
150g dark chocolate, in pieces<br />
1 cup caster sugar<br />
1 cup <i>strong</i> coffee<br />
1 cup self raising flour<br />
1/2 cup cocoa<br />
2 eggs<br />
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Preheat oven to 180 deg celcius. Grease and line a 22cm springform cake tin.<br />
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Add sifted flour and cocoa to melted chocolate mix. Then fold in eggs and almond meal. Mix until well combined. Pour into cake tin and bake for about 45 minutes, or until skewer is clean when inserted into middle of cake. Allow cake to cool before icing.<br />
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2 tablespoon cream<br />
90g dark chocolate, chopped<br />
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Warm cream to just below boiling then remove from heat. add chocolate pieces and stir until well combined. Drizzle over cake.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Recipe from one of my favourite 'go to' cookbooks-<a href="http://www.amazon.com/In-Kitchen-More-Recipes-Every/dp/1740668367"> In the Kitchen by Allan Campion & Michele Curtis</a></b></span><br />
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Last week I was very lucky to be given a few bags full of lemons from both my Mum and my Mother in Law. Our tree is also full of fruit which have just turned yellow but still need another week or so to ripen up completely. Ive been waiting for this moment for…well, ages! I love lemons and have been frustrated seeing them in the supermarket for such ridiculous prices. I use lemons alot in our kitchen, although, like avocados over the summer, I stopped buying them. Now it seems we have a glut…but Im ok with that!<br />
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3 eggs, lightly beaten<br />
1 cup caster sugar<br />
Juice and finely grated rind of 2 lemons- I used Meyer Lemons<br />
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Melt butter in a metal bowl or saucepan over a larger saucepan filled with some <i>barely simmering</i> hot water. Once melted, whisk in eggs. Add the sugar and whisk until thoroughly combined. Still whisking continuously, add the lemon juice and zest. Cook over simmering water for about 20 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. Allow to cool to room temperature. Pour into a steralised jar and keep in fridge.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Recipe from Falling Cloudberries- Tessa Kiros</b></i></span><br />
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Pre heat the oven to 180 deg celcius. Grease and lightly dust with flour 10-12 hole friand pan really well. Set aside.</div>
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Mix the flour, ground almonds and sugar together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites with a fork until foamy. Add to the almond mixture along with the butter and lemon zest, stirring to combine with a wooden spoon. Spoon into the prepared pan, dividing the mixture equally amongst the holes. Top each friend with 1/2 teaspoon of lemon curd. Use a toothpick to swirl the lemon curd lightly through the batter.</div>
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until a light golden brown. Remove from the oven. Let sit for a few minutes before loosening with a knife and removing to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Dust the tops with some icing sugar- optional. You can serve these with some extra lemon curd for spooning and whipped cream or natural yoghurt if desired.</div>
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70g butter, slightly softened<br />
30g sugar<br />
70g plain flour<br />
25g ground almonds<br />
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Cream together the butter and sugar with wooden spoon or hands. Add the flour, ground almonds and salt and mix well, using your hands when it becomes a little stiff, until the pastry comes together. I found the mix to be a bit 'wet' but just dusted in flour then shaped into a disc. Wrap with some cling wrap and place in fridge for 30 minutes. You can also choose to freeze the pastry at this stage if you want.<br />
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Grease and lightly dust with flour a shallow tart case tin. Once rested, take pastry out of fridge and roll out on a dusted bench top to about 5mm thickness. Cut out 12 or so circles to fit your tart tin. Place pastry in tin and place a small cut out square of greaseproof paper in each case followed by some baking beads or beans before blind baking for about 8-10 mins. Cases should come out with a golden glow. You could even bake for 6 or so minutes , take out of oven, remove paper and beads then put back in oven for remaing few minutes. Allow cases to cool once out of oven. Gently remove- these cases are quite delicate so be careful. Once cool, fill with curd…..mine were quite rustic looking but I actually dont mind the look! If you want to cheat, just buy some pre made cases from your local deli or supermarket, or even use some frozen sweet shortcrust pastry. I can say though this pastry is lovely and not difficult to make so definitely worth making.<br />
<u><br /></u><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Recipe from Falling Cloudberries- Tessa Kiros</b></span></i><br />
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This weekend I plan on baking some the <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/the-all-time-favourite-no-bake-lemon.html">all time favourite lemon slice</a> which disappears very quickly in our house and perhaps this <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/blueberry-lemon-tea-cake.html">lemon and blueberry tea cake</a>.<br />
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Just down the road from my<a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/12-good-eggs-very-tasty-frittata.html" target="_blank"> favourite egg farmers</a>, a few kilometres east of Barham (Southern NSW) you will find another wonderful farming business- <a href="http://www.bundarraberkshires.com/" target="_blank">Bundarra Berkshires</a>. </div>
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Owned and run by Lauren and Lachy Mathers, 'Bundarra Berkshires' is a 100 acre free range, pig farm. The Mather's breed Berkshire pigs which are reknown for producing very flavoursome and tender meat. The pigs roam free and graze on natural pastures. Happy pigs make for delicious meat!</div>
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Despite Bundarra Berkshires being an hours drive away from where I live, it was still a good opportunity to call in to visit their farm, meet Lauren and buy fresh meat that was literally cut up in front of me. Lauren is a self taught butcher who is an absolute whizz in their farmstead butchery. The great thing about visiting is that you really get a better understanding of where your produce comes from and the hardwork and dedication that this family puts into raising their animals and supplying us, the consumer, with a top quality product. It was lovely watching Lauren's two small daughters race around on their bikes outside whilst we chatted about pigs, farming and food.</div>
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Lauren and Lachy are very much involved in the local farming community and Lauren in particular is involved with quite a few food groups. They are a part of<a href="http://www.backroadstrail.com.au/"> The Backroads Trail</a> and <a href="http://www.redgumfoodgroup.org/">Red Gum Food Group</a>, which both do a great job in promoting the food producers of the area. Their farm is proof of their iniative, passion and hardwork in building up a hobby in to a successful business and a wonderful 'one stop farm shop'. </div>
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Through a recent crowdfunding event they managed to raise about $18,000 which will be used to build a commercial kitchen and a dry curing chamber along side their butchery, enabling them to make all their own small goods on farm.</div>
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They also run a few <a href="http://www.bundarraberkshires.com/on-farm-events.html">Workshops</a> on sausage making, butchering a whole hog and also how to cure and smoke your meat in the traditional way. On the 21st of this month they will be hosting Hogfest which is a winter weekend workshop where you will learn how to butcher a whole pig and make all sorts of delicious small good pieces. Includes a long lunch and optional to stay on for dinner and camping. Check out the <a href="http://www.bundarraberkshires.com/on-farm-events.html">website</a> for more details….Sounds like a fun weekend for any foodie or wannabe home butcher!</div>
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And if you live or are visiting Melbourne and don't feel like cooking but rather prefer dining out, you can still experience Bundarra Berkshires Pork at <a href="http://movida.com.au/">Movida Aqui</a>, <a href="http://movida.com.au/">Movida Original</a>, <a href="http://www.barnacional.com.au/">Bar Nacional</a>, <a href="http://www.popejoan.com.au/">Pope Joan</a>, The Majority-Brunswick. Locally you will find Bundarra Berkshires Pork at the <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/eating-out-in-koondrook-at-long-paddock.html">Long paddock Food Store, Koondrook</a>.</div>
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I have to say, my visit to Bundarra Berkshires was so much nicer than the usual visit to the supermarket…..now it's time to cook up my pork goodies! xx</div>
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<b>Bundarra Berkshires</b></div>
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Recently nominated for the <a href="http://www.taste.com.au/delicious/article/produce+awards/delicious+produce+awards+2014+finalists+revealed,2166">2014 ABC Delicious Produce Awards</a> (well done guys!!!)</div>
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I thought today I would tease you all with some images I took from a recent visit catch up with local Echuca florist and Flower Queen, Lisa O'Connell from <a href="http://www.wallingfordflowers.com.au/">Wallingford Flowers</a>.</div>
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Lisa runs her business from a gorgeous old dairy at the rear of her family home on the outskirts of Echuca. She specialises mainly in weddings and other special functions and her floral arrangements can be found in quite a few well known restaurants and venues around Echuca, such as Oscar W's, Perricoota Station, Tindarra resort, Morrison's Winery, Perricoota Vines Retreat,,,,,just to name a few.<br />
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With 26 years experience up her sleeve, Lisa has quite a big and impressive portfolio. She offers a very personalised experience which is exactly what you want when organising a special event.<br />
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The day I visit Lisa, her studio is full of flowers (Lisa tells me she has a few weddings and a bridal expo to prepare for). The old dairy is bursting with character and has a very quaint and inviting feel to it, making a visit to Wallingford Flowers a very personal one. You can't help but love the cornflower blue door and a gorgeous old vintage chandaleir hanging from the ceiling, which I think says alot about Lisa's style and her warm and bubbly personality.<br />
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Lisa tries to source her flowers as locally as possible, but also from a specialist buyer to ensure the quality is high. Surrounding the studio is Lisa's lovely garden and in particular a beautiful rose bed filled with all types of roses which are also used in her floral arrangements. As you drive up the front driveway you will see a paddock filled with lavender that Lisa uses as well.<br />
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Throughout the year Lisa offers a few flower workshops which are held in the old dairy. A lovely and fun way to spend a day with friends and learning some new skills. More information can be found by following on Wallingford Flower's<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wallingford-Flowers/209859365803873"> facebook page</a>, or contact Lisa directly.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272268841332415372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254015361573560904.post-85654221784252394442014-06-06T10:17:00.000+10:002014-06-06T21:32:10.927+10:00Catching up with Emma from She Sows Seeds<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_275057868"></span>She Sows Seeds<span id="goog_275057869"></span></a> is a blog written by the very talented and clever Emma Steendam. Emma writes about snippets of her life, living in rural Gippsland, Victoria, with her farmer husband and soon to arrive Baby.<br />
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I have been following Emma's blog now for about a year. Back then, Emma and her husband were living and working over in South Australia on a farm. Earlier this year they moved back closer to family and friends, to their home region of Gippsland.<br />
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Emma shares stories about their life in a rural community, setting up a home and growing a garden. She is very handy with a crochet hook and a sewing machine, and a real whizz in the kitchen. She is also a professional photographer, so her photos are always a delight to look at. And to add to all of that, Emma even has her own online store selling all her own homemade children's wear and accessories, called <a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/Main/Store?userid=8339">Little Miss Emma</a>- definitely worth having a look!<br />
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Emma is currently 38 weeks pregnant (as this post goes to air!) and so She Sows Seeds has also been a lovely way to document her pregnancy and for Emma to share this special and personal journey along with her thoughts and plans for motherhood. <br />
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What I love about this blog, is that for me it represents pure and simple country living. Emma's stories and photos are what I yearn to see in Country living magazines…..for me, this is what <i>real</i> country living is all about! I love that her content varies- recipes, crafty DIY tutorials, garden updates, decorating her home, thoughts on living in a rural community and now the excitement of a baby soon to arrive, which will no doubt add another lovely dimension to Emma's blog. She Sows Seeds is beautifully written; <i>romantic</i> yet real. Emma is incredibly passionate about rural living and supporting the farming community. My visits to She Sows Seeds are like catching up with a dear friend. And did I mention….Gorgeous photos- Emma can make even a mint plant look simply amazing…see below!<br />
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So today on our "Catching up with" series, Im thrilled to introduce the very lovely and <i>very heavily</i> pregnant Emma Steendam……x<br />
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<i>Gosh - where to begin...the space, the freedom, the slow pace, not having (close by) neighbours, the sense of community. I do love Melbourne, and lived in the city during uni and boarding school, but my heart belongs to the country, after a weekend in the big smoke it's always nice to come home.</i></div>
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<i>A crochet hook nearby (I have way too many projects on the go at once!), orange juice I've craved throughout my pregnancy and my comfy pillow I sleep with these days as I'm 37 weeks pregnant and getting a bit uncomfortable with not much sleep!</i></div>
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<i>I think my style is a combination of modern country farmhouse, a bit of French provincial, a bit of classic Cape Cod, a bit of vintage eclectic. It depends on my mood! I love to scour markets like Camberwell or Glen Waverley bazaar and antique and vintage shops, and although our home is bursting at the seams I still like to look and get inspiration, sometimes for an idea to evolve into a crafty blog post or decorating idea. </i></div>
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<i>Tough call...but probably coffee. Good coffee.</i></div>
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<i>First thing in the morning at the moment as I'm getting up super early with my pregnancy insomnia! The day is fresh and anything could happen, full of possibility. My husband makes me breakfast, I make the coffee, simple stuff.</i></div>
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<i>I've blogged since early 2008, first as 'Little Miss Emma' (my handmade children's wear business) and then as 'Cinderella at Brindabella' when we moved home to Gippsland to my family's farm. After our wedding we packed up our life, sold our car and dogs, quit our jobs and headed north indefinitely, working on a cattle station in outback Queensland and then traveling around Australia. I blogged about our adventures on 'The Happy Campers'. When we finally returned and back to reality, I craved having a home and garden again, I'm a total nester at the best of times, and I really missed having a consistent blog full of content that I was passionate about. 'She Sows Seeds' was born just as we embarked on a new adventure living and working on the Limestone Coast in South Australia. As I'd changed blogging identities so much over the years I wanted She Sows Seeds to be my 'forever home' for blogging. I try to keep content simple to homely things, gardening, baking, sewing, decorating and crafty bits and pieces. She Sows Seeds tries to celebrate a simple country lifestyle that we try to lead, with a focus on rural living and farming. </i></div>
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<i>I'm addicted to Beth over at BabyMac, I also love Kate from Foxs Lane, Jodi from Practising Simplicity, Em from The Beetle Shack. There's some chicks in the Aussie blogosphere kicking some serious butt at the moment.</i></div>
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<i>I think I have it right now! I'm a freelance photographer (currently on maternity leave) - I studied photography for three years at university, majoring in commercial photography so probably should be taking photos for car advertising campaigns or something...instead I point my lens at things I bake for the blog, newborn babes, happy families and lovely couples on their wedding day. I have a love/hate relationship with the type of work I do - sometimes I absolutely love doing weddings and children's shoots, but I also like to keep my hand in the commercial field for magazines and businesses to keep my commercial photography brain ticking. </i></div>
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<i>I made this pear and walnut custard tart recently which was a bit of a hit, the shortcrust pastry is super easy to make in a food processor and my husband is a huge custard lover so this went down a treat...<a href="http://www.shesowsseeds.com/2014/05/29/pear-and-walnut-custard-tart/">http://www.shesowsseeds.com/2014/05/29/pear-and-walnut-custard-tart/</a> (photo below).</i></div>
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<i>So many! I'm desperately trying to put the finishing touches on our baby's nursery, if you could see our lounge room at the moment there are about seven crochet projects strewn across the couches and coffee table and floor! I'm working on a giant doily floor rug which is causing me a bit of grief, as well as several baby blankets because I just couldn't decide which one to make so I'm making about five! I've also got some little overalls for our cousin's little baby's 1st birthday on my sewing machine I need to finish off. Always unfinished items floating about!</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Some pre baby </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">crafting….image from <a href="http://www.shesowsseeds.com/2014/05/06/bunting-baby-shower-invites/">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">A few travel stories</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">…..image from <a href="http://www.shesowsseeds.com/2014/03/03/gypsies-forever/">here</a>.</span></div>
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Some gorgeous photos around Emma's home……</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">and, life in the country</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">….both images from <a href="http://www.shesowsseeds.com/2014/05/09/herb-happenings-and-climbing-capers/">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">If you haven't already discovered <a href="http://www.shesowsseeds.com/">She Sows Seeds</a>, please pop over and say hello to Emma.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Special thanks to Emma for taking the time to partake in 'Our Catching Up With' Series, especially being so close to having her baby. Best wishes Emma and I look forward to reading the next instalment of She Sows Seeds- The Next Generation!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Such exciting times ahead for you both! xx</span><br />
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Well, another month has passed and time once again to join in with <a href="http://figjamandlimecordial.com/2014/06/01/in-my-kitchen-june-2014/">Celia from Fig Jam & Lime Cordial</a> to share whats going on in my kitchen!<br />
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On the weekend down at our local farmers markets I found these Black Krimm Heirloom Tomatoes. I hadn't come across them before so I bought a few to take home. They are quite juicy and an incredibly sweet tomato. Ive been eating them fresh in salads but they are ultra juicy so Im thinking they might be good as a base on a pizza instead of using bottled passata.<br />
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Some lovely mail arrived today in the post from a fellow blogger, <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/catching-up-with-janelle-from-white.html">Janelle</a>. How cute are these gorgeous hand knitted bunny egg warmers? Janelle writes a blog called <a href="http://awhitefarm.blogspot.com.au/">A White Farm</a>- you must check it out!!! She is one crafty lady who is a whizz in the kitchen and has a <i>beautiful family home</i>.<br />
One cute little bunny for each of my gorgeous children! Thank you so much Janelle!!!! Very clever xxx<br />
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I had read about the Careme Pastry but living in the country never thought I would beable to buy it locally. But….whilst shopping at our local green grocer (who just happens to have the best deli section!!) I spotted some in the freezer. How happy was I!!! There are four varieties so I played it safe and chose the all butter puff pastry and the sour cream shortcrust pastry. Ive made a chicken and leek pie with the puff pastry and have to say the pastry was absolutely delicious. I will still buy my Borg brand as its cheaper and fine for every day use, but this pastry will come in handy for those times when I would normally make my own pastry. Have you tried it before???<br />
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My sister bought me back a stash of goodies from her recent trip to Cambodia. One of which was this black pepper. Im actually not a pepper person but am still looking forward to experimenting with the flavours.</div>
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I have just discovered miso paste….yes, slow, I know!!! I love miso soup but always save it for a city treat. A recipe I have started cooking a lot lately requires this white miso paste and so this packet has now become a staple in our pantry. I also love knowing that during the day if Im feeling a bit peckish, it takes me all of a minute to make up a hearty and delicious tasting soup. Did you know that miso is a probiotic??? Just another good reason to have more of it your diet!!!</div>
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In my kitchen this month, I've been cooking a few recipes from <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/publishing-your-own-recipe-book.html">this cookbook</a>- a recipe book we had published for my Mother in laws birthday last month. It is a collection of all her much loved recipes she has cooked for her <i>entire</i> family over the years. A lovely keepsake for us all…plus filled with lots of photos of our family (all around the table or eating, of course!) and special pieces around their home. My favourite recipes are my Mother in law's delicious tomato relish, snow soup, madeira sauce and pineapple upside down cake!!!<br />
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A belated birthday present from a friend…..<i>What Katie Ate by Katie Quinn Davies.</i> This book makes me ache with hunger with each page I turn. I love it and have already earmarked several recipes (actually more than that!!) to try. Also love following her <a href="http://www.whatkatieate.com/">blog</a> too!</div>
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Something that was in my kitchen/living area but now is having some 'time out' outside is my very sick looking fiddle leaf fig. I accidentally overwatered it and half of it died. I have one surviving branch which is hanging in there. Some new shoots showing (yay) but I have noticed some brown tinges on the edge of the keaves showing again…oh no! Any tips on how to look after them would be greatly appreciated. I love the look of this plant- such gorgeous green foliage and really adds colour and some freshness to the room.</div>
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Finally, in my kitchen is a birthday cake for my son who celebrated turning three today.</div>
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Just a simple chocolate fudge cake, totally slathered in chocolate butter cream icing, topped with a tip truck and lots of chocolate rocks, dirt, etc…..thank you<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/kyliepickett/kids/"> pinterest</a>!!!! A very happy little (oops, big) boy!</div>
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So that wraps up what's in my kitchen for this month, but if you feel like you would like to <i>party on</i> and gatecrash some other kitchens around the world, please visit <a href="http://figjamandlimecordial.com/2014/06/01/in-my-kitchen-june-2014/">Celia's blog</a> and follow the links.<br />
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Well, winter is officially here!!! It's been raining here gently since yesterday afternoon….yes, we have got cabin fever, but at the same time the rain has been so welcome and so lovely to listen too. Nothing beats going to bed with the faint pitter patter of rain on the roof, then waking up the next morning and looking out to see shiny, sparkly water droplets hanging off everything.<br />
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With winter comes soup and this morning when I walked into the kitchen I was greeted with a head of cauliflower sitting quite, well, alone. It had soup written all over it…but so my husband might be tempted I decided to add the crispy bacon and cauliflower on top- have to say it was a pretty delish combo- and as per usual didnt take long to make!<br />
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A similar recipe can be found <a href="http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/07/09/creamy-cauliflower-and-bacon-soup-with-crispy-crumb-topping/">here</a> on Not Quite Nigella's blog. So here goes….</div>
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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium- high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes until they soften. Careful not to burn. Add most of the cauliflower and all the potato and cook for another few minutes just to add some colour and seal the flavours. <i>Save a handful of cauliflower for the sprinkle mix</i>. Add stock. Season to taste (if you want too)…then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Set aside and allow to cool before blending in food processor until a smooth texture. Return back to the saucepan. Stir in cream.</div>
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For sprinkle mix- preheat oven to 200 deg celcius. On a baking tray lined with baking paper, place cauliflower florets, diced bacon, parsley and a light grating of parmesan cheese. Bake in oven for about ten minutes or until golden.</div>
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I love a good muffin….well, actually, my kids <a href="http://townmousecountrymouse1.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/nothing-beats-breakfast-muffin.html" target="_blank">love a good muffin</a> moreso than me. And, as they are all going through that fussy toddler/infant age group, I actually just love the idea that they eat them (full stop) and I can take a deep breath knowing they are putting something <i>relatively healthy </i>into their little growing bodies.<div>
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So, a few weeks ago when reading through the Sunday Style magazine, I came across these delicious <a href="http://www.donnahay.com.au/" target="_blank">Donna Hay</a> muffins …..that have a healthy twist to them! To all they could quite easily just be a pear muffin, but to a mummy who so desperately wants her children to eat some extra goodness, these have some LSA, chai seeds and yoghurt (rather then milk, butter,etc) very sneakily hidden into them.</div>
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Starting on Saturday morning with <a href="http://www.farm2food.net/irrigation-farm-tour.html" target="_blank">farm tours</a> and then in the evening the very popular <a href="http://www.farm2food.net/50-mile-taste-coly-meal.html" target="_blank">50 Mile Taste Coleambally Meal</a>, with guest speaker and internationally reknowned foodie, Rebecca Sullivan. Rebecca is the highly acclaimed author of "Like Grandma used to make" and a big supporter of the very popular "Granny movement" and the "Slow food movement". More about Rebecca can be found on her website, <a href="http://www.dirtygirlkitchen.com/" target="_blank">Dirty Girl Kitchen</a>.</div>
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I first discovered <a href="http://instagram.com/awhitefarm" target="_blank">A White farm on Instagram</a> last year, and since then I love seeing Janelle's daily snippet's taken around her home and of her latest crafty project.<br />
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Janelle's home is, as the name of her blog states…. white, and then filled with pops of colour throughout which changes regularly depending on her daily mood and inspiration. As you will learn, she has an eye for finding an old piece of furniture and, with a simple coat of paint, giving it a gorgeous makeover. I love that she has fun with colour and her home is classic with a fun, colourful, modern twist! She is also pretty clever with a set of knitting needles or a crocheting hook!!!<br />
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Janelle is a busy wife and Mum to three children, living on a farm in western Victoria. <a href="http://awhitefarm.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">A White Farm</a> began a few years ago as a place where Janelle could share all things in life that she was loving at that moment, especially her home DIY crafty projects, favourite recipes and decorating style ideas. She has just under 4500 followers on Instagram (I think that says a lot!!!) and has a wonderful sense of humour- I love reading her posts and instagram feeds- they always make me laugh. I feel like Im catching up with an old friend- <i>silly huh? </i>But that is because of Janelle's warm and friendly personality that shines through. Her instagram often acts as a bit of a forum amongst her dedicated followers, as to what colour should a new find be painted, or thoughts on rug placement, new cushion colour, etc.<br />
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So….without wasting anymore time, here is Janelle answering a few questions!<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">1. My personal style?<i> </i></span><i>Hhhmmm....tricky one. This can change from one week to the next!! I think the constant theme would be neutrals, white (of course!!) child-friendly, a good mish mash of homemade and store bought, usually a good bargain...I so believe that you don't have to have a huge budget to create a beautiful cosy home, in fact I think the less you have to spend you usually have to put more thought and creativity into it so hence it becomes that much more personal to you and your family. Of course I appreciate high quality and luxury but I also love the thrill of a good thrift find too!! I tend to grab inspiration from anywhere and everywhere...mags, pinterest, blogs, and my favourite - instagram...so many gorgeous creative inspiring REAL homes out there!!</i></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">2. I love most about my home</span> -<i> I think the light and space...when we built this house this was one of the main features we wanted so we have loads of windows which catch the light and sun pretty much all day long and it's very open plan. I also love how it's growing with us all the time...little bits and pieces being added as we grow as a family. I like to use the kid's own artworks and lots of photos to help make it a real family space.</i></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">3. Why did you start blogging?</span> <i>I started A White Farm blog after becoming so obsessed and inspired by other blogs out there. I kind of felt the need to start my own. I have always loved writing but apart from the grocery list and the odd school note there really isn't much call for writing as a SAHM! I also love the connection it creates between other like minded creative people out there. It also gives me some focus and reflection on my own life which might otherwise just kind of drift along.</i></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">4. Three things I could not live without?</span> <i>This one has kind of stumped me! Let's go with ipad (sad I know but it's pretty much attached to me), knitting needles/crochet hook, and a good home magazine - I have reeeeally tried to live without them but nope...cannot resist the temptation!!!</i></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Helvetica;">5. Current DIY project?</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">…<i>M</i></span><i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">mmmm…there may be more than one on the go...there's usually a few happening in various stages around here. I'm excited to be in the first stages of revamping an old set of drawers that will live in our bedroom, a few stools are waiting for a coat of paint, as are a few plant pots. Alot of craft is also on the go in preparation for an online AWhiteFarm shop of some type to commence in the (hopefully!!) not so distant future!</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">6. Fave colour combo</span>..<i>.I can never go past black and white. It just always seems to work. Although pop a bright mint, turqoise or melon etc amongst it and you really have a winner!! </i></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">7. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?</span><i> I would jet off to any small coastal town where I can hit the beach with the fam. Or Sweden/Amsterdam/Denmark where I could randomly knock on people's doors and poke through their beautiful homes!?!</i></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">8. Fave time of the day?</span> -<i> probably the evening wind down…closing blinds, flicking on lamps, getting cosy and ready for some quiet craft time!!</i></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">9. What do you love most about living in the country?</span><i> I love living in the country because my family is SO loud I don't think we could live amongst other human beings without being told to shut up!! And the fresh air...the fresh country air cannot be beaten...especially when raising kids.</i></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Helvetica;">10. Favourite recipe</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> -</span><i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> it's got to be a toss up between my</span><a href="http://awhitefarm.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/chocolate-hedgehog-slice.html" style="font-family: Helvetica;" target="_blank"> mum's Chocolate Hedgehog Slice</a><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> and my </span><a href="http://awhitefarm.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/apple-tea-cake.html" style="font-family: Helvetica;" target="_blank">nanna's French Tea Cake</a><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">…both are on my blog and both are baked around here way too often!!</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">And I couldn't not share some of Janelle's lovely images from her gorgeous home</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">…. so here are a few to sample!</span><br />
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Special Thanks to Janelle for taking time to join us on TMCM!!! and sharing her gorgeous images with us.<br />
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When you get a moment, go grab yourself a cuppa and a comfy spot on the couch, and visit Janelle and her beautiful family home on her blog. You won't regret it!</div>
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A White farm can also be followed on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AWhitefarm/385144644942297" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/awhitefarm" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy friday to all!!!!</b></span></div>
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