Chicken Soup for the Soul

I weigh myself this morning and I’ve put on 4 kilos – so far! Aaaargh! It’s a struggle to get into my work pants! I thought the Thyroxin was going to make my metabolism work faster than the speed of [Read More]

The 3 P’s (Patience, Payout and Prawns)

Happy day!  Our travel insurance claim has been settled in full. This is a massive relief and the best we could have hoped for. Cancelling our holiday was a bitter pill to swallow, but knowing that [Read More]

Baked Prawns with Feta

Serves 4 These four ingredient Baked Prawns with Feta are quick, it's easy and totally tasty. Sometimes the simplest food is the most delicious and this is one of those times! We like to serve [Read More]

The Meaning Trifecta

Last night was like the night before Christmas, I was just so excited I couldn’t sleep. I know one shouldn’t wish one’s life away but that’s no mean feat when there’s just so much to look forward to. [Read More]

Simple Beef Pies

Serves 2 These individual steak pies are the ultimate comfort food. These no fuss, no frills pies are quick, easy and totally dish. These pies were inspired by Donna Hay who says [Read More]

Sun-day Fun-day

This morning I’m all set to create some mango magic. Despite my best intentions to get creative with all those mangoes in the kitchen, they’ve been just too delicious to resist and I’ve single [Read More]

A Nice Day For a White Wedding

It’s a glorious day and as I open the blinds and look outside -  I notice that a bird has pooped on my freshly washed table! It’s a conspiracy – first the spiders, now the birds. I’m thinking that my [Read More]

Lucky Seven

I’ve reached the 7 day mark and this makes me not nearly half as hot or half as dangerous, in terms of radioactivity at least! I feel so lucky with my treatment because I’ve had no symptoms but I [Read More]

The 3 R’s

The first thing I think of when I wake up is that we should have been going to Perth today  for Steve and Stace’s wedding. But we’re not. As bitter a pill as this is to swallow, I take some comfort in [Read More]