72 hours in Melbourne
It's not my first rodeo or my first visit to Melbourne, in fact, it's my fourth visit in the last 18 months! Last year, we had a fun 48 hours celebrating our double digit wedding anniversary, then I [Read More]
Cranberry and White Chocolate Cornflake Biscuits
With value added cranberries and white chocolate chips, this teatime treats are a delicious twist on the classic cornflake biscuit. These biscuits were in fact a happy accident. I planned to make a [Read More]
Taking Stock – August 2018
I know I say this every month, but gee this month flew by fast! I can't believe that it's almost September, I really don't know quite how that happened. That said, August was action packed, with a [Read More]
Sugar Republic – The Sweetest Ticket in Town
Our visit to Sugar Republic in Melbourne was such a sweet surprise! If you scream for ice cream, are crazy for cookies and believe that there's no such thing as too many sprinkles, I think this is the [Read More]
Curry Beef and Pea Pie
We just can't get enough of this pie packed full of meat and peas in a rich curried gravy and topped off with a puff pastry top. This pie combines two of my greatest food loves, curries and pies. [Read More]
72 Hours in Lincoln
I love Lincoln and not just because it's my mum's adopted home town. Steeped in history and famous for it's medieval cathedral, Lincoln also has a castle (complete with Victorian prison and a copy of [Read More]
Granny Barbara’s Coffee Sponge
This month's reader recipe is an absolute cracker! Louise has kindly shared her Granny Barbara's Coffee Cake and what a cake it is! Light coffee sponge, sandwiched together and topped with [Read More]
She’s So Inspiring – Brittany Noonan
My life has been touched by some uber amazing women whose passion for life and the way they choose to live it have really inspired me. A few years ago, I started the She’s So Inspiring series to [Read More]
101 Books in 1001 Days: 51 – 60
One of my things to do on my list of 101 Things To Do in 1001 Days is to read 101 books in 1001 Days. As a child I always loved reading and always had a book in my hand. As an adult, I seem [Read More]
10 on 10 Photography Project – In My Kitchen August 2018
It's been a busy month on Planet Sam - the Christmas tree has been up, the heating has been on and the comfort food has been a-cooking! Even after 10 years, I'm still haven't gotten used to the [Read More]
