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It’s all about the play!

It’s all about the play!

Trips away definitely no longer revolve around food these days.  Rather, it is all about keeping the children busy and occupied, and then squeezing in the best possible lunch in the most appealing family-friendly cafe that we can find! Yesterday’s Taiwanese Bao, found in a little cafe in Sandringham, did not disappoint.  Paul was pleased … Continue reading

Fast forward a few years

Fast forward a few years

A lot has happened since my last post; the biggest change being the expansion of our little family from 2 members to 4. Life may not be as luxurious for Paul and I these days, but we consider ourselves to be among the luckiest people in the world… as cliched as that sounds! Thomas and … Continue reading

Maternity leave – Day #2

Yesterday was my first official day of maternity leave. I have to say that I am loving this glorious spring weather; so much so that I am almost feeling a bit clever producing a spring baby! As we had appointments in Melbourne yesterday, Paul and I did manage to seek out some delicious food about … Continue reading

Hello food. It is so nice to enjoy you again!

Tomorrow I will be 26 weeks into my first pregnancy, the reason behind the grinding halt of my blog! As one of the ‘lucky ones’ who has managed to leave the first trimester morning sickness well behind me, I am now enjoying food almost as much as my pre-pregnancy days… so long as there is … Continue reading

Crispy pork belly to rival the best!

Well, husband has outdone himself in the kitchen tonight! Feeling inspired by his recent pork belly dish at Papa Goose, tonight he prepared a very tasty and crispy pork belly indeed. Accompanying the succulent pork was sweet potato three ways – a spiced purée, sweet potato and apple rosti, and fondant sweet potato. A luxurious … Continue reading