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I sing the body electric.

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Easily one of my favorite songs, from the instrumentation to the lyrics.Not sure how the composer got inspiration from Walt Whitmans poem of the same name, but apparently he did. It was an awkward poem to develop a thesis for a critical analysis on bec… Continue reading →

Hello, Me

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Today, I made the momentous decision (well, momentous to me, anyway) to deactivate my Facebook account. Now this may not seem like a big deal to some people. I know people who have never had or desired to have a Facebook account. But it is a big deal t… Continue reading →

The Glass Jar

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

THE GLASS JAR Daylight saving has ended the earth has turned on its axis days have shortened nights are long and when the clouds set in – with incessant rain the darkness tries to pull me along. . I turn to the glass jar a recipe of strength to ward off the blackness. Care to […] Continue reading →

Healthy Easter Treat Apple Slice Easter Eggs

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Do not get me wrong, my kids will be having easter eggs. Good old fashioned chocolate easter eggs. But in the build up to easter I also have a plan to create some healthy easter treats with them. These apple slice easter eggs were our first effort. They are essentially a snack and kid craft…

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Roasted Carrot Cashew Dip

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Hummus dips are a regular for afternoon tea at our house. Over the past couple weeks, I’ve been playing about with this recipe for Roasted Carrot and Cashew Dip. I like it for my kids as I love encouraging both veggies, and nuts and seeds in their diet. This is hummus style with no chickpeas….

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Salmon and Zucchini Noodles

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017
 
I’ve been exploring my KitchenAid Artisan Mixer a lot lately.  Up until now I have only ever used it as a cake mixer (Ssshhh!  I knoooow!  So bad!) but these beautiful machines are actually capable of so so much more than mixing and with a few handy attachments you can do away with loads of your other bulky and cluttered kitchen equipment!  The first attachment that I’ve added to my stash is the KitchenAid Spiralizer which I used to make this delicious and very easy Salmon and Zucchini Noodle dish.

 
The KitchenAid Spiralizer attachment comes with four different blades which peel, core and slice different widths and thicknesses.  To use, you simply unscrew the KitchenAid button at the front, insert the spiralizer and tighten.  Then simply pop in your desired blade and you’re all set.
 
The first dish I made using the spiralizer was zucchini noodles.  I’ve been seeing them everywhere lately and wanted to see what all the hype was about.  I love zucchinis and was interested to see if they would make a good, healthier substitute for pasta noodles.
 
The actual process of making the zucchini noodles with the KitchenAid Spiralizer is a lot of fun and almost a bit addictive.  It’s fascinating to watch all these perfect, curly noodles come dropping down in to the bowl.  My girls loved helping too so it’s a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
 
 
I didn’t follow a recipe for my zucchini noodles.  I just followed my instincts and the added the flavours I know and love.  In just a little more time than it would take to make a sandwich, I created the most amazing lunch for one.  It was absolutely delicious.  And I can definitely say that I am a zucchini noodle convert.  They are deliciously tasty, healthy and filling.  So good!
 
 
Ingredients
2-3 zucchini (per person), spiralized
2 tablespoons avocado oil (or similar)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
A pinch of ground chili (optional)
Basil pesto
Cherry tomatoes
Parmesan
Fresh cracked pepper
 
Heat oil in a large pan.
Add garlic and chili (if using) and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
Add zucchini noodles and cook until soft (firm but not soggy).  Approx 8 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir through basil pesto and cherry tomatoes.
Plate in a shallow bowl and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Layer with flaked Regal Salmon.
Top with fresh cracked pepper.
 
Enjoy x


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Seeing the World through Tom’s eyes….

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

One of the main motivations to getting a qualification was that I wanted to find a place where I worked in a team. I wanted to be a small piece of something bigger, not the person in charge (I’ve done that, it sucked). I’ve been working at Big Boy Webs… Continue reading →

Our Favourite ‘Family’ Restaurants

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

You would have seen in my last post I Take My Kid To Restaurants- Get Over it! that I mentioned that I hate ‘Family Restaurants. You know the ones with the playgrounds, chicken nuggets and crap food! Sure there probably are good ones out ther… Continue reading →

Block 2/25 My Queen Size Quilt

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Block number two close-up.  I was (and still am) into the color ‘coral’ so I decided to quilt the whole thing with coral thread for a little bit of consistency.Things learned:1.  Don’t start and stop each motif in the same spot.  That da… Continue reading →

I take my kid to restaurants- get over it!

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

There has been a whole lot of talk about why you should/shouldn’t take your kids to cafes, restaurants or other public places. Because ooo they might upset other people trying to drink their coffee or eat their meals. I’m sorry/not sorry get over it.Ch… Continue reading →

At the Bandstand

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

I played Skippy Paws! I got to sing a solo in “Life is But A Dream” and my favorite song was “Rockin’ Robin” which I know is Rafa’s favorite too because he sang along from the audience! Continue reading →

Easter Basket Fillers

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017
 
Each year our Easter weekend coincides with the start of our school holidays.  As well as a little chocolate treat from the Easter Bunny, I like to give our girls a small basket of goodies to kick off the holidays.  Most of the items are practical things they actually needed anyway given under the guise of “Easter gifts” – winter sleepwear, socks and gumboots, with a couple of inexpensive treats thrown in as well.  Here are some of the cute things I came across which would make great gifts this Easter.

 
Dressing Gowns
 
Autumn Nighties
Cam Cam Swan Nightie from Little Bambinos and Bunny Yardage Nightie from Seed Heritage
 
Slippers and Bed Socks
 
Gumboots
 
Books
 
Craft
 
 
Easter Bunny Toys
 
Novelty Basket Fillers
 
Num Noms, Twozies and Shopkins Blind Boxes.  All available from The Warehouse.
 
 
And in case it’s looking like a wet long weekend, a little Lego set never goes astray… Duplo Minnie Mouse Café from Mighty Ape and Lego Friends Heartlake Gift Delivery from Toy Co
 
And to pop their Easter treats in…
 
*Zulily is like a one-day-deal website in America that I buy a lot of the girls clothes and toys from.  I’ll share all about it in another blog post but message me if you have any questions.
 
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The Ultimate Guide To Carbs In Sauces

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

The The Ultimate Guide To Carbs In Sauces – what to enjoy and avoid, will be an absolute eye opener. Did you know that the carbs from pouring BBQ sauce on your meat is the same as the carbs from pouring on chocolate sauce? Take a look at the full list below then see what I…

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The best internet filter

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

For years I have been recommending that parents put some type of internet filtering software on their computers and devices to protect their children from nasty stuff on the internet. It makes sense, doesn’t it? If they cannot view the rotten stuff, it cannot do them any harm. It makes perfect sense – but software […]

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Worship Wednesday – Throne Room

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

I am a huge fan of Kim Walker Smith.  I love her voice and her style but most importantly I love how true worship pours out of her.  I had the privilege of seeing her worship lead and speak at a conference about 8 years ago and I was delighted to see that whether she […] Continue reading →

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