tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46807037395508977242024-03-21T21:07:28.465-07:00jetlagmamaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger638125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-15946338044614741522016-03-15T07:13:00.000-07:002016-03-17T06:10:12.541-07:00Themed Baking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I do like a bit of themed baking. I used to do a bit of it in Wagga for my old bookgroup. Minnie's chocolate mud pie (without that special ingredient) from <i>The Help</i>, Pecan & pumpkin pies when we read <i>Cold Sassy Tree. </i>You get the idea.<br />
So when I joined a new group here after many months of bookgroup by correspondence, I unintentionally started doing it again. For my first meeting we 'read' <i>Under Milkwood</i> by Dylan Thomas so I made <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/wonderful-welsh-cakes/">welshcakes</a> which are sort of like a cross between a scone and a pikelet, Short, buttery, studded with currants and quite delicious. A much better proposition than the laverbread that was also mentioned, which is like a seaweedy version of vegemite. I have been assured by a welsh friend that it is very tasty and I assume it would be very good for you.<br />
People seemed appreciative so for the next meeting I made <a href="http://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/sachertorte/3e994ca6-d26b-418b-8624-b8c2704a4e88">Sacher Torte</a> to go with <i>the Glass Room</i> by Simon Mawer. A natural choice on a day that was over 42 degrees. I love the way that the apricot jam that is brushed on between the cake and the icing gives the cake a different flavour. It makes my brain think there is alcohol involved but again, you know, heatwave.<br />
The next book is the <i>Golden Age</i> by Joan London. I will keep you posted.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-1145336249051763622016-03-15T06:54:00.002-07:002016-03-15T06:54:57.592-07:00And we're still loving the beach...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-88624050990955973482016-03-15T06:49:00.001-07:002016-03-15T07:37:51.140-07:00This guy<br />
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Sam started school this year. Two days a week. Sometimes he gets tired so he has a zzzz while the other kids play around him. Of course his teachers think he is angelic and look at me like I'm a monster if I suggest otherwise.<br />
Really though, he's such a different person to Jack. Feisty, funny, cheeky and loving but also infuriating. Walking to and from school is often a slow affair (much to Jack's annoyance who can't wait to get there). We have to stop and pat all of the cats and some of the dogs, pick flowers and generally amble.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-59126402658166298222016-03-15T06:29:00.000-07:002016-03-15T06:29:20.983-07:00Lucky DogSadly, just before Christmas last year our beautiful dog <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP0gF4ZY2hg">Lucky</a> died. I was so sad to leave him behind but I suppose a generation of Junee children will breathe a sigh of relief after being frightened by his booming bark. He was our huge, gentle<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NRy5TyqDmk"> giant</a>.<br />
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We had a lovely quiet Christmas with Noel and Diane. We even had cooler weather which makes festive cooking so much more civilised. There's been lots of festivals here. The Perth Festival, the writer's festival and the fringe festival. I heard someone complaining that there aren't nearly enough festivals here and I had to bite my tongue. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-40170586756173130912016-01-21T20:36:00.001-08:002016-03-15T06:22:02.862-07:00Out of the bubble<div dir="ltr">
Sometimes we feel like we never leave Freo and really why would you? <br />
But Sam and I were very brave on Wednesday and ventured into the next suburb to a new cafe and park I'd spotted. Jack was doing a drama course (and loved it). <br />
Sam pronounced the milkshakes at Emily's corner were 'good' but the park was better. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-85255311741372939632015-12-27T22:19:00.000-08:002015-12-27T22:19:38.388-08:00Merry Christmas!Yes, I know it's already happened. Ours was relaxed and involved lots of presents, needless to say the boys were delighted.<br />
Every year before Chrissie I like to take the boys for a Santa photo. Strange really as I was PETRIFIED of department store Santas when I was little.However, it does provide an interesting record of the boys at this time of year every year and the boys don't seem to be too alarmed by either Santa or clowns. This year I toyed with the idea of heading into Perth to Santaland because they have a train and you can book your time with Santa. But that didn't happen. So only a week before the big day we went to our local mall. S thought I had taken leave of my senses and that it would be crazy busy. It was a little busy but not insane. Sam, who decided he wanted to be dressed as a pirate went from pumped to trepidatious to the point where he tried to jump the rope and make a break for it.<br />
Not even the sight of hipsters getting an ironic Santa photo and trying desperately not to smile could entice him. <br />So he sat on my lap but refused to acknowledge Santa. Santa was having a nice chat to Jack about Star Wars, so he didn't seem fussed. I had a feeling that the photo would be a disaster and then we got what might be one of my favourite santa photos ever. Which is a big call I admit, but I like that I'm laughing, that Sam seems so joyful to be in the photo and that Jack looks so handsome (last year's photo of him was weird and didn't look like him). Santa, well, I think he's meditating, but who could blame him?<br />
Oh and the little guy Sam is holding is Augie from my friend <a href="http://carolinecandusso.com/spring-the-book/">Caro's picture book </a>called <a href="http://au.blurb.com/b/6435774-spring">Spring</a>.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-69740213826693344772015-12-01T06:45:00.000-08:002015-12-01T06:45:51.902-08:00What?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Sunday I paid money so that Jack, Sam and Scarlett could pat a sheep and was flabbergasted. It wasn't about the money or the animals. It's just, you know we lived on and near farms for the last decade and did they ever want to pat sheep? Sigh.<br />
Don't even talk to me about rabbits...<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-17759412762203398792015-12-01T06:34:00.001-08:002015-12-01T06:34:44.027-08:00BakeoffWhen S and I looked at our house I noticed signs in the street announcing the upcoming 17th Annual Lasagne Bakeoff. S commented that we wouldn't be buying the house just because it was on a street that had a Lasagne Bakeoff. I scoffed 'As if!' and then we did buy it.<br />
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Ever since we moved here the thought of the bakeoff was there buzzing around in the back of my brain along with obscure facts about Hollywood movie stars and Abba lyrics. I got tips from neighbours and complete strangers offered me recipes. I thought about practising but somehow didn't get around to it. I pondered why I would need an erection for the day and as S was away where would I get one from and how would I decorate it? I heard that garnishing was important as was making sure the ragu had no lumps.<br />
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In the end I went with my usual recipe but tweaked it. On the advice of Frank the butcher I went with a veal/pork mince mix which is not what I normally use. As I made it I just had a feeling that it was not quite up to scratch, but I assembled the beast and put it in the fridge.<br />
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On the day the excitement was palpable as the street was closed off. People were up early claiming their spots and setting up their erections. At ten we collected our shirts and competition containers and I returned home to put the beast in the oven. We had to submit our entries by 12.30. You know how the first slice is always a bit wonky, well this time was no different so I tried again and sent Jack down the road to hand it in. There was a warming oven for Street entries and out of the street entries. There was also another category for outside the square entries and I submitted a lasagne loaf (because you know bread is my thing).<br />
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The day was very hot (not optimum Lasagne eating weather) so the boys played under a sprinkler while we waited for the verdict.<br />
And the winner was no. 14. I didn't get to see it or taste it so I have no idea why except they started at midnight the day before the bakeoff. And the out of the square was a Banoffee Lasagne. I have no idea what that was like but I'm hoping it was cold or room temp. I'm not a fan of a hot banana (is it me or is this post very Are you being served?).<br />
And then, even after giving half of the beast away, we still ate it for days. In fact I probably won't want to eat lasagne for another 12 months. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-52393758831856574412015-11-29T05:31:00.000-08:002015-11-29T05:31:02.847-08:00Someone's going to lose an eye...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Unless you live under a rock you would know there's a new Star Wars movie coming out in December. So of course Christmas presents in our house and many others are bound to have a galaxy far, far away vibe. The boys and Scarlett all got a lightsaber (or is that a lightsabre?) and costumes and immediately started duelling. Till Sam whacked someone too hard and had his confiscated. I bet that never happened to<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-55325023065511246812015-11-29T05:00:00.002-08:002015-11-29T05:00:35.902-08:00Nearly made itEvery year with the boys I try to hold out till December before we put up the tree. Not mid December, but the first but they get excited and I always give in. With Scarlett visiting and an early exchange of presents happening, I thought it was the perfect time to put up the tree.<br />
It's looking a little lopsided and imperfect but I'm resisting the urge to tidy it up.No perfectly decorated, colour co-ordinated trees here. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-34971993128629316662015-11-29T04:51:00.000-08:002015-11-29T04:51:02.995-08:00Rottnest When I was in fourth grade I remembered learning about Dutch explorers discovering Rottnest island of the coast of WA and quokkas.They thought the Quokkas were giant rats (which is how the island got its name). For some reason I decided that I really, really wanted to go there and somehow never let go of the idea.<br />
When we moved here I thought we would go immediately but with one thing and another we never got around to it. Craig and Lou and Scarlett came for a visit and Lou (bless her grant wishing socks) organised for us to go.<br />
I didn't manage a quokka selfie as they appeared a tad camera shy but we did see some and gave them a pat (apparently you aren't supposed to).<br />
We also explored a little and went for a swim and ate. It was an all round lovely way to spend a day and I cannot wait to go back. If only for the quokka selfie.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-30660146121236700982015-11-26T06:08:00.001-08:002015-11-26T06:08:28.092-08:00Wednesday Morning Milkshake clubSam started going to daycare this year. He likes to call it preschool. He's never really been sold on teh idea and my mother suggested it's because he has too good a time with me. Hmmm.<br />
A highlight is the wednesday morning milkshake club where we go to a cafe (usually Dolce & Salato) and Sam has a milkshake and flower biscuits and I have something like a sfogliatelle (a flaky, ricotta pastry). I started taking photos and posting them and then people started asking where the photo was if I was late. And that's how it became a thing. After a successful change in location (to the beach for an alfresco nude edition and a memorable visit back to Ajanta in Coolamon) I'm thinking we should venture further afield. Like out of Fremantle.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-64710492386406821392015-11-25T05:39:00.001-08:002015-11-25T05:39:58.647-08:00Crabb, Sales and Helen GarnerbreadI've always been a bit of a fan of Annabel Crabb. I've really enjoyed her series <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/kitchen-cabinet/">Kitchen Cabinet</a> and am addicted to the <a href="http://www.chat10looks3.com/">podcast </a>she does with Leigh Sales. I adore it's funny tone, the way they tease one another and talk about books and baking.<br />
Like any crazy person I was convinced that we would all get along swimmingly and could chat and chat and chat about our shared interests. When I saw Annabel was coming to Perth I decided that I had to go. And then I thought about taking a gift. I like to put a lot of thought into the gifts I give people. Annabel and Leigh talk about the lovely gifts they receive from listeners and so one night as I tried to get to sleep I started thinking about how Annabel and Leigh love Helen Garner and maybe I should make a gingerbread Helen.<br />
Not all ideas that come to me at this time of night are winners but I thought I would have a crack and set about making the gingerbread then icing it with fondant. I put a little Stone in Helen's hand as a nod to her book <i>the First Stone. </i><br />
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I wrapped up one for Leigh (in bubblewrap) and one for Annabel in cellophane and caught the train in to Perth for the lunch. Annabel was going from table to table during the meal and I was able to catch her eye and hand over the Helens. Her reaction was better than I expected and I was so chuffed. I had a pretty crap view during her talk and I didn't care.<br />
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The next morning I got a message from my friend <a href="http://www.sonnieandshare.com/">Sonya</a> and immediately looked at Twitter where Annabel was talking about the garnerbread. So I replied and then Leigh joined in and S and Jack and Sam were asking me about breakfast and lunch and showers and I was thinking Ahhhh! and be quiet I'm trying to tweet!<br />
It was very exciting. Lovely to meet someone who I thought was wonderful and find out that they actually are.<br />
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When I was younger my family really got into Halloween and we had great parties with fun games and bad taste cake and fancy dress. Living on a farm for a while meant that trick or treating wasn't a happening thing. Here it's big, not USA-dress-your-pug-as-a-superhero-big but definitely popular. I decorated the house with a giant spider and web (some real, some fake) and a proper Jack-o-lantern. Scooping out the seeds was disgusting.<br />
I made witches fingers from <a href="http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/10/29/shortbread-witchs-fingers/">Lorraine's</a> blog (Lorraine is like the queen of halloween) and a costume for S. We had quite a few trick or treaters who liked our treats and spider but were unsure about the devilled egg (the parents liked it).<br />
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We are finding that now we are in lovely Freo that people are quite keen to visit. One such visitor arrived recently for a two week stay and whilst we normally aren't great with people who stay longer than 3 days, he was very easygoing and low maintenance. While Flat Stanley or Flat as we called him, was here we tried to show him the sights and I think we did pretty well. We took him to the Maritime museum and Shipwreck Galleries, the Fremantle Arts Centre (where we saw a band!), Fremantle Prison, Kings Park, Perth Concert Hall, plenty of street art and of course the beach. While he was here there was a festival (there always is) and he saw a thriller flash mob and Katie Noonan. I took a lot of photos and got some funny looks and reluctantly sent him back to Wagga with a travel diary chock full of memories.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-66373977108306648622015-10-14T19:20:00.002-07:002015-10-14T19:20:46.133-07:00Powerhouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Years ago, when I was probably Jack's age, my Dad took Craig and I to the powerhouse museum. The only thing I remember is going to a talk entitled the 'plastic woman'. I had envisaged someone like elastagirl, a stretchy superhero and was disappointed when faced with a static plastic dummy, even though she was see through. That is until her boobs lit up. Craig and I fell about laughing but my father was not amused. Obviously things have changed since then and Jack really enjoyed the visit. Especially the anti gravity chamber in the space exhibit. He was also quite taken with the tinsel in the Collette Dinnigan display but we scuttled away after he got busted for hiding in it. How could you not? And I was reunited with an old friend. </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-38474643124158471472015-09-12T01:24:00.002-07:002015-09-12T01:24:43.550-07:00Busy morning in Northbridge <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Northbridge is one of our favourite places to visit. It's a little grungy but it has the best street art and the best yum cha. S and I have been working our way through all the yum cha restaurants to find the best one which has been quite frankly tough. </div>
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Now Jack and I know Northbridge has great bakeries and barbers too. We had a very productive morning which was so satisfying. Yum cha twice in one week? Don't mind if I do. </div>
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One of the things that we noticed as soon as we arrived here was the incredible street art. Jack and I love finding new works and get sad if any get damaged, though remarkably most are left alone. I keep on hearing stories about Perth being dull, but seriously with stuff like this going on I find that hard to believe. I'm not sure who all the artists are but I'll try and add their details. These photos are mostly from Fremantle but also Northbridge but there are other areas with great murals too. We just haven't got there yet. <a href="http://www.form.net.au/public2015/">FormWA</a>, the people behind 100 Hampton Road are also behind these works and provide <a href="http://www.form.net.au/public2015/map/">maps</a> so you can do a walking tour and check them all out. </div>
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Jack and I arrived bearing what <a href="http://www.sonnieandshare.com/">Sonya</a> calls a friendship loaf and were soon put to work (once some helpful people showed us where to go). We were put on flatbread duty with John and could smell the most amazing smells (Goan chicken curry and dahl). Jack and I helped make the dough, shape the flatbreads and then cook them on the barbecue and then we all got to sit down together and eat.<br />
Jessica, who is an ex-masterchef contestant was there too, not filming just chatting to the residents and cooking the curry. She was lovely.<br />
Jack and I had a great time. The residents and staff were so friendly and welcoming and we got to see the new kitchen which is huge!<br />
I will be popping back soon to give some starter and the recipe for my pumpkin bread to one of the guys.<br />
We felt so honoured to be invited to share lunch and so pleased to hand over the money we raised from the cake stall.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680703739550897724.post-81480270371064608562015-08-25T23:03:00.000-07:002015-08-25T23:33:45.018-07:00Cake! Near where I work there is usually one homeless man called Michael. Sometimes he has company. Lately it's been a guy called Wayne who has a great laugh. During winter we felt sorry for these guys and were providing them with the occasional hot meal. That was until our employers told us to stop as it would only encourage them to hang around (repeat after me they are people not seagulls). I was very sad about this, as was Jack as he had come with me to work during the holidays.<br />
We came up with the idea of having a cake stall to raise money for the homeless. We talked it over and decided to go with two awesome charities, <a href="http://www.shortbackandsidewalks.com/">Shortbacks and Sidewalks</a> who provide haircuts (and a whole lot more) for homeless people and formwa's fundraiser for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/formwa">100 Hampton Road called Pitch in for a kitchen.</a><br />
FormWA are such an amazing organisation, funding some of our favourite street art, but also doing wonderful things at 100 Hampton Road which is not far from us. The building is social housing but there is a shared kitchen with the plan for residents to come together to make chutneys and jams and bread that can be sold to the community.<br />
So we worked out a day, did a letterbox drop and hoped for good weather.<br />
I baked for days. The fridge was full of proving dough.<br />
Jack made posters and put them up.<br />
The day was beautiful and sunny and we had fantastic support from our neighbours and friends. We sold out of all the bread in the first half hour and made $400. <br />
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I work every second Thursday, so S and I have been taking advantage of this and trying all the yum cha places in Northbridge. This time we also went to the art gallery and the museum. Serendipitously, there was a great exhibition which was photos of Australian soldiers from the first World War in Vignacort, France. The photographic plates were found in an old trunk in an attic, many years after the war. The photographs were in turn funny, moving and thought provoking. </div>
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Jack has guitar lessons in the Fremantle prison. It's no longer open for business although there are tours and a business centre. The offices are in the old cells though not everyone gets one of the death row ones. There's talk of putting a youth hostel in there too.<br />
Jack is nonplussed about the history of his music room, although he was listening intently when a tour came through. Lots of questions about<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moondyne_Joe"> Moondyne</a> Joe and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_and_Catherine_Birnie">David Birnie</a>. It was my first time there on Friday afternoon and it was certainly unique. </div>
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