Friday, March 23, 2012

Caramel Swirl Blondies.

This post should come with a warning: do not even bother reading if you are at all health conscious or watching your weight.

Caramel Swirl Blondies
recipe from recipes+ magazine september 2011
150g butter
150g white choccolate
1tsp vanilla
1cup caster sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup plain flour
1/2 cup SR flour
380g can Top 'n' Fill caramel

Oven 160C
Line a 20x30cm slice pan with baking paper.
Place butter and chocolate in a heat proof bowl over a pan of simmering water, stir until smooth. (I actually zapped mine in the microwave)
Stir in vanilla, sugar, egg and flours.
Spoon into slice pan and level top.
Drop small spoonfuls of caramel on top of mixture.(I only used half the tin)
Swirl with a butter knife.
Bake 35 min (mine needed 40 min)
Cool in pan.
Slice to serve.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Prettiest purple

Im in a bit of a Blogging Funk!
Not really got anything to say.
Nothing much to share.
Just plodding along.
Same old thing.

But, Master J hid my iPad from me on Tuesday night.
On purpose.
I didnt think he was that smart!
Normally I would read some blogs or surf Pinterest in the evening, but I had a headache, so I went to bed early with a book.

So Wednesday comes along.
Drop 2 kids off at school.
One home with me.
"Im just going to check my emails"

The iPad was not in its usual spot.
I knew Master J had used it last because he was making a video of this Lego figures.
Searched his room.
Nothing.

Searched all the usual hiding spots in the office (My Mate regularly hides it from Me too, says its the denegration of society and families!!)
Whatever!!!!!
Send My Mate a text asking where he hid the iPad.
He said, "He hadnt seen it"

Well this sent me into a searching frenzy!
I turned the place upside down.
I was like an addict looking for money for my next hit.
It was embarrassing!!
Im hooked.

Anyway.....it was'nt until 9pm when Master J returned from Cub Scouts, that he burst into laughter and told me where it was.
He thought he was quite hilarious!!
Me.....not so much!!
It was funny, and perhaps he is smarter than he looks??

It is my time waster.
But I really enjoy it too.
So many ideas, just wish I could get them all out of my head and into reality.
I am a bit of a dreamer, not so much a do-er(is that a word?)

Im dreaming of a farm.
A more simple life, with fresh air, veggie patch, chickens and an orchard.
I watched 20 episodes of Gourmet Farmer!
That might have something to do with it!!

Enough rambling, I did make something today.
This pretty purple top is going to a special little girl this Sunday, for her Birthday.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

A little ray of sunshine......


Im usually a red girl....

But these were calling my name yesterday!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Hot Weather


Its really hot in Adelaide right now.
I know its summer and all, but too hot for the kids to play outside is no good for me!!
Over about 30C and everyone wants to hang with me inside in the airconditioned comfort.
So this heat called for Lemonade Spiders, just like I used to have as a kid.
Pour cold lemonade over a scoop of vanilla icecream.
Hit the jackpot with the kids!!

Summer Holidays

A few photos of our holiday along the East coast of Australia. Bondi Beach, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay.











Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Sun Shade

Have you seen this on Pinterest?

Ive made one for our Beach Holiday.





Im using 2 old tent poles to support it.
4.5m Ikea fabric includes enough fabric to make a nifty drawstring bag to carry it in.


I'll take a photo of it in action on Bondi Beach!!

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Chocolate balls


These chocolate balls are so yummy.
My Mum used to make them.
Nice to make them as gifts at this time of year.
Unfortunately, I've been too busy to make them until today.
But, I've been enjoying them, so that's ok!!

Chocolate Balls
6 weetbix, crushed
2 cups coconut
2 tbs cocoa
1 tin condensed milk

Mix it all together, roll/squish into balls, then roll in extra coconut.
Refrigerate until firm.
Eat and enjoy!