Tiny Pleasures #345: Tree Shadows
The leaves dance on my notebook as I sit in the dappled shade with a view of the sea. Maybe they'll inspire some art.
Tiny Pleasures #344: Kid on a Wall
It's not everyday your offspring end up in a mural. I walked down the laneway next to the art gallery to find her band being very cool on a big wall. She's the little bass player on the right. If you're into metal music you might like the band Otrera.
Tiny Pleasures #343: Bird Tool
I don't know what this garden tool does, but I am so pleased the designer put the yellow circle on the bolt so it looks like some kind of industrial tropical bird.
Tiny Pleasures #342: Lemon Zest
The addition of lemon zest to a savoury sauce brings a whole new flavour dimension. This evening's red vegetable sauciness became extra tasty with a few slices of zest. After cooking they appear as lemony of tongues to be fished out before serving.
Tiny Pleasures #340: nintingbool Pinot
There aren't a lot of vineyards in Ballarat, so it's always a treat to taste one I haven't tried before. Nintingbool Vineyard is about 10km south-west of Ballarat, on the way to the little town of Smythesdale, where I grew up. Their 2017 Pinot Noir is a beautiful example of Victorian Pinot Noir. Quite savoury
Tiny Pleasures #339: Hungarian Crêpe Recipe
I partook in a crêpe-off on Tuesday with Rob, my bass player and fellow food lover. I made my French recipe, he made his Hungarian one and we taste tested with an array of toppings. They were both good. The French a little richer, the Hungarian lighter. Now I have two recipes to choose from
Tiny Pleasures #338: Walk With A Friend
A walk beneath the trees by the creek is a fine way to smooth the transition from day to evening, especially in the company of a friend. There's something about walking and talking that makes the conversation more honest and open and rewarding. I took the photo on my way home, hence only my shadow,
Tiny Pleasures #336: Beach Snoozing
It's a beautiful day at the back beach at Queenscliff. While the water is a whisker on the chilly side, but lovely and envigorating. And the drying off in the sun on a fluffy towel is heavenly. The first swim of the season and summer has officially begun.
TIny Pleasures #334: Bright & Stormy
The photo doesn't do this evening's dramatic sky justice. Brilliant light where the sun landed against a dark, brooding sky, accompanied by the mad screeching and flapping of a flock of corellas.
Tiny Pleasures #333: Glorious Weather
The sun is shining, puffy clouds float across the sky and a gentle breeze tickles the leaves in the trees. One couldn't ask for a more glorious day.