My kids spent an awful lot of time playing with lego when they were younger. I’m sorting it out to store it until someone wants to play again and discovered that the sound of scrabbling in the lego box is very soothing. No doubt because for many years that was the sound of
My son brought me home grown cherries today. The most amazing flavour and juicy explosion in the mouth. I’m trying not to eat them all in one go.
How cool is this little dude sitting there reading a book in his cowboy hat and shades?
Oh quel plaisir to dig in the soil with a brand new trowel. The crisp, pointed edge goes into the dirt so easily, the smooth wooden handle a pleasure to hold. It makes weeding almost fun.
I like gumnuts. I like their shape and colours and their little lids holding all the seeds in. And in a very Australian thumbs up to logic, the biggest nuts are found on the smallest trees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I love a restaurant with a window into the kitchen that lets diners watch the chefs at work. It’s even better when the chef is singing Smurf songs and plating up Green Eggs. I highly recommend Peasant/Higher Society in Sturt Street, Ballarat. Excellent coffee, food, wine list and service.
