Making and More

Well this week has been one of making and packing.  Custom bunting orders have been posted.

 As part of the cherish circle of Do Good Stitches I made these two animal blocks for this months quilt which kristy will be putting together.

These blocks certainly challenged my piecing skills and I had the seam ripper out more than once.

Tomorrow we are leaving for a week of camping and when I return I will draw the winner from my spring giveaway!

Weekly Menu

Sunday: Spaghetti Bolognaise
Monday: Vegetarian Calzones with Salad
Tuesday: Baked Cannelloni  with Steamed Vegetables
Wednesday:Vegetarian Fajitas
Thursday: Beetroot Risotto
Friday: Leaving for Holidays!

Australian Artist: Joanna Darby Art For Good Project

 One of my very favourite Australian Artists, Joanna Darby has released some of her artwork as postcards to support women in Nepal who require lifechanging surgery.  All profits from these postcards are donated to this worthy cause.

To learn more about this project or to purchase some cards, head over to her website and while you are there take a look at her other work.

Illustration: Becca Stadtlander

I just adore these sketchbook images by Becca Stadtlander over at Book By Its Cover via Pikaland 

And my son who is totally into soldiers would love this image.

Enjoying the Moments

Enjoying special moments together.....

Tree House Love

There are so many awesome tree houses floating around the web I couldn't resist posting a  couple more that have caught my fancy.

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Master Bed Room Inspiration

 Some Gorgeous, neutral master bedrooms, I love the exposed timber beams in this room.

This grey and white room has a soothing feel about it

Another pretty white room with a small splash of colour and a lovely large mirror.

Images: 1 small place style, 2 pinterest 3 High street market blog

Weekly Menu

Source: delaneygates.typepad.com via Connie on Pinterest

My baby turned 3 yesterday and we have had a very full and exciting weekend with lots of family and friends around to enjoy it with. It has been a joy to watch her get pleasure from the fun of it all.

Back to the everyday now and planning for the week ahead.  This week we will be eating:-

Sunday: Left Overs 

Monday: Haystacks

Tuesday: Pumpkin risotto (Inspired by Irina from sew and the city)

Wednesday: ricotta and spinach rolls with salad

Thursday: coconut red lentil soup with home made bread

Friday: Dinner with Family

Saturday: Take Out

Have You Seen Lily Moon

Today I came across the delightful illustrations by Lily Moon.  Check out her pretty little store I am sure you will find something to love.

My Favourite Banana Cake Recipe

Sunday afternoon we made banana cake. This was the banana cake my mum made for us when we were kids.  I have fond memories of sitting at the farmhouse table as a child helping her mash the bananas. The cake was always iced with a simple chocolate icing, but it would be lovely with any of the traditional banana cake toppings.

Ingredients
125g Butter, softened
1 scant cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
2 cups self raising flour
1/2 tsp bicarb soda
1/4 cup milk
1 cup bananas (2-3 bananas)

1. preheat oven to 180 °C.  Grease and flour a 7cm x 20cm tin
2. Cream butter, vanilla and sugar until pale and creamy
3. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each
4. sift flour, and bicarb soda together, using a metal spoon gently fold in 1/3 of the flour mixture, and the milk, then fold through 1/2 of the remaining flour, finally fold through the bananas followed by the rest of the flour.
5. Pour cake mix into tin and bake for approx 40mins or until done when tested with a skewer.

Ice with your favourite icing.

Sunday: Weekly Menu

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Banana Cake is on the agenda for this afternoon, I have some bananas that are just ripe and waiting to be made into cake.  They have been far to expensive the past few months to make into cake, but these ones were quite reasonable and I have been missing it.  

As well as indulging in banana cake we will be eating:-

Sunday:  Hot Dogs

Monday: Lasagne and Vegetables

Tuesday: Tomato Risotto

Wednesday: Quiche and Salad

Thursday: Pizza and salad

Friday: Potato and Pea Curry, Dahl and Naan

Saturday: Take Out

What about you?  What will you be eating or indulging in this week?

Adorable Girls Room

I just adore this pretty girls bedroom by Windsor Smith. The white bedspread with the turquoise colour create a calming atmosphere, while the pops of colour from the artwork and dress up clothes add some fun to the room.

Image Source: Room in a Box

Corn and Bean Burritos

• This tasty Weight Watchers recipe is full of good nutritious ingredients, it makes for a perfect meal for the family, my kids love burrito's and request them regularly.  They also love 'Haystacks' which can be made with corn chips, topped with this sauce, the salad, cheese and sour cream.  If you are really keen you can make your own tortillas, they are time consuming but taste much better than the store bought ones.
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• Ingredients
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium brown onion, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp mexican chilli powder
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 400g can mixed beans, drained and rinsed
• 400g can corn kernals, drained
• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 3 medium fresh tomatoes chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander
• 25 g pumpkin seeds
• 8 small corn tortillas, warmed
• 4 cups rocket leaves
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• 1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook onion and zucchini, stirring occasionally until softened. Add garlic and chilli powder. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.
  
• 2. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add canned tomatoes, beans and corn and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring, for 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in juice.
  
• 3. Place fresh tomato, coriander and pepitas in a small bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
  
• 4. Place tortillas on a flat surface and top with rocket and bean mixture. Fold to enclose filling. Serve topped with tomato salsa.
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To warm tortillas, wrap in baking paper or foil and bake in a preheated 200ºC or 180ºC fan-forced oven for 5 minutes or until heated.

Image and recipe by Weight Watchers Australia

Yay! It's Spring

Spring is here and we are looking forward to mornings by the pool, ice-cream and the beach (not that we haven't been enjoying the beach over winter here in Aus)  Bring it on!