Did someone say food?
No matter what time I set my alarm, every morning I am rushing to get everyone and everything organised. By the time school drop off is ticked off the list I quite often feel I have ran a complete marathon - on an empty stomach, because who has time for a nutritious breakfast? Exactly what [...]
Ready or not, Christmas is almost here! If you feel like some baking, these cookies are an absolute treat and also not too hard to make... Merry Christmas everyone ★♥★ This is what you need to make 32 stars (with a 7cm cookie cutter shape): ★ 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (spoon and leveled) [...]
Are you in need of a mini break or a fun outing with your girlfriends? Are you dreaming of shopping in Melbourne and relaxing in Bali, but is time or money of the essence? We have the perfect half day quick fix for you! Just pick a Saturday and block six hours in your diary [...]
With the end of winter almost near I have decided to increase my gym visits, drink more water, less vino and attempt to cut back my sugar intake. Especially this last one is a challenge for me as I have never been a big fan of healthy treats: chocolate should just be chocolate and what [...]
Organising a high tea can be a hit or miss experience, but we were pleasantly surprised visiting the Treasury Lounge and Bar at Como last weekend. Located in Perth's CBD on the ground floor at the convergence of Cathedral Avenue and St Georges Terrace, The Treasury Lounge and Bar is the perfect place to get [...]
Instead of our usual toast we started our morning today with a delicious fruit salad. Adding a passion fruit gives the salad a bit of crunch and a refreshingly tangy flavor. This is what you need for four people: 1/2 tub of blueberries 1/2 tub of raspberries 1 small banana 1 kiwifruit half a mango [...]
Canvas Fremantle Arts Centre Cafe & Court yard 1 Finnerty St, Fremantle (08) 9335 5685 Canvas cafe is my go to place after a swim or Pilates session at the Fremantle leisure centre. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and coffee and is open 7 days a week from 8am. You can sit in the beautiful [...]
They plan, shop, deliver and you cook. The new-age meal services are 'cooking up a storm' in Perth and we are loving it. Personally I am still a big fan of Dinnertwist. The Foodie box is a standard in our household. You get all ingredients and instructions delivered to your doorstep to cook four delicious, [...]
St Michael 6003 A New Small Plates Restaurant 483 Beaufort Street, Highgate (08) 9328 1177 This fantastic little restaurant has been around for a couple of years, replacing Jacksons which used to be situated in the same location. With owners from Red Cabbage and Petite Mort there is a great pedigree here so we went [...]
Cake with beans? I like my cakes 'old school'; butter, sugar, flour, eggs. All the 'new age slices' with nuts and grains, without sugar and dairy, it's just never the same as the real thing. If I want to eat healthy I will just eat some crackers and hummus, not a chocolate cake made out [...]
