We are truly ready for retirement now. We were gearing up for the big change in our life in early 2020 and had plans to go out walking, lunching etc., but the pandemic dictated a different narrative for us! It is only now as Australia finds itself in a good position in terms of the Continue Reading
This recipe is quite literally ancient! I found it in my Mother’s Recipe book but it is actually my grandmother’s recipe. Just like many of the good old recipes, it is easy to make and it tastes wonderful with a cup of tea! What you will need: 450 grams dates 1 cup cold water 1 Continue Reading
This recipe is one from Mum’s Recipe book and in our house, when I was growing up, it was my brother’s favourite. The resulting slice is a little like a museli bar in texture and can be make in individual silicon moulds. I add a few extras to make it more interesting. I made it Continue Reading
These days when we think bacon, egg and pastry we think ‘quiche’. But before quiche there was a bacon and egg pie which was a masterpiece to see as well as to eat. My mum made this pie for special picnics and it took her a long time to make. To cut the time short Continue Reading
It would be easy to spend hundreds of dollars each year for beauty products wouldn’t it? There are so many different brands, products etc. and we are told by the marketing people that we need them all. But what do we really need each day? I have fairly simple needs – I need a moisturiser Continue Reading
