tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17961183584262560802012-02-17T06:28:23.141+11:00A fascination with reading blogs of others has made me decide to indulge in my own. Most likely it will peter out after a few entries, much like my attempts at keeping a journal when I was younger. Like those journal entries it will probably bore the hell out of anyone who happens along this blog ...but I'm going to do it anyway. Read on for snippets from my life with partner K and son M. Enjoy xxMama Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10505159339882163078noreply@blogger.comBlogger141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796118358426256080.post-68793174841483016572012-01-22T12:19:00.002+11:002012-01-22T12:24:54.958+11:00

At last ... a cafe deep in the western 'burbs that has the potential to match it with the best those north of the river (and Yarraville/Seddon) have to offer.  Located in the old Euro Masonic hall in Sunshine, the space is "old skool" hall with retro table, chairs and coffee tables.  It's super spacious and the coffee is fantastic - hallelujah!! I believe they use Sensory Lab beans.  On a 

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Yesterday we received an email which had some exciting news ... a local produce swap meet in my neck of the woods.  To be honest I don't really have any excess atm. Baked goodies are welcome however as a "swap" item so I might have to get my thinking cap on and come up with a tasty treat or two the locals will be happy to swap. Okay, so what are the benefits you ask?  * To provide an

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Ok, I admit I have been ohhhh so lazy with posts on this blog.  I will try and be better.  No promises though! Anyway, onto the reason as to why I am finally posting again ... JACK & DAISY cafe in Pascoe Vale.  K, M and I made a trip there for lunch this Tuesday just gone and it was fabulous.  Food was yummy.  Staff were the friendliest I have ever (I kid you not!) come across and there was a "

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The sun was out yesterday so K & I decided lunch out was a good idea.  Of course we needed a kid friendly venue with M coming along.  Happy River Cafe in Footscray is by far the best kid friendly cafe we've come across, they have a massive front lawn, mats, and tubs of toys ... the kids have a ball!!  The coffee and food aren't too bad either which is fabulous for us parents.  My only gripe would

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Last post I mentioned I had left my old workplace recently.  I forgot to mention the wonderful going away pressies I received from my fabulous (ex) workmates.  A fantastic bottle of wine AND Stephanie Alexander's  "the cook's companion".  I LOVE it ...and on Saturday night I made the self saucing choc pudding recipe for my madre and sister.  It was delicious and I plan on cooking it again this

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Good news - I am a lady of leisure!  Swets come to an end on the 27th August, and boy am I happy about that. :-) On Friday I had the house to myself and decided a curry was in order.  One with lamb.  Now I have never made a curry from scratch so I was looking forward to the challenge, but didn't want to undertake anything too complicated first time round.  I found a recipe on the Foodie Fight

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Yes folks, I've been slack (as I warned I may be) and not posted for many a month.  I intend on doing a food post this evening with a recipe from the recent Australian Gourmet Traveller (Greek issue ... I loved it!).    I will need to consult with K about which recipe I should try as I have been promising her I would attempt at least two from each issue of AGT ... K gave me a subscription for

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Our good friend Z who is staying with us at the moment will be in a local production for the Midsumma Festival.  We've been lucky enough to score a free double pass and encourage everyone to go along.  The play is called From Arsehole to Breakfast and will be playing at Northcote Town Hall from Jan 26th to 31st, 2010.  Get yourself along and support the GLBTI community.  Break a leg Z!  xxoo

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K & I discovered an old skool donut van which often sets up shop at the local Harvey Norman (in Sunshine) on a Saturday.  Home made, super delicious, and worth the trek to the western burbs! 

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2010 is time for me to get out of this depressing job and into something of my own.  My bible at the moment is http://www.realbusinesses.com.au/  Yes, that's right folks, I want my own little business ... I want to be in control of my own destiny and answer only to myself (oooh ok, and maybe to K).  Fuck large companies where you are as disposable as the nappies M wears.  I've been marching to

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This morning I found out someone I know passed away yesterday at the very young age of 31.   My heart goes out to her loved ones, I hope they find the strength to get through this very hard time. To everyone else, cherish those that you love as you never know how long they (or you) will be here. R.I.P. Sally ...xo

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Get on board Peeps, a great cause and one I hope to be able to donate prizes to next year via this blog!    FYI - My bids are on ... AP03 : Which is for a cooking class for 4 at Sunnybrae Restaurant & Cooking School valued at $400.00 ... see http://sunnybraerestaurantandcookingschool.blogspot.com/ AP07 : Which is a dining voucher for 2 at Cutler & Co valued at $250.00 ... see http://

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...and our place smells of the divine Xmas tree we have up.  Brought from a tree farm @ Beveridge just outside of Melbourne, it's 7ft of gorgeous-ness!  Thanks goes out to J & A for the long drive out to purchase this handsome specimen and deliver it to our door ... you guys rock!   I have many fond memories as a kid going searching for the "perfect" tree down along the railway line, out to

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Who can believe we'll all be sitting down to a hearty Christmas lunch this time next week ...I can't!  2009 has flown by in a blur of soggy napppies, dull days at work, gorgeous smiles from M, interrupted sleeps, and some fabulous food.  I also discovered I like gin ... a lot!!  My thanks goes out to DC from work for this discovery.  I must also extend thanks to KG, DW & RS for being free and

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