Norwegian Meatballs (that will leave you wondering why you ever ate the Swedish ones..)

At 00.50 tonight my parents will be touching down on Australian soil for the first time ever. They’re mid-air as we speak, and no doubt dreaming of sunny days and never-ending beaches in the magical land of Oz. Continue reading

Floods, Tornados and My Special Roast Chicken to Warm the Cockles

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A snake clings to life on top of a barbed wire fence during the QLD storms this weekend (source)

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This poor kangaroo seeks refuge from the violent floods (source)

I believe I mentioned a bit of rain in my last post. Little did I know. Queensland is now flooded, leaving families without homes and some without their loved ones. We have been indoors for three days, staying at a safe distance from flying debris and the likes. Continue reading

Mmmmm… Homemade Honey Ice Cream for Rainy Days

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Oh it’s a rough day. Fourth day of rain (which is a big deal here in the Sunshine State), bf away in (sunny!) Melbourne for work, I have a mountain of work on my desk and an even bigger mountain of washing to do. To top it off, in spite of the grey and rainy weather it is unbearably hot and muggy! It’s like all things ugly all at once.. Continue reading

Gluten troubles, YouTube moments and a Chocoholics Daydream..

Choc Chip Marshmallow Roast Almond Gelato

Choc Chip Marshmallow Roast Almond Gelato
by Thank Heavens – The Gluten Free Lifesaver

I think gluten knows I’ve got something on.. How else can it possibly be explained that I tend to get sick just before birthdays, dinner parties, holidays and anniversaries! Continue reading