I spent my first day back in an office yesterday. It didn't kill me. Although the discovery of a Diet Coke machine in the staff kitchen might. It's crammed with budget-priced $1.40 cans, all calling my name. I had such good intentions, I even took a box of peppermint tea bags and a mug to... Continue Reading →

Ah, now this is the way to entertain ... have your friend bring a few kilos of lamb and rice from her favourite Lebanese bakery in Arncliffe, plus a kilo of fattoush salad. Accessorise with a haloumi, pumpkin and rocket salad (just so you feel you've contributed something). Scoop a few pre-made dips into ceramic... Continue Reading →

Never ones to let the grass grow under our feet, the Household enjoyed an insanely hectic Sunday. First we hosted a lunch for 11 (recipes to come this arvo), then we dashed to Bondi to catch the final day of Sculpture By The Sea, before finally parking ourselves at the Bondi Icebergs (the cheap seats)... Continue Reading →

I was planning to make a fancy miso-marinated grilled chicken dish last night, but discovered the miso was over expiry. Damn. So I improvised and made this dish. The Sprogs whinged their heads off at first - don't give me too much soup, don't give me too many noodles, I want bread with it ...... Continue Reading →

Husband has started working weekends. Blah. So I'm touring the fetes and fairs of Sydney to amuse the Sprogs in his craft-obsessed absence. Yesterday we visited a Steiner school fair, which involved lots of hippie clothing stalls, earnest entertainment for the kids and a healthy dose of school envy for me. It's not that I... Continue Reading →

Last night I was lucky enough to score an invite to Girls Night In. In case you haven't heard, it's an annual event to raise money for the Cancer Council: "Girls’ Night In is a fantastic chance to catch up with the girls, have fun and raise funds for all women's cancers. Getting involved is easy.... Continue Reading →

I love this post from Housegoeshollywood so much - yes, yes, I'm biased -  I can't help reblogging it here. Check out the Halloween pics celebs have been tweeting this week ... * The Rock (aka Dwayne Johnson) made a great Hulk, posting on Twitter: 'Don't make angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry ~ The People's... Continue Reading →

When I told my sister-in-law a blog I'd written, called "I'm glad my kids aren't fat", was being republished on Mamamia she said: "Good luck and put on your thick skin." After the post went live, I nervously checked the comments once, saw a few people were agreeing with me, a few were disagreeing, and decided... Continue Reading →

I love the way Aussies transform foreign traditions. Halloween becomes an excuse for a street party - neighbours gathered on folding chairs on their front lawns, drinking beers and nattering, while their kids marauded the suburb for lollies. We hit the sultry streets around 4.30pm. Every time the Sprogs saw a pumpkin decoration they'd launch... Continue Reading →