For the love of food
My parents have an ‘interesting’ neighbour. Said neighbour has a certain fondness for feeding the birds. I’m not talking about a cute little bird feeder that attracts the occasional beautiful lorikeet, I’m talking a giant bag of corn that gets sprinkled dumped outside every other day. There is now a neighbourhood flock of pigeons, the [...]
When I was younger I was a champion sleeper. So much so that mum had to wake me up to take me to kindy (I’m pretty sure it started about 9.30am!). I was even such a sleeper that on holidays I would sleep through buffet breakfast. Can you believe it? On a family holiday to [...]
Did you know that strawberries are the only fruit to grow their seeds on the outside? I like to think of it as wearing their hearts on their sleeves. Given that, if strawberries had a personality I’m sure we’d be great friends. That hasn’t always been the case though. Would you believe me if I [...]
I’m very strategic about my seat choice when I travel. Some people like to sit by the window so they can admire the view. Not me. I like to sit in the aisle. I like to be able to get out of my seat easily without disturbing anyone and I also like to be able [...]
I was very sad to see Mindy leave Masterchef last night. For anyone not watching the series. Last night was the episode that cut the contestants down to the final three. I’d had my money (not literally, I’m too cheap for that) on Mindy for about two months. The dish she created last night was [...]
I know I harped on about not choosing favourites in yesterday but another battle has arisen – thick or thin crust pizza? I was a thin crust only girl until the other night when I tried out a new recipe. Oh boy was this pizza good. It could have been spread with a little olive [...]
I have decided to retire the bread maker. It has served me well over the last few years but I’ve also discovered that I can make bread just as well, if not better, without it. I don’t particularly like the shape of loaf it makes and my mix master can do all the kneading for [...]
I hope everyone has as big a chocolate hangover as me today. Easter and being a bride very soon do not go all that well together. Apart from eating too much chocolate I had a lovely day with family and friends and fabulous food. We’re up at Sunshine Beach for the long weekend staying with [...]
I was a hero this morning. Ok maybe not a serious hero in all senses of the word but I did make one family pretty happy. I was near the end of my Saturday morning walk/run when I spotted a gorgeous white fluffy kitten with big blue eyes cowering on the footpath. This little girl [...]
I’m a little late with my Easter inspiration this year. I was waiting for one of those light-bulb moments of creativity but it seems they just might have all been used up with wedding planing (maybe you have a quota every year). I did have a little strike of an idea the other day when [...]
Do you ever have those days where time seems to fly and nothing gets done? Ok I know everyone does but today is not my day. First up I turned off my alarm and went back to sleep instead of jumping up and heading out to the gym like I normally do. This does not [...]
You might remember this post from last year where I ate my way around Sydney in 3 days with my Sydney-sider (still Brisbane at heart) friend Kristin. Last weekend, we repeated the food fest this time with the boys too. I have lots of food adventures to share from the weekend and the first stop, [...]
I am Claire & I love food. Here you'll find my favourite recipes, tips, tricks, restaurants & plates full of frivolity with the odd crafty post. New inspiration posted daily.
