Pea and Ham soup

This is the first of the soups for winter 2012. I make big pots and freeze them for evening meals. I use a smoked ham hock for this and green split peas. Mark gave me the idea of adding fresh peas at the end. This gives a wonderful burst of fresh flavour.

Perfect on a cold night

There will be more flavours to follow.

Zucchini Frittata

Just out of the oven

I used spinach and cherry tomatoes from the garden, a bag of Zucchini's on special for $2, some eggs left over cream, an onion, and to top it off a piece of herb cheese (grated over the top) I hid in the freezer a month ago so I couldn't eat it all in one day.
Just lovely with my home made tomato relish.

Oxford Street Paddington Sydney

Date scone with berry flavoured butter

Last weekend in Sydney I trekked to Oxford St from Kings Cross in the rain. On previous visits to Sydney I found great shops and a great vibe here. This scone was the most exciting thing about the visit. The whole place is sad with heaps of empty shops.
I saw a sign for a coffee shop pointing down an alley. What a cute place. Lovely friendly staff and great coffee and fresh hot scones. "Not Just coffee'.

This Morning's Breakfast

Carol and I walked to Mowbray Park this morning and back. I made a thermos of coffee and we bought pastries on the way.

So peaceful

It was so quiet and serene, we couldn't even hear the peak hour traffic on the road.

Pumpkin Panzanella

I have had this recipe for Pumpkin Panzanella sitting in my file for a few years. I have a massive file of things I am going to try one day. As I really love the traditional panzanella, I finally decided to give this one a go.
Needless to say it was delicious. Sweet roasted pumpkin, ciabatta cubes toasted in oil, black olives, garlic fresh basil, bocconcini etc - whats not to love.

fabulous flavours

Pasta Curtain

This curtain made out of pasta is such fun. I wonder how long this would last.

Scott Street Apartments Kangaroo Point

I was invited to view the opening of these apartments last week. One of my friends had done the interior decor of this particular apartment.

I love this table and the decanters

Story bridge

View from the balcony

I would love to see this every night

Bedroom

Dining Room