The boys share a chair

We have a 1950's saucer chair in the garage covered in sheep skins that the cats like to lie on in the winter. They are safe in the garage, can come and go through a window, and the morning sun shines right on the chair. Usually it is the fist one on the chair gets it for the morning. For the very first time in about 12 years we found them on the chair together.

together

Maxi was obviously there first and Rexi just sat on top of him. Rexi is more than twice his size. Maxi is not impressed.

Rexi won

30 minutes later I went out to check on the situation. Rexi had won. How relaxed does he look!

Cup cakes

Cup cakes still seem to be very much in fashion at all kinds of events. These were from a recent engagement party. These were firm and moist with a lovely butter icing.

They really tasted different to the 'fairy cakes' I used to make for the boys.

They really are an easy way to serve portions of cake/desert in the simplest form.
I have across them in many sizes from giant to mini sizes.

Winter 2011

My new table top decoration

I have been trying to find a 'winter theme' for the coffee table for June the start of winter. I don't want to buy anything new so went through my cupboards. This does look lovely in the evenings. The camelia's are from a neighbours bush in an ancient clag glue jar (prior to plastic ones).

My walk today - to West End

I haven't been to West End since the floods. I decided today to do my walk to check out if my favourite coffee shop is still there. I had read that it went under water.

Yes it is there. This place is fabulous at night. You always have to line up to order and pay and then hope you find a seat.

I can't wait to see if it has changed inside - I didn't have time to check it out today.

Cafe Meze

One of my favourite Greek Cafe's has moved next door to the 3 Monkeys.

We love to have a quick bite to eat before a show at QPAC.

Street Art

This used to spray mist and water, but since the water restrictions, it just seems to sit there. It does have soft changing pastel lights at night.

Today's produce

The recent rain has been so good for the vegie garden. the broadbean and the peas are doing very well. I planted a new lot of rocket last week, and all of the new herbs are happy.

Volunteer cherry tomatoes

Nav planted the lettuce but the cherry tomatoes just come up on a regular basis. They are so sweet in salads. If left a little long on the bush and they are soft or split - I just roast them for10 minutes and then throw them in a salad. Great with a drop of balsamic vinegar.

Small cars - the way of the future in the city

I saw a very small car in the city last week. Maybe we are also moving to the small car future as in the cities in Europe.

Angle parked in Florence

We saw small cars in Rome and Florence was full of them.

This one was in good repair

An altercation?-how tiny!

An electric one

So sensible for inner city living.

Spicy Chicken and rice noodle soup

I have been making this soup for about 12 years. Chicken stock and tom yum paste with chicken and flat rice noodles. It can be made in less than 30 minutes. Great on a rainy day. The coriander and chillies are from my vegie garden.