He knew that look, the determined one that popped up more frequently than he would have liked. "We can pick our own berries on the way home - and it isn't even that much out of the way - we can leave a bit earlier and just have to take this road instead of that road and then....." I trailed off, knowing that he would oblige, albeit with the requisite sigh and eye roll. RJ had gifted me a long weekend away in Bowral for Christmas [um, 2011, yeah...] so one fine Friday afternoon about a … [Read more...]
In My Kitchen: January 2013
Looking around my kitchen in early January I thought to myself "after a robust first go in December surely there's nothing left to share for Celia's 'In My Kitchen' January linkup". Boy was I wrong. There were of course a few bits and pieces from Christmas but it is amazing what else pops up when you're looking for it! Off we go… In my kitchen this January: Last month I made it quite clear that we have unfortunate counter tops, so I figured this month we'd start off with a peek at them. … [Read more...]
In my kitchen: December 2012
Each month, Celia from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial hosts a feature called 'In my kitchen'. After months of peeking in through the window at other people I figured it was time to share what's happening on my own yellow laminate benchtop! A few new discoveries and a few fun bits and pieces - here we go... In my kitchen this December is: Further proof of my purple vegetable obsession manifesting in the form of purple kale and purple carrots from Eveleigh Market. ...yellow bench-top covered … [Read more...]
Weekend Wrap: Bread, Berries & Books
A quick peek on what's been happening and what's coming up. I hope to get a few 'Around Town' posts up shortly but for now: Bread, Berries & Books. Don't forget, even when things are a bit quiet around here there is plenty happening over on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. Make sure to subscribe to 84th & 3rd by email too - no spam, just new posts straight to your inbox! Bread When a box with Pyrex shows up at my door who am I to argue? Although a wonderful surprise and … [Read more...]
Stuff-n-Things Saturday – Sweet, Salty and Inspired
It's been a while since I did a 'Things and stuff and more things' wrap up round these parts. As a result some of this stuff has been floating round the interwebz for a while but hopefully you'll enjoy! Sweet: We've announced our June theme for the Sweet Adventures Blog Hop and it's one of my most favourite of things - Pie! KC from Capers of the Kitchen Crusader is our hostess, head over to her post to find out more, I hope you can join us.I already know what I'm making, but what's your … [Read more...]
Things and stuff and more things – Dessert!
What is it about dessert that inspires such awe and devotion? Dessert posts without fail garner more attention than savory meals - no matter how decadent those meals may be. Full TV shows dedicated to amazing creations of sugar and magic have taken over the airwaves in recent years. Even the most decadent degustation meals are punctuated and talked about and defined [more often than not] by the dessert choices at the end. Good desserts are the popular girl at the party, the new mysterious kid … [Read more...]
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice…
...that's what little girls are made of. And lets be honest, whether we are 6 or 30-something or 70-something we all like sweet, pretty things, you know it's true. Things and Stuff and More Things Thursday is brought to you this week by a couple of sweet links a SABH announcement and a Christmas gift flash-back. Up first the food: I remember years ago being told that you could grow a pineapple from the crown. Turns out it's true, no joke. Check out these step by step instructions from … [Read more...]
