A byootaful Life

I struggled with the title because, seriously, what do you call two pots of vegetables, one pot of herbs and one pot of fruit – it’s hardly a garden or a patch. And they live on the BBQ. Whatever they are called, they are my latest obsession. You might remember me mentioning going to Bunnings [...]

I just wanted to say thankyou for all your kind and encouraging comments on my last post. ________________________________ One of Phill’s favourite desserts are those little egg custard tarts you can buy from supermarkets. They are beautifully yellow in a little pastry case, with nutmeg sprinkled on top and they are usually delicious. However, we [...]

Sometimes I throw together a lunch that looks so delicious and yum that I just have to blog about it. That’s normal, right? You’ve done that before?  This particular lunch was freshly made BLT English muffins with mayonnaise and everything was just so crisp and fresh and delicious. Look at how perfect that looks? And [...]

I confess – I am a fish & chips addict. I can’t go past a delicious dinner of crispy fried fish and crunchy chips, served with an aoli or tartare sauce and of course, green mushy peas, yum! So when Phill and I decided to travel to England, I knew I had to give myself [...]

I generally do a grocery shop once every two weeks or so. Some women like to shop for clothes, or shoes  – I shop for groceries. I really enjoy it and I can spend a good hour wandering the aisles with my trolley (yes TROLLEY!) deciding whether we’re going to be healthy or naughty. Healthy [...]