This blog needs one. I’m a bit bored of the look. So I may play with things a bit. Especially as the Wordpress editor keeps messing with the formatting.
Posts from ‘July, 2008’
Arrr!
There are big things about to happen; massive changes in the wings. (Massive might be an overstatement.) Excitement is bubbling under the surface of my skin and I have this renewed surge of energy.
I’ve spoken of serendipity before. Things meant to be. Last Tuesday I casually dropped a request at daycare for Tuesdays. Should Tuesday become available in [...]
Slow Cooker Prawn Risotto
Verdict: Not terrible, but a bit mushy. There simply is no lazy way to cook risotto. It must be done on the stove top.
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1 1/2 cups aborio rice
1 can tomato puree
500ml carton chicken stock
500g packet frozen royal red prawns
Garlic
Silverbeet or asparagus (finely choppped)
Parmesan (fresh)
½ tsp Chicken stock powder
lemon juice
Put rice, tomato puree and [...]
Work in Progress
Here’s a preview of the cot quilt I’m making for Lincoln’s room. Miss Bindy helped me make a nappy stacker for Fraser when I was pregnant way back then and I’m now putting the scraps to work on this matching quilt. [...]
Saturday was great! Some shopping, a late lunch, of King Prawn caesar salad and a glass of chardy, at the Sheraton on the Park, a free room upgrade and plenty of getting ready time for the black tie do. I spent a birthday gift voucher on expensive eyeliner and diamond lip gloss; bought some books; [...]
