Melbourne Mumcation

 The scorching 40+ degree temperatures didn't stop me making my way through Melbourne, although it did save my pennies... as shopping in a heat wave is not my idea of fun.  I did a quick Hawthorn visit to Maiike store and some lunch at Liar Liar ....(At the Woodsfolk was closed which i was a bit sad about)....I then called it quits and hit our amazing suite at The Prince for an afternoon nap, before catching up with hubby for a walk by the beach and a yummy ice cream...He booked me a relaxation Facial at Aurora Spa and then we wandered up to GoldenFields for a delish asian inspired dinner by talented chef Andrew McConnell.

The next day we had coffee at our long time fave Il Forneio before heading into the city....Hubby off to work and i hit a few stores around the City and found the cutest little caf called Alice Nivens for yet another coffee and cake.  After wandering a bit around Flinders and the Lanes, I escaped the heat at the Ian Potter Gallery to check out the Melbourne Now exhibition which was great! I then snuck in my last lunch (alone) at Movida with a yummy cuttlefish, chickpea & mint salad and fresh tomatoes before hitting the airport....short, sweet but a full night sleep and no food prep....priceless!

The North Side









  A few random pics from my recent stay at Quest Manly...its nice to explore your own city sometimes!

Pic 1 & 3 of Fika cafe

Pic 2 & 4 watching the ferries come in

Pic 5 - the new Miss Chu Tuckshop for great rice paper rolls & dumplings

Pic 6 - My sis and baby K having a snuggle at Hugos

Pretty Buds Bridal Shower...Chiswick

Following on from our crafty morning, we headed to Chiswick in Woollahra and endulged in the 'Collective Menu' - everything from fresh garden veges, veal ravioli, a spread of Wood Roasted Chicken, Beef Pie and Lamb + Rubarb Eclair & Chocolate Tart....yes, you had to roll us out of there!! We prettied the table with a gorgeous mix of rununculus & roses in lemon & white and the girls were spoilt with a gift box each filled with personalised tea towels, a little Bone China ornament, cookies, soap and a cupcake. Not to mention a visit by Matt Moran himself! What an amazing day and wishing the Bride to Be and even more Amazing Wedding!

I can taste the weekend!

Too delicious not to share!! Cherry Vanilla Cake!

image from Eat Read Love

Laduree

It's true!! the little melt in your mouth marvels are arriving in Sydney soon. Laduree is opening in Westfield City in July...excited much!

Long Weekend = Long Lunch

Some images of a lovely long lunch at my sisters place on Sunday. A yummy shoulder of Lamb with a mandarin & haloumi salad, followed by rhubarb & apple crumble.....! we drank peach tea & punched out triangles for my little ones first birthday invitations which i will upload when finished! Hope you guys had a lovely weekend too x

Saturday Night

Dinner with hubby, Sis & future Bro In-Law...Salmon with nam Jim sauce, Lemon Quinoa & Avo Salad & Nic's Peach, Bocconincini Salad...Daz's yummy honey, cinnamon tea cake! yum!

Simple Pleasures..

Doesn't this look lovely...lost more beautiful pics like this in Fleur Woods "Food, Friends & Fashion" Book. Hope you had a lovely weekend!

Tea & Hearts

A little tea & lemon heart cake to talk weddings with sis over the weekend..... Happy V Day everyone!

Sunday = Lazy Breakfast

Muesli, Eggs, Tea & Toast...3 meals a day thanks!

Tea & Lemon Cake

A spot of baking today...

Chewy Anzacs

What better way to celebrate living in the bestest country in the world than baking some ANZAC cookies for a little family lunch! Here is the recipe...
Ingredients...1 Cup oats, 1 cup plain flour, 1 cup dessicated coconut, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 125g butter, 2 tbs water, 1 tbs golden syrup, 1 tsp bicarb soda. Method... Pre-heat oven to 160 degrees and line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Sift flour into a big bowl, stir in oats, brown sugar & coconut. heat butter, golden syrup & water on low heat and add bicarb soda. Add to flour mixture. Use a tablespoon to mould cookies and squash down with a fork. bake for 10 mins or until golden.

Beautiful Crumb

Here she is...La Belle Miette (meaning beautiful crumb)..tha magical find in Hardware Lane Melbourne. Delicate & beautiful macarons, French tea...just a delight to visit x