What do you do when a friendly neighbour gifts you a large bag of homegrown apricots? Make Apricot Crumble of course! If you are lucky enough to have an abundance of apricots, this delicious fruit crumble recipe is super easy to make and requires minimal preparation. I’ve never been a huge fan of apricots in the past until I tasted…
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We kicked off the new year with an ‘out of this world’ family outing to see the premiere performance of Cirque Stratosphere. Gone are the days where a trip to the circus meant sitting on uncomfortable wooden benches under a draughty tent. Cirque Stratosphere is circus elevated to the next level, in more ways than one. Playing at Melbourne’s luxurious…
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If you have friends and family overseas and are looking for a uniquely Australian gift to send them this Christmas. I have the perfect selection for you from some wonderfully talented local Etsy makers. I love how these designers, artists and makers have interpreted classic Aussie motifs and icons in fresh contemporary ways. I’m feeling a little patriotic and would…
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Always dreamt of playing in a giant Snow Globe? Fancied swimming in a pool full of pink marshmallows? Maybe even having a tinsel bath? Well your wildest dreams can finally become a reality at Melbourne’s newest immersive festive experience Christmasland, by the people that brought you Sugar Republic. Returning to Fitzroy’s historic building and the original Sugar Republic Pop-Up location…
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It’s very rare that we don’t have a few brownish bananas sitting in our fruit bowl. I honestly think most of the household leaves them to over-ripen on purpose, just so I can bake banana cake! This past weekend our fruit bowl was laden with bananas just about to hit the ‘point of no return’, where they needed to be…
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I’m partnering up with NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto this month to show you how you can upgrade your mornings. Since receiving my new NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Esperta Coffee Machine, we’ve been skipping our regular weekend cafe breakfast outings and enjoying more cafe style coffee at home. I’ve become quite partial to a nice flat white. It’s so easy to make, with…
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School holidays start next week here in Victoria, and it’s about time too. Term 3 feels like it’s dragged on forever! The Spring school holidays are always our favourite because the weather is getting nicer, and there is just so much good stuff going on in and around Melbourne. To help us plan out our 2 weeks, I printed out…
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When was the last time you had a good catch up with your friends? For me it had been way too long, so when my new NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto machine arrived, I knew it was time to make some calls and get the gang together for a coffee fueled afternoon of crafting. Better known as a ‘crafternoon’. It didn’t take…
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Whether you are heading down the Great Ocean Road for a day trip, a weekend escape or a longer adventure, spending some time in Lorne is always a great idea. It’s an amazingly family friendly destination with things to see and do for kids (and grownups) of all ages. I’ve rounded up our Top 10 recommendations for activities in Lorne…
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When Emma and I were offered to review the new musical, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, we felt like we’d won a Golden Ticket! Melbourne winter’s can be so long and cold, so a trip to the theater is always great way to brush off those winter blues. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of our favourite…
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