I've learned that....

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away. "

One day at a time!

“One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering.”

Never Grow up!

I really love this song by Taylor Swift.

Somewhere over the Rainbow

Where dreams really do come true!

I will always love you

My wish for you .....

I hope life treats you kind;
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
And I wish you, joy and happiness;
But above all this, I wish you LOVE.


Dolly Parton (I will always love you)

Life is a journey!

Life is a journey, and love is what
makes that journey worthwhile.

Author unknown

Homemade Pink Grapefruit, Lime and Bergamont Brown Sugar Body Scrub

This is a Body Scrub recipe that I have made as christmas presents for my friends. It's the first time I have made a Body Scrub and it turned out great. You can use any scent. I chose pinkgrapefruit, lime and bergamont. It smells fresh and invigorating.

Makes enough to fill a one litre jar.

Ingredients:

Half cup of Rock Salt

Two cups of organic brown sugar

Two cups of Epson salts

One cup of extra virgin olive oil

The oil of ten Evening Primrose Capsules

One cup of poppy seeds

10 drops each of chosen aromatherapy oil *( I used bergamont, lime and pink grapefruit)

Utensils

Large glass bowl

Wooden spoon

Measuring cups

Clean glass jars with lids

Organza Ribbon

Method:

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl (brown sugar, espon salts, rock salt and poppy seeds)

Add extra virgin olive oil

Carefully pierce evening primrose oil capsules and add to olive oil

Add essential oil , one drop at a time

Mix ingredients thoroughly together

Place in clean sterile jars.

Decorate with ribbon and tags

I had a lot of fun making my own labels and ingredient tag in Photoshop. I laminated my pictures of citrus fruits and tied them to the jar with organza ribbon. The labels turned out great and the scrub looks and smells divine. The kitchen smelt lovely and it's lots of fun to make.

*Note: Please don't use synthetic oils

Byron Bay (N.S.W) Light House.

Mr Pelican Poem

A wonderful bird is the pelican,

His bill can hold more than his belican (or belly can).

He can take in his beak food enough for a week,

But I'm damned if I see how the helican (or hell he can).

Photos taken at Jacobs Well Mangroves, Queensland Australia.

Clouds in the pond (Jacobs Well) Queensland.

Daydreaming!

I took this photo when I was visiting Jacobs Well.

Tomatoes

My Water Tank raised vegetable garden beds.

Heirloom Capsicums

Silverbeet (Rainbow chard)

Heart shaped mini tomatoes

Home grown Capsicum

Home grown Eggplant

Home-grown cucumbers

Plants in my garden (Bird of Paradise)

Tropical Plants

Butter Lettuce and Marigolds

Pineapple plant from the top of a pineapple from the supermarket.

Variegated Shell Ginger plant

Dark Pink Hibiscus

Orange and Red Hibiscus

Candle Light

Balinese Water Goddess

Since we have put this statue in our garden it hasn't stopped raining !

Balinese Water Goddess

Nigella Lawsons easy croissants

Greek Yiros Wraps with Marinated Lamb and Garlic Yoghurt Dressing

4 Greek Yiros Wraps (Bazaar)
2 cups of Baby Spinach Leaves
6 Truss Vine Tomatoes
4 Spring Onions
Homemade Hummus
Homemade Garlic yoghurt dressing
400g Stir-fry lamb pieces

Homemade Hummus

1 400g can washed and drained chickpeas
1 Lemon juice and grated rind
1 clove of garlic
Good Splash of olive oil
Sea salt flakes
Ground black pepper

Method

1.Place all ingredients in a food processor and whiz to a smooth paste.

Homemade Garlic Yoghurt Dressing

1 Small tub of Greek-Style Yoghurt
1 clove of garlic
Sea salt flakes
Ground black pepper

Method

1. Grate garlic clove finely , then add to yoghurt.
2. Season with sea salt flakes and ground black pepper.
3. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.


Marinated Lamb

Ingredients

400g Stir-fry lamb pieces
1 lemon juiced and grated rind
1 clove of garlic grated
Sea salt flakes
Black ground pepper
Handful of fresh mint leaves torn
Handful of fresh lemon balm leaves torn
1 Kaffar lime leave chopped
¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
Splash of olive oil

Method

1. Places all ingredients including carcass of squeezed lemon in a snap lock bag.
2. Leave to marinate overnight in fridge.

Before cooking lamb on BBQ remove lemon carcass and Kaffar lime leaves and discard.


Then


1. Wrap the Greek Yiros wraps in foil and place in 180c degree oven for 5 mins to warm through.
2. Cook Lamb on BBQ or frypan until browned.
3. When wraps are heated spread with home- made hummus.
4. Place baby spinach leaves on top of hummus.
5. Next place the chopped tomatoes on baby spinach leaves.
6. Add cooked marinated lamb.
7. Drizzle yoghurt dressing on top.
8. Sprinkle with chopped spring onions.

Waterlillies

Homemade vanilla,chocolate and strawberry sponge topped with choc dipped strawberries dipped in toasted almonds

Buddha Quote

"Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest
wealth, faithfulness the best relationship."

Buddha

Easy homemade lavender bags

Materials

• Lavender
• Lavender Oil
• Organza draw string bags

Place dried lavender and one teaspoon of lavender oil in a bowl.

Gently rub together with fingers ( try not to fall asleep - zzz)

Scoop into organza bags and tie with a knot.

Place in linen cupboard, pillow slip, underwear and pyjama draw.

Sweet dreams.

My latest Baby Cakes

Nice bright colours for a baby boy.

"If you live to be 100,

I hope to be 100 minus 1 day,

so I never have to live without you."

Winnie the Pooh

Dedicated to my one and only, David.

Rainy days

"Life isn't about waiting for

the storm to pass

it's about learning how

to dance in the rain."

Anonymous