by Marylouise Cartwright | Feb 24, 2014 | Garden, Leeks
Finally I am harvesting my leeks. I planted these babies in April and finally they have matured. Plant in autumn and harvest in summer. They take a long time but they are low maintenance and look great in the vege patch. I had no problems with...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Feb 20, 2014 | recipes, rosella flowers
Try this simple recipe yourself and impress your friends. Rosella flowers and the cordial/syrup that they produce are a delight. Here I have used a champagne flute, put a splash of syrup in the bottom, popped in a flower and topped up with soda...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Feb 17, 2014 | beans and eggs., capsicum, chillies, corn, Rosellas
Check this out!Rosellas, corn, capsicum, chilies, beans and eggs. Now I know it looks like I am a natural at this farming thingy …. but I have put in a big effort. It is time consuming and yet rewarding so I do suggest everyone has a go at farming on...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Feb 14, 2014 | gifts, recipes, Valentine's Day Cakes
I don’t know what all the fuss is about. If you don’t want to celebrate it, don’t. I think what is wrong with a day to remind you to tell the people you love how you feel.I like to make cakes and put them in the lunch boxes for my family....
by Marylouise Cartwright | Feb 10, 2014 | Chocolate cake, gifts
Instead of making a round cake – try doing a batch of cup cakes and decorating them with the teenager’s favourite sweet.These sour straps are always a good choice as they look spectacular. I wonder what else would...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Feb 5, 2014 | relaxation
Recently my family and I went to the Gabba to watch an ODI. It was a cracker of a game….. record breaking even. I really enjoyed the day even though they ran out of Chiko rolls. It was a real eye opener for me as some people have a strange idea of how to...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Feb 2, 2014 | Garden, spider lily
These Spider Lilies are beautiful even before they flower. Their strappy, green foliage is enough to make them a favourite of mine. But, after a recent shower of rain – they sprang into action. Very impressive … don’t you...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Dec 13, 2013 | Christmas, gifts, rocky road
Make these individual serves of Rocky Road as a little gift for your friends. Melt some good quality chocolate and mix in whatever lollies they like. I use marshmallows, fruit jellies, nuts, clinkers and smarties but you could use whatever you like really....
by Marylouise Cartwright | Dec 13, 2013 | Chalk art, gifts, inexpensive, relaxing
Looking for an inexpensive gift for all ages? Don’t forget an old classic. Chalk!! My teenage children still like to find a shady spot, play some tunes on their Ipod and draw a work of art. It is a very relaxing thing for them to do. It...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Dec 4, 2013 | and apollo tomatoes, beans, broad beans, capsicum chillies, cherry, corn, cucumbers, Garden, roma, vegetables
Have a look at my haul for today. Broad beans, corn, cucumbers, cherry, roma, and apollo tomatoes, capsicum chillies, and beans. Even the girls from Pecker Palace came to the party with eggs. So happy it is ridiculous. Do you grow...
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