Inquisitrix

Wow, Hi! Remember me? I haven’t been around much - We have unpacked a huge amount. We only have our guest room left and a couple of computer boxes in Rohan’s office, along with some “what do we do with this stuff” boxes out in the garage. All paintings, prints […]

We went to the Sister in Law’s house this weekend and babysit the kids so they could have some time to go to a cafe for a couple of hours and be human. Watching the kids was kind of fun. I am glad that we got to go home afterwards. Alone.
The Wookie […]

I don’t pretend to try to understand where these come from:
Bacon Ice Cream - Like there’s not ENOUGH saturated fat in ice cream?
Bacon Placemats - For the Martha Stewart of bacon lovers.
Bacon Caramel - For dessert? Or breakast?
Bacon Mints - Um, EW.
Bacon Martini - A new spin on the “Liquid Lunch”. But the […]

Today is a public holiday in Australia: The Queen’s Birthday. The Post was closed. Gym was open, but crowded. The Queen’s actual birthday is in April. And the Brits don’t even celebrate it. Nor have they ever.
What a great excuse to talk about Banana Bread! Perfect segue, No?
When […]

I made a roast beef in my 5 quart dutch oven, along with sweet potatoes, swedes and celery - Yay for winter fare. I have never tried Swedes before, but I don’t think they will be trying them again. A distinct bitter taste of sour kraut in my opinion with the texture of […]

The Wookie is out for the evening with his friend and I get an evening by myself to watch all of the bad American television that I want! So here I am, snuggled in bed with my laptop and a nice glass of red - A 2004 Pertaringa, McLaren Vale Understudy Cabernet Petit Verdot. […]

It’s been a slow, cold day. I forget that it gets this cold here. I have been drinking tea and listening to the most awesome rain come down all day. Our lawn is actually growing! Weeds, I know, but it’s not dirt and hay anymore.
I have been craving something other […]

Yum. Need I say more?

These are incredibly EASY to make. I have seen sausage rolls around since I arrived in Australia, but the Wookie won’t touch them. He is worried about the ‘mystery meat’ and I can’t say that I blame him.
Then one day we went to a party at his sister’s […]

Me, opening one eye from a deep sleep: “Sweatheart, did you just cook some bacon?”
Wookie: “Yes… Did you want some?”
Me: “For the love of God, please promise me that you won’t ever cook bacon at 1:30 in the morning again.”

Today we went to a Greek Christening. The Wookie’s trading partner christened his son Michael with an Orthodox service followed by lunch at a Greek Tavern restaurant.
It was a sweet affair. The kids all ran wild on the dance floor and got down to some Wiggles sprinkled intermittently with traditional Greek music. The […]