So that was a longer break than I had planned. Basically, I went back to work, where there were grants, organising our participation in Midsumma, and the aftermath of the restructure – I have lost six labs and gained six…
When I got back to work after my long service leave earlier this year, I discovered a cookbook on my desk, courtesy of one of my Professors. This is an excellent way to come back from long service leave and…
Have you ever had a favourite favourite cookbook in all the world, a cookbook that is perfect in every way, that sings your name in a siren-like voice, a cookbook that compels you to bake nineteen different cakes over the…
I love this cookbook. Love it, love it, love it. So much. I bought it just under a week ago and so far I have made twelve recipes from it, and they were all gorgeous and it just makes me…
Once again, I have to apologise for being an absentee blogger. I’m afraid I have no real excuse – this has just been one of those weeks when I’m wandering around feeling tired a lot (which could not possibly have…
My beautiful scientists at work nominated me for the Engagement Award last year (I’m still not entirely sure what Engagement means in this context), and I won it! I’m not sure who was more delighted – me, with my book…
It’s very hot today – in fact, it’s our first really hot day for the season – which is a pity, because I wanted to make red lemonade scones and fruit mince and Christmas Pudding, and also to start perfecting…
Note: Yes, I’m a bit of an absentee blogger at the moment. Work is particularly crazy, I’m preparing for three separate and unrelated concerts in two weeks’ time, and I’m too tired to feel like eating, let alone cooking anything…
Oh wow, I went to the Book Depository to get the link for My Cousin Rosa and discovered that Rosa has another book out! And that was probably the one that Rita (aka The Italian Lady at the farmers’ market)’s…
Recipe for a Baking Frenzy 1. Be seduced by the new Women’s Weekly Little Squares and Slices cookbook when out at lunch on Thursday. Accidentally buy it (this could happen to anyone). 2. Spend quite a lot of Thursday afternoon…
