Claudia and I were on our own most of the week, while our menfolk were off at camp. It was fun spending so much time with my favorite girl, and with girl time comes chocolate. We think they just go hand in hand. Both of us were in the mood for brownies, but it was too hot to turn on the oven. Solution? Only 3 ingredients and we each had a frozen, drinkable brownie. 3 cups vanilla ice cream.

Sunday, February 2, 2014. The happenings of December and January. 1 Prince opening his Christmas present. 2 We bought ourselves a Kayak! 3 My nephew B with my baby chickens. 4 My nephew J getting baptised. 5 Huband and brother-in-law at Girraween National Park. 6 Brother-in-law and Fiance with Husband and I at Girraween National Park. 8 The Pyramid, Girraween N. 1 The resident Butcher Bird that likes me to hand feed him. 2 Me modeling a new Basilbee top. 4 Charlie the kitten at Ruah Rainforest Retreat.

Wondering why her people have not risen to take ownership of their nation! Allowing injustice to be done to those who are bold enough to stand for what is right. Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Ramps, Young Corn, Fresh Morel and Procino Mushroom. Thursday, April 17, 2014. Foie gras marinated with Saikyo miso,. Braised pork shank with sweet soy sauce,. Served with green pea puree, roasted onion and sautéed ramp. Tuesday, February 25, 2014.