poreta eggs

There is this lovely old lady named Rosella, whom owns the local village (Poreta) store. She sells all the simple necessities from olive oil, local bread, fruit, milk, cheese, washing powder, toothpaste. Even serves up delicious espresso. Fortunately for us, our brother-in-law speaks fluent, beautiful Italian, as Rosella speaks next to no English. Rosella absolutely loves Simon and engages him in some wonderful conversations and S always comes back from her little store with goodies.
What we adore about her is her passion and support of her local farmers and their produce. We had to giggle, S popped down to get some eggs for breakfast one morning. The Poreta chickens apparently hadn't laid enough eggs this particular day. Rosella did however have other eggs from another village in the fridge, when S asked if he could buy them Rosella insisted he wait for some Poreta eggs, they are much, much better!! So above are our Poreta eggs carried back in brown paper and absolutely delicious I might add. It's Sunday, are you having eggs for breakfast?

wholefood for children

When my baby's little mouth first opened asking for food, I suddenly realised what a big responsibility this mum thing is. My boy is so pure and it's up to me to keep him this way. When I started feeding him solids from six months I looked to this Wholefood for Children book by natural food guru Jude Blereau that my sister told me about. I love it and it's not just because the pages are coloured in pastel pink and blue sweetness. Her philosophy about food - to keep it whole, organic, nourishing, delicious and served with love - is heartwarming and inspiring. I also love that most of the recipes are for the whole family so it's helping us eat more consciously too. We're a bit hooked on the Baby Kichari recipe consisting of red lentils, quinoa, coconut oil and butternut pumpkin, among other spices and stocks. Do you know how creamy red lentils are! Delicious. Thanks Jude! Her blog is full of recipes and wholefood wisdom but I love holding her book in my hands.

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jellyfish

Jellyfish in Brisbane with some of our besties on Sunday night. Wow the food is incredible, service impeccable, atmosphere quirky and fun. Highly recommended in my books. We had been to Aria around 2 weeks ago with some other dear friends and although the food was lovely, my hubby's steak was a bit tough though, it just had no atmosphere. We all felt like we were in a big hotel restaurant and should have been wondering up to our rooms after dinner for our flights the next day. Maybe I missed something though as it has an amazing reputation. If you have to choose, it has to be Jellyfish. Mmmm
Thank you travel memo for the image

more beautiful easter treasures

AND I always love a visit to follow studio. Look at these little easter delicacies, egg shell brownies, I want to run home and make these tonight, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, yummy, yummy, yummy. Found via la receta de la felicidad.

potato head

Another Balinese gem, Potato Head Beach Club, located in Seminyak. This grand haven offers an escape from madness - think pristine, fresh, cool ambience. Be thirsty, hungry and take your swimmers for a dip. Oh and have your eyes and senses prepared for some stimulus.  

a bali alice in wonderland

I want to jump through the looking glass. This was a desert bar at the W Hotel Seminyak, sweet. More W Hotel photos to come.

cafe bali

A blissful cafe, amongst the mania that is Bali. Cafe Bali in Seminyak is a gorgeous, white-washed, airy retreat, serving delicious refreshments and yummy fresh food.

sweet sugar dough

There were too many, I couldn't leave any out. What a way to sell doughnuts. YUM. Via Photographer Chris Court 

freemans

Freemans Restaurant hidden away at the end of Freeman Alley in NoLita, NYC is cosy and delicious and well worth a visit. Enjoy.

i can't stop reading

I'm loving Marlena de Blasi and her gorgeous books. It makes you want to jump on a plane to Italy - pronto! 1000 days in Venice is her first book, it's lovely, followed by 1000 days in Tuscany and The Lady in the Palazzo - which I'm reading at the moment.