The Humble Omlette

There are times in life when you've either run out of inspiration for what to make for the evening meal or it's been a busy day and the event of cooking up a storm just isn't going to happen...that is when I find that the humble omlette makes it's way onto our dinner plates.

After one of those days recently, I made the omlettes and truly wondered why I don't make them more often. They are so quick, easy and delicious and you can us whatever you have on hand for the filling.

I'm glad I took the photos as I do think they warrant a blog post about them!

My method...I fried some bacon, mushrooms and tomato...whisked the eggs with parsley, s&p.
Cooked one side of the egg mixture in the frying pan, flipped it and then added the fried mix to one side of the omlette and flipped the other side over and slid it onto a plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The crotcheting bug has got me and as the cooler days are approaching I'm enjoying making a plain coloured scarfe. I haven't got too far to go, probably the next footy game I watch on tv will have it completed.

 

The latest addition to my Pinterest board is a lace patterend book cover.

 

You use the lace as the pattern and spray paint over it, to get the imprint onto the cover. It's a really nice effect. You can read the tutorial here.

PINTEREST...I have been on Pinterest for a couple of months now and have found it so useful. I have added so many ideas, recipes, decorating tips etc to my boards and I will always know where to find them. If you find a good idea while searching around the internet you simple just use the installed pin, to 'pin it' into one of your chosen board categories. You will then always have the photo in that board and the link to where you got the photo from. Great for tutorials and recipe ideas. If you would like to give Pinterest a try I am happy to send you an invite from my account...you receive the invite instantly and can then start on your way. If you just go to Pinterest and request an invite it will take up to a week before you receive the response back from them.  

Here is a recipe I pinned onto my recipe board this week...Cinnamon glazed popcorn. I haven't made it yet, but plan to soon!  The recipe can be found here

 Hope you enjoy your weekend whatever it is that you are up to.

 

This and that

We stayed home this Easter as we were looking after both our boys dogs as they and their partners were away. They are 2 labradors, Cooper is chocolate brown and Marshall is black.
Here they are with my hubby having a play and enjoying their outing at a local oval.

 

The weather over the Easter long weekend was beautiful. They days were sunny and clear skies with the evenings a bit chilly. Our town is located along the Murray River system. There has been lots of water coming down due to floods in the eastern states. I took a few shots of the swollen river.

 

 

Those trees are not usually in the water. There is usually quite an expanse of land in front where people park their cars and setup camp on the river, hence there was no camping by the river this Easter.

Our town puts on a free breakfast every Easter Saturday. It certainly attracts a crowd of visitors and locals who have the choice of hot cross buns, fruit, sausages, hamburgers, eggs, orange juice, tea, coffee and milo. Easter bunny makes an appearance with free chocolate eggs for the children. I help out every year and enjoy chatting to those who come out early to soak up the atmosphere. It's great for the traders as people usually stay around and visit the shops.

My favourite find on Pinterest this week was this quilt which I think I might give a try sometime soon!

You can find the pattern and instructions for the rag quilt here

From my camera this week!

Not too much happening, besides working and day to day routines BUT something very exciting is that one of our sons and his partner's house is starting to get built.
It's a few km's out of the town, so have made a couple of trips out there lately as things are happening.

Above: They have had their acre block for over a year, and have had the biiigg shed built!

 

Above: The waffle pad is in place ready for the cement to be laid.

Above: Foundation is now laid, so it will sit for a few weeks.

Above: I purchased these 2 scarves of late, love the colours, can't wait for it to be a bit cooler so I can wear them!

Above: Really happy with how this hare's foot fern is performing.

Crotcheted Bag Finish

I've really enjoyed getting into crotcheting and finished the bag I started a few weeks back.

 

Above: I lined the inside with a patchwork of fabric. 

  

On Friday night I went with a few friends over to Renmark to see 'The Descendant's with George Clooney. As I live in a regional area we always have to wait a little longer to see the latest releases, so I'm a bit behind!! We really enjoyed it. George played quite a different role than he normally does but made a very attractive Dad!!

 Saturday was St Patricks Day. We went to a function at the local bowling club called 'Shenanigans on the Green'. It was a fun night with a big marquee set up on an unused green and a DJ who played great dance floor tunes (not too many irish ones!!).
I didn't get any useable shots but the meal was superb with our local bakery making individual Guinness Pies and delish Apple Crumble.

After a late night it was a lazy Sunday. I made some egg and bacon delights for a quick tea.

 

Hope you are having a great week!

A weekend away with my sisters

As you may be aware I am one of six girls and we try and get together once a year for just a 'girls weekend away'. This year we stayed in a 6 person cottage at the Marion Holiday Park in Adelaide for a couple of nights. It was a beautiful park and very comfortable accommodation with our own decking and lovely views over a creek and reserve.

Above: The view from our deck.

There is always retail therapy when us girls get together and Saturday morning we went to Castle Plaza. We had fun looking around.

Above: My youngest sister Bronny with some groovy pjs.
Much too long for us girls though. Our average height would be 5 ft!!

Above: Wendy found some cute gum boots.

Above: Over lunch Kirsty (Wendy's daughter) showed all her aunties the different ways to tie scarves.

 Above: In the afternoon we went Opp Shopping. Great fun.
Here is Wendy, Glenys and  Kirsty.

Above: Bronny with an opp shop purchase. It was a cushion cover which she is going to use the fabric for covering books. We made it clear that none of us wanted a book covered in that fabric thanks!!!

Above: Time to settle in for the night after a day out.
Not a good photo, but the best we could do at the time!
Top L-R, Bronny, Kay, Joy. Bottom: Glenys, Me and Wendy.

Above: Kay and Wendy - 2012 Pictionary Champions.
We always have a Pictionary challenge.

Above: Sore losers!!! Glenys and I were way out in front and
thought we had the Pictionary award in the bag. However it was not
 to be, Wendy and Kay came from behind and won!
We hammed it up for the photo we weren't really sore losers.
As you can imagine there was lots of laughs and carryons while playing that game.

Above: Sunday morning we meandered up Jetty Road at Brighton
and stopped for coffee at Copenhagen. Pictured, Joy.

Above: Mum and Dad came to the Park and had lunch with all their girls.

Above: Mid afternoon we headed into the City for a wander.
We had tea at a Pizza place in Rundle Street before heading into the
Garden of Unearthly Delights (Part of the Fringe Festival).The month long festival draws hundreds of performers, each giving short shows throughout each day.

Above: My night shots didn't turn out real well, but here are a couple to give you and idea
of how this park turns into a magical wonderland.

Above: We saw Tom Flannagan's Show - Kaput. It was an hour of comedy and knockabout slapstick which was very amusing and clever. We really enjoyed it. 

Above: Before we headed back to our accommodation we called into 'Spats' on
King William Road for dessert and coffee. This was my Baklava.
It was a lovely way to end the day.

Monday morning it was time to head home (it was a public holiday in SA).  We all had a great time as usual and will look forward to doing it again sometime next year.