I wonder how long I can keep them alive...
I wonder how long I can keep them alive...
So, it's 11am and I'm having a cheeky glass of wine.
So, it's 11am and I'm having a cheeky glass of wine.
SO MANY SWEETS!
SO MANY SWEETS!
All I have to do now is wrap the chocolate truffles and pack gift bags and boxes.
#christmasbaking
All I have to do now is wrap the chocolate truffles and pack gift bags and boxes.
#christmasbaking
Coated the cassis truffles but I have to stop because I have run out of pans and fridge space. 🫠
Almost there..
Coated the cassis truffles but I have to stop because I have run out of pans and fridge space. 🫠
Almost there..
Vanilla moons: done!
White chocolate snowballs: done!
Chocolate malt bites: done!
I wanted to get everything finished this weekend but I think I underestimated how long things take.
Vanilla moons: done!
White chocolate snowballs: done!
Chocolate malt bites: done!
I wanted to get everything finished this weekend but I think I underestimated how long things take.
Cinnamon stars: done!
Chocolate shortbread: done!
Sugar and spice cookies: done!
Sugar cookies: baked and ready for icing
Cinnamon stars: done!
Chocolate shortbread: done!
Sugar and spice cookies: done!
Sugar cookies: baked and ready for icing
This year I'm doing:
Cinnamon stars
Sugar and spice cookies
Vanilla moons
Chocolate shortbread
Sugar cookies
White chocolate snowballs
Chocolate malt bites
Butterscotch schnapps truffles
Creme de cassis truffles
#christmasbaking
This year I'm doing:
Cinnamon stars
Sugar and spice cookies
Vanilla moons
Chocolate shortbread
Sugar cookies
White chocolate snowballs
Chocolate malt bites
Butterscotch schnapps truffles
Creme de cassis truffles
#christmasbaking
Nailed it!
Nailed it!
My mum has a few boxes of "stuff" that she wants to ship from Melbourne to north Germany. Any recommendations? Australia Post is garbage. They can't even get a few kilos of wheat from NSW to Brisbane.
#shipping #movingoverseas #exports
My mum has a few boxes of "stuff" that she wants to ship from Melbourne to north Germany. Any recommendations? Australia Post is garbage. They can't even get a few kilos of wheat from NSW to Brisbane.
#shipping #movingoverseas #exports
Sending my mum (in Rosebery) and the wonderful west coast communities some positive vibes. Hoping things calm down very soon.
#bushfires #tasmania
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Sending my mum (in Rosebery) and the wonderful west coast communities some positive vibes. Hoping things calm down very soon.
#bushfires #tasmania
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
⛔
Period cramps
37C heat
Kitchen tap broke
✅
Mint chocolate icecream
Plumber came in less than an hour and tap is now fixed
Homemade pizza for dinner
⛔
Period cramps
37C heat
Kitchen tap broke
✅
Mint chocolate icecream
Plumber came in less than an hour and tap is now fixed
Homemade pizza for dinner
Just in case anyone needs a silly little distraction because of.. *gestures at everything*
Austin Powers is on YouTube for free at the moment.
Such a silly film 😅
Just in case anyone needs a silly little distraction because of.. *gestures at everything*
Austin Powers is on YouTube for free at the moment.
Such a silly film 😅
It's truly incredible how often things just "work out" for her.
It's truly incredible how often things just "work out" for her.
I'm terrible at posting but here's the remaining cookies.
Most were gifted and everyone seemed to enjoy them so that makes me happy.
Also pictured: chocolates and tea.
I'm terrible at posting but here's the remaining cookies.
Most were gifted and everyone seemed to enjoy them so that makes me happy.
Also pictured: chocolates and tea.
Didn't get to do some baking yesterday so the marathon baking session has begun today. The apartment smells like spices and the first batch has emerged.
#cookies #christmasbaking
Didn't get to do some baking yesterday so the marathon baking session has begun today. The apartment smells like spices and the first batch has emerged.
#cookies #christmasbaking
Tomorrow, baking will commence!
Tomorrow, baking will commence!
Life lesson: many things can be fixed by adding chocolate. Just don't let the chocolate set on a wire rack.
Next up: LET'S MAKE SOME ACTUAL COOKIES!
#christmasbaking
Life lesson: many things can be fixed by adding chocolate. Just don't let the chocolate set on a wire rack.
Next up: LET'S MAKE SOME ACTUAL COOKIES!
#christmasbaking
Lesson learned: line everything with baking paper!
#bakingfail
Lesson learned: line everything with baking paper!
#bakingfail
Working with melted white chocolate is something new this year. We'll see if it turns out.
Working with melted white chocolate is something new this year. We'll see if it turns out.
Home from work Xmas party.
Free nibbles and alcohol once a year is a pittance compared to company profits vs wages.
I had 5 drinks anyway. Prost! 🍸
Home from work Xmas party.
Free nibbles and alcohol once a year is a pittance compared to company profits vs wages.
I had 5 drinks anyway. Prost! 🍸