Author Archives: Bec

Mr Whippy

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Bec

What does Mr Whippy (the ice cream van man) do in winter? One of life’s great mysteries.

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Discovering new beaches

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Bec

At last count I think 17 was the number of times I’ve visited Esperance. But I’ve never seen this delapidated old jetty: I took a walk this afternoon along Castletown Quays to the Tanker Jetty. It was about a 6.5km … Continue reading →

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The Big Blue

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Bec

I am in back in Esperance again. I organised to work out of the office here while I housesit for three weeks. Genius plan. I arrived yesterday and the weather has been on point. $10 says it turns just in … Continue reading →

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A summer barbecue & the perfect punch

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Bec

I had a lovely low key barbecue on Saturday night. To negate some of the drinking that’s been happening lately I made a delicious alcohol free punch. But then I had a glass of sparkling wine anyway… Not because the … Continue reading →

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Lazy days

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Bec

I haven’t taken any holidays over the Christmas New Year period, but copious public holidays have allowed for some delightfully lazy days. Although they have done nothing to quash my social media induced beach holiday envy. Anyway. Have baked: A … Continue reading →

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The fluffiest buttermilk pancakes

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Bec

Whisk one egg with a 1+1/4 cup of buttermilk. Add the mixture to 1 cup of self raising flour, 1/4 cup of caster sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda. Stir. Ladle a spoonful into a frying pan and flip … Continue reading →

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The year that was 2014

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Bec

2014 has been a pretty great year. One of the best parts of having a blog is that it’s a convenient photo diary to look back on, in fact it makes it hard to pick out the best times. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2014: Part 2

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Bec

I had a delightfully lazy Christmas morning opening gifts, eating smoked salmon and speaking with family and friends while Love Actually played in the background. At noon I packed my car with decorations, gifts, a cheesecake and an Esky (cooler … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2014: Part 1

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Bec

Eat. Drink. Feel full. Repeat. That’s how the last four days have been. It all kicked off on Christmas Eve with Lauren and Dave’s cocktail party. The dining room table was like a battleground of spirits. With a plate of Lauren’s … Continue reading →

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Twas the night before Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Bec

We made it! Work is done, shops are shut, I couldn’t do anything more if I wanted to. My chocolate gingerbread cheesecake is in the oven (and smells divine! recipe here): the blinis for tonight are done: And now I’m … Continue reading →

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