Wedding
November 10, 2014
Still Laughing 12 Years Later
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Today is our 2nd Wedding Anniversary but also it's our 12th year of being together.
October 23, 2013
Celebration Dress
Shoes / Zara (discont.)
We still haven't gotten round to getting all the dance footage off all sources to do a video edit, but once that happens I'll be sure to post it up! I'm not sure whether we would still remember the moves, but I reckon if we heard the mash-up songs again we would automatically jump back into it... like riding a bike. The number of hours we practiced surely must have coded the moves into our bodies haha.
I can't believe nearly a year has flown by! Ahhh such fond memories :)
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**Part of the firery glow you may have noticed from these photos was because of the sunset glow being exaggerated from the smokey haze that has covered the Sydney skies from the bushfires that have occurred up north. It is devastating to see all the families and homes being affected by the wild conditions. Much praise must be given to all the brave fire fighting and rescue volunteers for all their tireless work through this tough time. If you would like to help those in need and that have lost so much, please take a moment and visit here or here.
October 04, 2013
Marinated Sicilian Olives
It's totally bonkers that the department stores here have already started selling Christmas decorations since September. But it has actually got me really looking forward to the festive season and seeing all the cookbooks and food magazines that are coming out has really inspired me to think more about the entertaining food aspect of it all. What we can make, share and eat with friends truly makes me happy.
I love olives, mostly I love Sicilian Olives. As much as I love buying them in its briney form from the supermarket, I really love nibbling on marinated olives if its on the restaurant menu, pre-dinner, with a good glass of wine in hand. But I never thought of marinating my own! Here's a quick and easy recipe I learned from a recipe book of delicious food by The Victoria Room (a gift from a good friend). I adapted it slightly in that I made sure I used Greek Oregano leaves (the ones that comes as a dried bunch) and I also used Chilli flakes instead of red pepper flakes.
Prep time 5-10 mins
Ingredients:
Equipment:
Steps:
Whilst jarring the big one up I thought these would be perfect as wedding favours or a simple little gift for friends, that doesn't require any fuss other than piling key ingredients on top of each other. I love the idea of homemade edible gifts, so a mini jar of marinated olives is perfect. Just dress up the jars with a bit of fabric (I chose chevron of course) and twine, and it's ready to give to a loved one :)
Hopefully this will mark the start of a summer eating entertainment series!
Don't forget to enter my 100th post giveaway if you haven't already!
It's a long weekend here in Australia, and I can't wait. We're not going away, but it's meant to be full sunny skies and warm weather. Plus Prince Harry is coming down to celebrate Australia's Navy Fleet 100th anniversary. I'm mostly looking forward to visiting the hairdressers for some pampering, the huge fireworks display for the Navy Fleet (that is meant to be the biggest that Sydney has seen yet), and just some great catch up time with family and friends.
p.s. other great entertaining appetisers here, here and here
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I love olives, mostly I love Sicilian Olives. As much as I love buying them in its briney form from the supermarket, I really love nibbling on marinated olives if its on the restaurant menu, pre-dinner, with a good glass of wine in hand. But I never thought of marinating my own! Here's a quick and easy recipe I learned from a recipe book of delicious food by The Victoria Room (a gift from a good friend). I adapted it slightly in that I made sure I used Greek Oregano leaves (the ones that comes as a dried bunch) and I also used Chilli flakes instead of red pepper flakes.
Marinated Sicilian Olives Recipe
Adapted from Supper At The Victoria Room
Ingredients:
- 700gm Sicilian Green Olives (pips in)
- 3 Bay leaves - crushed
- 2 tsp of dried Oregano leaves (preferably Greek Origin)
- 1.5 tsp of dried Chilli Flakes (includes seeds) - Use red pepper flakes if you don't enjoy heat!
- 1 tsp of Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 3 Garlic cloves - peeled
- 1 Long Red Chilli
- 3-4 sprigs of Fresh Thyme
- 1/2 Zest (long strips) of lemon
- Olive oil to fill jar
Equipment:
- 1 litre sterilised jar with lid / 4 250ml sterilised mason jars with lids
- Vegetable Peeler
Steps:
- Lightly crush together all the dry herbs in a pestle and mortar and set aside (that's the bay leaves, oregano leaves, chilli flakes, ground black pepper, and fennel seeds)
- Place a layer of olives at the bottom of your jar, and then place one clove of garlic, a sprig of thyme and one peel of zest on top, and sprinkle a good pinch of your crushed dry herbs. Continue layering up the jar in this way
- Place the long red chilli down the side of the jar and fill the jar up with Olive oil
- Place the lid on and leave to marinate for 10 days before enjoying with your friends and family over a couple glasses of wine or good cider :)
Hopefully this will mark the start of a summer eating entertainment series!
Don't forget to enter my 100th post giveaway if you haven't already!
It's a long weekend here in Australia, and I can't wait. We're not going away, but it's meant to be full sunny skies and warm weather. Plus Prince Harry is coming down to celebrate Australia's Navy Fleet 100th anniversary. I'm mostly looking forward to visiting the hairdressers for some pampering, the huge fireworks display for the Navy Fleet (that is meant to be the biggest that Sydney has seen yet), and just some great catch up time with family and friends.
p.s. other great entertaining appetisers here, here and here
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September 18, 2013
Bridal Beauty Portraits
Photography by Coralee & Alex / Makeup by Sox Teng / Eyelashes lovingly applied by Helen Wong from Cerise Lashes / Hair styled by Terry Chan from BC Hair
Here are just a few of my favourites from real weddings that I've seen floating around the interwebs.
Photography by Ciara Richardson via Barefoot Blonde / Photography by Clayton Austin via Green Wedding Shoes
Photography by Max Wanger via Cupcakes and Cashmere
Photography by Brooke Adams Photography via The Lane / Photography by Laura Izumikawa via Green Wedding Shoes
Photography by Marcel and Meher Photography via Style Me Pretty (check out this wedding, all the earth and gold details were amazing and not only was the bride beautiful, but the bridesmaids were too!) / Photography by The Carrs Photography via Green Wedding Shoes
Photography by Clayton Austin via Green Wedding Shoes (definitely check out this bride's gorgeous dress) / Photography via Sugar Love Weddings (definitely check out this relaxed and beautiful North Sydney wedding!)
Photos with eyes up are fun too, but catching those moments that are candid and unexpected are probably the best :)
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p.s. Sorry the posts this week have been a bit lacking thus far... I've been busy running after the puppy bear, playing and keeping a watchful eye on him making sure he doesn't do his business indoors! By the time he is asleep I'm too exhausted to think!
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