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Geelong, Victoria

March 31, 2018July 8, 2019 Karissa

A few weeks ago, hubby and I took our dogs for a road trip down to Geelong to have a look at an estate out there to see if we liked the area. But first, we took a slight detour … Continue reading Geelong, Victoria

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Potato Head, Seminyak, Bali

March 31, 2018July 10, 2019 Karissa

Address:  Jalan Petitenget No. 51 B, Seminyak, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten, Badung, Bali 83061, Indonesia Phone:   +62 361 4737979 Website:  https://www.ptthead.com/ Potato Head, Seminyak was a nice day just to relax and have some drinks by a large pool – but … Continue reading Potato Head, Seminyak, Bali

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Bread and Butter Pudding

March 31, 2018September 15, 2020 Karissa

Bread and butter pudding is one of my all-time favourite desserts. It can be crispy on the outside, then soft and almost gooey on the inside. The traditional recipe calls for raisins and sultanas instead of chocolate, but I hate … Continue reading Bread and Butter Pudding

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Roadtrip from Melbourne to Darwin (and back again)!

March 29, 2018July 8, 2019 Karissa

Many, many moons ago my (now) hubby and I went on a school trip where we drove with 40 other students in a double decker bus from Melbourne through to Darwin and back again. We left on the 22nd of … Continue reading Roadtrip from Melbourne to Darwin (and back again)!

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Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

March 28, 2018July 10, 2019 Karissa

Niagara Falls is one of the most amazing things I will ever witness in my lifetime. It is beyond beautiful and nothing can describe how great it is. My (now) Hubby and I travelled with our best friend Dani (Check out … Continue reading Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Lattice (Cheats) Vanilla Slice

March 28, 2018September 15, 2020 Karissa

This recipe is a quick and simple alternative to the traditional pastry vanilla slice – I make this on those days I really can’t be bothered cooking the pastry. The filling is so amazingly creamy and delicious you could eat … Continue reading Lattice (Cheats) Vanilla Slice

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Tanah Lot Temple, Bali

March 28, 2018July 10, 2019 Karissa

Address:   Bali Phone:   +62 361 880361 Website:  http://www.tanahlot.net/home/ We did the cliché touristy thing and hired a driver to take us around a few sites – Tanah Lot Temple was one of them. With Tanah Lot Temple, it is probably … Continue reading Tanah Lot Temple, Bali

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Fluffy Lemonade Scones

December 17, 2017September 15, 2020 Karissa

It is so hard to find a decent recipe for nice, fluffy scones, but this one is the best so far; everyone who tries these always asks for the recipe.  Ingredients: 3 cups self-raising flour Pinch of salt 1 cup … Continue reading Fluffy Lemonade Scones

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Phuket, Thailand

December 15, 2017July 10, 2019 Karissa

I have visited Phuket Thailand a couple of times now, and all I can say is that I want to go back! I first visited Phuket with my family in 2009 and went back again in 2011 with my now-Husband, … Continue reading Phuket, Thailand

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Toasted Apple Sandwich

December 10, 2017September 15, 2020 Karissa

Don’t let the name or photo put you off, this is one of my best creations and those who dare to try it, always request me to make it whenever they are over. This came about when I wanted to … Continue reading Toasted Apple Sandwich

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