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Month: September 2013

Thirteen Details of Regency Life

I’m currently reading Georgette Heyer’s Regency World by Jennifer Kloester, which I’m finding fascinating. Today for my thirteen I’m sharing a few of the details I’ve gleaned during reading. 1. People use the term Regency as a general cover-all term when in reality...

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The Love of Reading

This photo was taken during our river cruise from Central Sydney to Parramatta. We don’t have pelicans in New Zealand, so we always snap a photo when we see one. They’re such curious looking birds. Today I’m visiting NJ Walters, and I’m getting back to basics. I...

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The Mimic and the Coward

I think I’ve mentioned Mr. Munro has a new camera. He took these great photos of a tui, one of New Zealand’s native birds. The tui is very cool and is unusual as far as native birds are concerned because it has adapted to the changes in habitat and flourished. It’s...

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Nadia Lim’s No Knead Seed Bread

This is a really delicious bread! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon golden syrup 2 cups boiling water 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon dry granulated yeast 450 grams/16 oz high-grade flour 450 grams/16 oz wholemeal flour 1 ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons wheatgerm ½ cup sunflower seeds...

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Following the Steps of Our Ancestors Up River

Mr. Munro and I like to explore our city, and yesterday we did a boat trip from Z Pier in central Auckland, up the Upper Waitemata harbor to the historic pub at Riverhead.The Riverhead was established in 1857 and holds New Zealand’s second oldest liquor licence....

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Choc Orange Slice

The combo of orange and chocolate is delicious and one that I enjoy very much. The following slice recipe is a winner since it hits both notes. This recipe comes from the book Robyn Martin Bakes. Ingredients: 150 grams/5 ounces butter 1 tablespoon golden syrup 1/2 cup...

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Matau, the Giant

Like most countries, New Zealand has myths to explain the formation of various lakes and mountains. This is the legend of how Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, New Zealand was formed. Renowned beauty Manata lived in Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. She was popular...

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Recipe: Beetroot, Feta and Pistachio Muffin Slice

I often bake a batch of muffins, and when I saw this recipe in Robyn Martin Bakes I had to try it. The end result was delicious and I’ve made it a couple of times. Ingredients 1 x can baby beetroot 2 cups plain flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup...

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How Will The World End?

I’d like to welcome Hart Johnson to my blog. She has a new serial called A Flock of Ill Omens with the first part coming out today. Hart asked everyone who is helping her spread the word about her new release to say how we think the world will come to an end. Her...

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