As the weather warms up and the days get warmer, I thought I would share five things I love about Spring:
1. Nature coming to life after the depths of Winter, like my good friend here, the hibiscus. 2. Longer days - its still light when I leave work and I can't tell you how exciting that feels. Running group is not just a string of lights spread along the path. There is birdcall as I wake... 3. Getting outside - sunshine, walking, doggie walking, running, gardening. Most exciting: swimming. Had my first lap swim in ages the other day and it was great. 4. The joy of new life at the farm - last count we had two of this years calves, with more expected every week. 5. Salads! Don't get me wrong, I love a cooked vegetable, but I love the return of salad to our weeknight rotation. Every September, I hit the library up and see what's new in salad recipes. This year the wet weather drowned all of my herbs, so spring will also bring some new herbs to the garden, ready for salad season. What are you looking forward to as we dive into Spring? It's been a bit quiet round here lately, but that's because EE, Danielle and I have been busy with final edits on Tangled up in Blue. It all started with a discussion over dinner over a year ago, and now we're in pre-release, with our newest book due to hit the shelves 30th November 2020.
We're very excited. Along the way we've learned more about editing, publishing, and each other than I ever thought possible. So what's it all about? Think Australian small towns, family secrets, estranged sisters and unexpected romance. There are three separate stories and each of us has brought something new and exciting to the compilation - there's fortune cookies, baking, coffee, sherbet cones, antique hip flasks, diaries, postcards, adventure racing, annual festivals and most importantly love - unrequited love, instantaneous love, rekindled love, forbidden love and sisterly love. Oh, and there's bowerbirds.... I can't wait for you to read it. Ok, so here is my "famous" Butterscotch Brownie recipe. This is one of the favourites around my place, and once you've tasted it you'll see why.
Melt 60g butter with 1 cup of brown sugar till smooth. Add a generous teaspoon of vanilla, and cool, then add 1 pre-scrambled egg and a pinch of salt (optional). Stir in 1/2 cup SR flour and 3/4 cup coconut. Spread into a slice tin, smooth top and bake at 180 degrees C for 20-25 mins. Happy baking! |
Fiona Greene AuthorWhen you set out on a journey and night falls, that's when you will discover the stars." Archives
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