A few days in the mountains

It was off to Toowoomba last week for a few days very early ... this is essential driving fuel...

It's was quite bleak ... here's a reading from mum's SUV. It's nice to be back in the 4wd.

Harrold's Mascot has also rugged up...there are some lovely new things in store

Here's Aaron helping me hide my purchases ... don't tell Mum!!!  I bought some rainbow hot air balloons for the office.

The cats have enjoyed their visit home... Bling has taken over Cinnamon's bed

Here's a picture of her sister who lives in the Southern Highlands - she is also a relaxation specialist

Kismet has also been very stressed ....

Here's a cute new member of the Herriot House ... waiting for his bottle

 Spotted Cow mussles are typically a must in this weather but I don't get time this trip - here's some shots from last time!

This trip I decided to make spring rolls using The Cook and the Chef's recipe - they were spectacular 

and so too is the new Asian grocery store in Tooowoomba!

The spring rolls were quite a production line - thank goodness I had a large can of wasabi peas - I LOVE them!!

I made some fabulous stews this week - all from Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food both a pork and cider stew and a Guinness beef stew.  I buy all my meat from Millers at Mackenzie Row -  it is the only place to buy meat.  Its a family owned business.  Keenan is a genius his sausages and a specialty.  Jim is his dad and he makes all the home cooked meals.  

Jim also makes home cooked meals to die for!!

Cinnamon was happy I was home - here she is helping me with trial prep!!

Here's a lovely Camilla from Mum's garden - divine 

Enjoy your week - pics of out new fish to follow soon

xox