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I write about all sorts of yummy things I create in the kitchen as well as my little projects, interior design, family, travel and the things I tinker with. I love to get comments on my blog. I'd love to hear from you. Sign up to get updates in your Inbox. I don't post every day so you won't be flooded with emails. Enjoy!

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Christchurch

We’ve spent the last few days in Christchurch. It was bittersweet. I have always loved Christchurch but it’s so sad to see the devastation, three years on from the earthquakes that destroyed a large part of it.

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Carol Karl

January 9, 2014

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Day 1 of Our South Island Adventure

We were bright and early this morning (5am) to catch the ferry to the South Island for the first leg of our camping trip.

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Carol Karl

January 6, 2014

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WARNING - Dangerous Cookie Recipe

Why is it dangerous - because you can't stop at just one.

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Carol Karl

January 4, 2014

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Coffee - Great for Your Skin

I don't drink coffee but I do use it on my skin. Coffee scrub is great for dealing with cellulite and it's also a great wakeup when you use it in the show in the morning.

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Carol Karl

January 1, 2014

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Round up of 2013 and Welcome to the New Website

It's been in the making for some time - we have been working on it behind the scenes. Now I'd like to present my new look website.

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Carol Karl

December 31, 2013

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The Perfect Pavlova

Merry Christmas everyone! I thought I'd give you a little gift - the tips and tricks on how to make the perfect pavlova.

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Carol Karl

December 24, 2013

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Wind River Organics

For a while now we have been purchasing raw organic (unpasturised and unhomogenised) milk from Wind River Organics.

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Carol Karl

December 23, 2013

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What's in the box?

For the last few weeks I've been waiting curiously, wondering what was in the huge box beside the Christmas tree with my name on it.

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Carol Karl

December 21, 2013

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A Spot of Bother with Cake

So, it's been years since I've made a non-gluten free Christmas cake - about seven. This year, because of "the Cure" I am able to eat wheat so I decided to give it a try.

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Carol Karl

December 17, 2013

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Our New Baby

Back in July we had a very sad day - we lost our beautiful Twinkle. She was hit by a car.

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Carol Karl

November 29, 2013