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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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The Earthquake - Our Experience

Well, it's been a really interesting 36 hours here in Wellington. At 12.02am on Monday morning there was a 7.5 magnitude earthquake centred in Kaikoura south of us.

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Carol Karl

November 14, 2016

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Storing Homemade Stock

I don't know about you but I use stock all the time. Not only is purchased stock expensive but it comes in those nasty tetrapaks. Making stock yourself is extremely cheap and easy so why wouldn't you?

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Carol Karl

August 16, 2016

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Crazy Life

My life lately has been crazy! Here in New Zealand we've had our winter school holidays for the last two weeks and our house has been like Grand Central Station.

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Carol Karl

July 30, 2016

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An Organised Freezer

I wrote the other day about making Chicken Noodle and Vege Soup. It makes a huge amount and I freeze it in individual servings so that I can take out enough for just me, whenever I want.

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Carol Karl

June 15, 2016

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The Gift of Laughter and Joy

This morning Andy shared with me this video and I must say I laughed and laughed. If you haven't seen it, please watch it.

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Carol Karl

May 24, 2016

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Net Curtains - Love 'em or Hate 'em?

So, here'a question - what do you think of net curtains?

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Carol Karl

May 12, 2016

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Happy Mother's Day

Here's a Mother's Day Rose for you. I'm sorry it's a day late but I was too busy having my own (almost) perfect Mother's Day with my family.

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Carol Karl

May 8, 2016

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New House Tours Section

If you've been watching, you'll have noticed that I've added a new section to my website for house tours. I thought you might like to see some photos of the houses we've lived in.

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Carol Karl

May 1, 2016

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Did Ya Miss Me?

If you've missed me - I've been a bit quiet over the last 2 weeks - then you'll be pleased to know that I haven't gone away, I just moved house. It actually happened very suddenly, but not. Let me explain...

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Carol Karl

April 29, 2016

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The Great Table Swap of 2016

Is it a sin to covet your neighbour's coffee table? Well, if it is, then I'm a sinner! You may have read about my coffee table makeover and how I'd had the table for some time.

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Carol Karl

April 4, 2016