Welcome Dominic Angelo!
I know, it’s been a while. On 14th November we’ve finally welcomed into our lives our healthy baby boy Dom Dom. The weeks leading up to the birth day, and the first few that followed, were challenging both physically and mentally. If you have been reading my previous posts,...
Your new favourite everyday white bread loaf
We are Italians and we love our bread. In Italy we have several ‘panificio’ in every town; panificio is similar to a bakery, just more Italian. The ‘panettiere’… the bread-maker, wakes up early every morning to bake all sorts of bread rolls following the traditional recipes and shapes of...
Why does my Bird of Paradise have sticky leaves?
You may remember when I was talking about having been raised by my mum, who is the only Italian mother that hates cooking and that, consequently, has gained the title of the “Microwave Queen” for that same reason. She has also never really enjoyed gardening and owns some of...
Natural remedies for heartburn in pregnancy
Enjoy the pregnancy they said. Currently 35 weeks and 1 day pregnant as I type… but who’s counting. I really truly can’t wait to meet this little guy but, oh boy, saying that he is making things a little difficult for myself is an understatement. Amongst all the other...
Toddler-proof veal scaloppine
Sydney started showing an interest for solids around the age of 5 months and, as soon as she hit the 12 months mark, we have started offering her what we eat. With that in mind, I made some basic adjustments to our ‘grown-ups’ meals, by reducing the amount of...
What to expect from an iron infusion during pregnancy
So they told you to enjoy pregnancy, to rest up as much as you can because once bub arrives you’ll be changing nappies and feeding them every 2 hours. The thing is that not every mom gets to enjoy pregnancy, especially when they are working full time and not...
So they told you that your baby’s head is 3/5 engaged and you went ‘my baby’s head what?’
Pardon my radio silence, I have been experiencing a Hypermesis Gravidarum & low iron fiesta in the last few weeks, which have crippled my ability to function at full capacity. While it looks as I might have to live with HG till the end of this pregnancy given I...
5 must-have plants to get rid of spiders and other pests
If you are anything like me, with the arrival of spring and the nicer weather, you may start leaving your windows and doors open to let the warmer air in… along with some unpleasant tiny friends. One night, when I was little, I found a huge spider in my...
Croissants | I’ve tested a recipe found on the web…
I love croissants just as much as I love a challenge in the kitchen. I’ve tried so many recipes over the years, always looking for a good compromise between preparation time and end result. Let’s be honest, not everyone has 24 hours – or thereabout, to make beautiful flaky...
Why washing at 40°C is not a great idea
When Gab and I moved in together I was 24 and I had half a clue on how to do things around the house. My mum – the microwave queen, remember? – had always taken care of all the washing and cleaning, so I had no idea but I...