The unthinkable has happened... My oven has broken. Now it is merely a dark storage unit for my oven dishes and tart pans. I'd call the landlord, but I know that the likelihood of a repairman arriving before I leave for my trip is about as probable as unscrambling beaten eggs. I'll call when I return.
I did feel a bit annoyed when I discovered the broken oven as I thought it was preheating as I chopped my vegetables for roasting. Of course I didn't realise it was stone cold as the lying timer clicked away.
Oh the joys of renting. Never fear, my wonderful mother provided me with her 'round-a-round', a bench top electric oven, with a fan, a golden light, and a timer with a soft and soothing tick-tick-tick.
We decided against roasting anything... And went to the Royal Botanic Gardens instead.
A day in the life of us. In pictures.
We shared wonton noodle soup under these towering buildings in the CBD
Two cappuccinos later and a flick through some different effects on Mr Canon and we were ready to head to the gardens.
Turns out I'm very ticklish...
Byron found a lovely tree to sit under
And how could I resist this invitation?
Byron told me that in Borneo the men can climb palm trees to reach the coconuts. I have a sneaking suspicion that this is not how they do it..
...And in Converse sneakers no less, ha ha...
I thought this tree looked quite remarkable from the side with spiky foliage...
To the side with a flat wall of curvy branches.
As the sun commenced her sleepy descent we caught the bus home where I carefully constructed terrariums from Japanese ferns and emerald green moss in recycled glass bottles, with pebbles that we found on the side of the road after a beautiful stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens. The day started with a broken oven and ended with a bottle of wine, and some Thai take away from the little restaurant across the road from our apartment.
And just when you thought I would not be posting about food that could only be baked in my oven... Think again!
I baked these golden gems a little while ago and am dying to share them with you.
Until the next time...
Bella xx
