Lovin my oven!

A beautiful bit of scenery to welcome you back.

I love creek walks at this time of year. Blue skies, cool air and beautiful, crystal clear water. Sigh. Heaven.

As you can tell by the title, I'm lovin my new oven! Seriously, it cooks things in a fraction of the time, is cool to touch, and so shiny and new. I am one happy girl! Before I get onto the amazing delights I have prepared so far, I have once again managed to snap some glorious skies...

View from the back field on a walk with my sweet bubby a few days ago. Pity the heavy machines have now taken residence to prepare this empty space for a massive development. Grateful to have had the opportunity for as long as I've had to enjoy the lush, green space, and this uninterrupted view. 

View from my bedroom window; a sunset brightening the burbs. 

With hubby so incredibly busy with study and travel, I am trying to keep on top of healthy, convenient lunches. These wraps were some of several I made to grab and go.

This was a big week for my sweet bubby girl. She started Family Daycare one day a week. Here is my big girl, playing in my walk in robe, before her big first day.

And here she is sitting in a big girl chair as morning tea was served.

 I had such mixed feelings before sending her to care, but after the day, I was put at ease. My sweet girl is such a social bub who loves company, is extremely curious and energetic. With her settling into care, when uni starts for me next month, I will at least have one dedicated day to study. I desperately need that, because with her home- study just won't happen. This blog barely happens. What toddlers lack in size, they make up for in every other way- they make noise & mess, need cuddles, attention & food, a clean nappy quite a lot, more food, then some distraction & games. Then times it all by a zillion each day...!!! Hectic. And wonderful. Just not study friendly. I am extremely grateful to have found a local Family Daycare with a lady I know well, trust and respect. My sweet bubby is in very good hands.

I shall calm myself down from that toddler description with a lovely sunrise.

I have also had to keep on top of my protein balls for hubby. Gotta say- I like these! May have to make another secret batch just for me :)

Another beautiful sunrise, taken 2 days ago.

Now, lets get onto my oven! To be quite honest, I haven't made a huge amount in it yet. What I have made though, has cooked in no time at all! Fan forced awesomeness right there. Take a look at what has been privileged to be cooked in this amazing new appliance... 

A weekend treat pizza. Not only did it cook in no time, but the ingredients were dirt cheap as well. The flour for the base was inexpensive, the tomato sauce was a drained tin of chopped tomatoes, seasoned. The mince was on special, as was the cheese. Whole ingredients that are budget friendly make great guilt free family meals.

This is a slice of the first new oven lasagne. It cooked perfectly! My bubby loved it too :)

To go with tonight's dinner, I needed this fresh basil growing in my yard.

Before I show you what I did with the basil, I managed to finish this today- colouring in my Mother's day card from hubby :)

I love the cards my sweet man gives me- always homemade, always beautifully unique and containing precious words that melt me. Yes, I am spoiled, and grateful.

The basil went on to make the middle bowl of fresh pesto. The other bowls contain fresh hummus and avocado dip. They perfectly complimented roast sweet spuds. Great Autumn dinner to share with my girls.

I must say, dear readers, I am truly unsure how to keep this blog going. I welcome feedback if any of you want it to continue. My weight is stable- 59kg's this morning. I had managed to get down to my wedding weight of 58 kg, but then, a birthday happened and eating naughty treats occurred, For a few days. Oops. Back on track this week though!

I thank everyone for the feedback I have received thus far. It blesses me immensely when people have told me they have made certain recipes, sometimes again and again. 

Look forward to hearing your thoughts. And, as always, thanks for reading :)