Wintery week...

It's been cold and very wet here. We've had record breaking rains and its still raining!

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I took this photo out my glass sliding door last Tuesday after a big heavy shower of rain then the sun came out and the droplets were glistening on the branches.  I did put a filter on it but its rather nice I think!

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This was on Thursday and it did warm up to 12C!

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It's never too cold for ice cream (with strawberries soaked in strawberry schnapps...

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The financial year ended on June 30th and we've been flat out finishing up everything in the office. My least favourite time of the year!

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Last night I made this Creamy Chicken Penne last night - a ripper of a dish!

https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahwilliams/get-your-life-in-order-and-make-this-creamy-chicken-penne?utm_term=.pw1eX4j41#.hde0N3l37

Mmm, a great little dessert. Small enough so you don't feel too guilty and definitely satisfying!

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In other news, we head to NSW to pick up our new camper trailer soon.

I'm starting a new blog called

Camping Adventures in Ruby & Pearl to log our trips and camp cooking etc.

Ruby is our red Land Rover Defender and Pearl is our new camper - I can't wait to take a photo of her on Wednesday! Can you tell I'm super excited! Eeep!

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http://pearlandruby.blogspot.com.au/?m=1

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I'm batching tonight so I pulled this Moroccan spiced shepherds pie out of the freezer - winning!

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Cheers - Joolz xx