I have a small obsession with water lilies, especially those in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia. I particularly like the shades of green, purple and yellow in this picture.
Photography
Nutella tiramisu
“The best in the world”, at local Italian restaurant; Little Sicily, Leichhardt, Australia.
Tropicanna Gold
This yellow Canna Lily is flourishing in our courtyard garden in Sydney, Australia.
Floral fireworks
Glorious gum flowers, Sydney, Australia.
2014 in a loaf
My experiences of making sour dough bread this year reflects my life. At times flat and stodgy, sometimes perky, overall there has been solid progress.
This loaf is the last I shall bake in 2014, it has the best texture so far. I hope that you will join me in raising a slice (toasted if you wish) to the good and bad outcomes of one year and the hope and potential of another.
All the best for 2015,
Robert, Sydney, Australia.
Village green
Most of the suburbs in Sydney have an oval surrounded by a park. It is a focal point for cricket matches in the Summer and Australian Rules Football (AFL) games during the Winter months. They remind me of village greens.
The above is in Petersham Park, sadly threatened by plans to build the West Connex motorway.
PLU
I have baked this mini Christmas cake to celebrate my connection with you. Even though I won’t have the opportunity to see or speak to you today, I would like to wish you peace, love and understanding (PLU).
Robert x
The cake recipe:
http://www.food.com/recipe/mini-christmas-cakes-105332
I used: half the sugar; brandy instead of rum; and added 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Using large paper cases in large muffin tins make 18 cakes.
Renewal
The old supported yet,
Consumed by the young.
Nature’s efficiency;
Recycle, renew.
I took this picture in the Daintree Rainforest, Queensland, Australia. I like the transmutation of the background from images to blurred colours as it emphasises the focus of the picture.
Earthbound star
Pure white
Five figured proud
Earth light
Far from a cloud
Gymean perspective
The gymea lilies haven’t started flowering in Sydney yet. I took this photograph at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, in October. I like the part they play in the perspective of this view.
