Fun In Sydney!!

Luna Park!

Hi There!! We are home from our week in Sydney, We had a great time (with the exception of Queensland losing Game 2) spent heaps of time sightseeing, eating and drinking! I even dragged Scooter to Ikea- and he loves it too!! I brought a few bits for the house :) We went to a few places I hadn't been too since I was 5 years old- Taronga zoo where I think I saw the same chimpanze that ate its poo in front of me 26years ago- He was still eating poo! We also went to Luna park and had a look round :) Went on the ferries and managed to catch another NRL game- Rabbitohs vs Titans- The Rabbits won woohoo!
The weather wasn't that great for the first few days- losts of rain, and it turned out there was flooding in northern NSW :(
It was great to see Gabe relaxing for a week, And also to have Scooter along with us
to enjoy the trip (We would have loved to have Jules and Luke with us too!!) I mangaed to fit in a few hours of study each day- and today finished my last exam!!
We also magaged to catch up with Uncle Jason, Aunty Shirley and Riki- It was great seeing them all! Uncle Jase took about 5 minutes before he started teasing me..some things never change ;)
We have a busy week here in the dairy..I have dentist appointments (owww), sewing to do, quilts to load up to sell, housework, gardens to do..and Gabe has a tonne of work! So I better head off and do something...Oh that's right I'm having a wine to celebrate exams finishing, so might get round to it tomorrow!
Take Care
Nell and Gabe xoxox
p.s Fizz got us a welcome home pressie yesterday..the bird that had been annoying me!

Crazy Busy Week!!

Hey There

Its been a busy week at the corner dairy...Finishing 5 play quilts ready for sale, studying for exams, visitors last weekend (Madsen/Thompson family), more visitors today- Uncle Paul & Aunty Janice and then the Morgan's tonight. Scooter is coming with us to Sydney (early hours sunday morn...) to head to State of Origin- Supporting Queensland of course! And to do a bit of shopping, sightseeing and eating!!
Gabe is flat out with his work and has been quite stressed out lately so hopefully the break will be good for him!

Anyway I better go, as there is packing to be done, house to be tidied etc! I will keep you all updated while we are away!
Have a great weekend!
Nell & Gabe
P.S Fizz is sulking as she isn't going to Oz :(

First Post!

Hey!
As you may know I have a craft blog jelliebelliemade.blogspot.com- this blog is where I will put the other stuff that happens in our lives...Family, Friends, Food and Travel..and most importantly what Fizz does each day!lol.

Today's post is a request I have been asked for HEAPS!!

Jackson's Pulled Pork Recipe

We made this for his First Birthday (mainly for the adults), but know when he get's bigger he will be fighting us for it too!

Jackson's 1st Birthday(Go Bruins!!)

Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 cups tomato sauce( 1 can of watties)
1 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic salt (or 3 cloves smashed up)
1 large onion, coarsley chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
One Boneless pork shoulder roast, fat trimmed (2-3kgs)


Whisk the oil, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion and Worcestershire sauce together( I mix it straight in the slow-cooker dish) place the pork in the sauce, make sure the pork is covered with the sauce, put the lid on and refridgerate overnight- Turn the meat once or twice during the marinating.
Cook the next day on low for 10 hours, until the pork is fork tender. Remove the pork from the insert, place on a plate and cover with foil, and let it rest for 15min. Skim the fat from the sauce.
Shred the pork with 2 forks and return it to the sauce.
The pork will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, and can also be placed in containers and frozen for up to 2 months.
Serve with Fresh Bread rolls, coleslaw and BBQ Sauce, and a side of Baked Beans(recipe another day..)

Happy Cooking
Nell :)