This little duck has lived a long life. It was a gift from my friend’s 90-year-old father, twenty years ago. I brought it home with me from Adelaide.
Since then, it has faded, crossed borders, and survived the not-so-gentle test of doggie teeth. It has been loved, and because it was loved, it has been knocked down, scratched, and cracked.
My recent restoration wasn’t about making it new again, but about caring for its story.
It reminded me: some pieces aren’t fixed—they’re carried, healed. 🦆
On Christmas Day, a little butterfly came to visit. He didn’t stay in one spot – fluttering playfully around me for five precious minutes before quietly flying away after my eldest appeared. Still loved, still remembered… my precious Kiwi 💚
Homemade chocolate ice cream: simple, creamy, and dangerously good.
First, let’s whip-up 800ml of heavy creamAhhh you look creamy, reindeer but still pale. No worries…chocolate sunshine is coming up.😜Next mix-in 100g of chocolate sunshine (unsweetened cocoa powder)😉And whip it until the cocoa power is mixed evenly.Then pour in a can of condensed milk.Give it a good whip.Ahh look at you reindeer – tanned, creamy and yummy! 🤪😋Pour the creamy ‘reindeer’ into a container and freeze it! 😉😋
I tasted the ice cream after letting it set for four hours, and the result was perfectly creamy and delicious.❤️