Author Archives: ExMi

On Making The Perfect Lasagna

Posted on February 22, 2012 by ExMi

If there’s one reason that I’m sure that my fiance definitely wants to marry me – it’s because of the lasagna that I make. It’s his absolute favouritefavouritefavourite. One time at band camp when The Kid and I took a … Continue reading →

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On Girls Geeking It Up Over Dinner & Drinks, Jozi Style.

Posted on February 22, 2012 by ExMi

Want gorgeous views of the Jozi skyline? Feel the need to see the sunset over our amazing city of gold? Want delicious food, plentiful booze and excellent service? The place you’re looking for is Higher Ground Restaurant. The occasion? A … Continue reading →

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Courgette and Feta Soup

Posted on February 9, 2012 by ExMi

My fiancé – who hates courgettes – adores this soup. It’s simple and delicious – a favourite of ours in winter. INGREDIENTS: * 2 large onions, peeled and roughly chopped * 2 potatoes, peeled and grated * 10-15 baby marrows, … Continue reading →

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On Things I Never Ever Want To Forget About You

Posted on February 7, 2012 by ExMi

It goes so quickly. I can barely remember you being a small teeny-tiny baby. All I remember is that the sole of your foot fit perfectly in the palm of my hand. But right now. So many little things happen … Continue reading →

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I Wish I Could Explain Perfection

Posted on February 6, 2012 by ExMi

He’s beautiful. I cannot believe how much of a difference there is in his personality now that he’s four years old. No more baby. Not even a little boy. No more a toddler. He’s a fully-fledged boy’s boy. Hulk-smashing, Thundercats-loving, … Continue reading →

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On Summing It All Up

Posted on December 31, 2011 by ExMi

I’ve avoided writing this post. Procrastinated on it. Beyond belief. How to sum up 365 days (one year is not that much time at all really, is it?) in one post – something that seemed impossible. How does one wrap … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Hatin’

Posted on December 14, 2011 by ExMi

Mauritius. One week of sun, sea, sand and cocktails. Needless to say, we’re lovin’ it. What are your holiday plans?

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On [Post-]Birthday Letters: Better Late Than Never

Posted on November 28, 2011 by ExMi

You’re four now. And I can’t comprehend. Where those years went. How quickly you grew from a baby into a gorgeous, too-smart-for-his-own-good little boy. Okay. Practically a big boy. But thankfully, still not old enough for chewing gum. (Seriously – … Continue reading →

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It’s Done, It’s FINALLY Done!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by ExMi

It’s a few days after the fact, I know. But this is the first time I’ve had a few seconds spare to actually blog about it. (Actually, these seconds are not spare, I can think of a million other things … Continue reading →

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On Christmas Concerts: He May Not Have Been The Star Of The Show (Baby Jesus) But He Made A Bloody Cute Sheep

Posted on November 7, 2011 by ExMi

Right?

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