Last year amidst bush fires close to where we live, we had a pair of ducks seek shelter in our pool. It was a wondrous thing. We were absolutely thrilled to wake up every morning to two beautiful wild ducks swimming in our pool. Then they disappeared and we were crestfallen. A week after we last saw them, we woke up to a cacophony of soft excited chirps. And there in our pool were a dozen little fluffy yellow ducklings on their first swim with mama duck. It was a real treat to watch them everyday for a few days before they all disappeared again. And then the same set of events occurred a few months down the line. And again. This time they are back for the fourth time. And the novelty of watching the ducklings gingerly step into the pool for their first swim never gets old.
It has been an eventful week for me. I made my first (slightly flustered) television appearance on Channel ten's morning show Wake Up where I cooked up a batch of my Zucchini Noodles on air and talked (briefly) about the inspiration behind the book and the recipes that helped me lose weight and regain my energy. In some other big news, I will be cooking at the Melbourne Good Food And Wine Show on May 31, 2014 (Myer Stand F30) and signing copies of my book. I am very excited and hope to see you there!
Lead Picture - Mama duck taking her ducklings out for their first swim earlier this year. Such a perfect set of photos for Mother's Day don't you think?
How gorgeous are those ducks! They're so cute.
Great list - I am a huge fan of Manger blog as well 🙂
Whoa busy times for you! Love the artichoke recipes. Thanks for the links and those little ducklings are too cute for words!
How cute is that? We used to have ducklings every year at my parents house, but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be a good idea here with our three cats... 🙂
Darling duckies! You're just going from strength to strength in your career. We're all so pleased for you.
awwwww those cute ducklings!!!
Those ducks are too cute!
Thanks for sharing! Those ducks are adorable - I hope they weren't harmed by the pool chemicals, but heck there are probably so many chemicals in a lake now anyways. I thought you did great in your first television appearance, but I know it can be nerve racking in front of a camera. The first one is always the hardest though, right?!?
Have a great mother's day!
How cute! Wonderful list. Loved reading the life lessons.
Ohhhh, I love ducklings. We used to get them all the time when we lived in a condo where there was a creek running through the complex.
They are the sweetest things and the reason I refuse to eat duck!
Happy Mother's Day, Sneh! xoxo
ohmygoodness i am having a cute attack about those little duckies!!!
Love the ducklings, thanks for the links, but most of all appreciate you giving us the chance to watch you on 'Wake Up' - my TV only gets turned on at night and methinks there are others in the same position! Lovely opportunity to shine!!
Those ducks are so cute!
Lovely links. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Rosa