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It's Almost Australia Day!

My perfect Australia Day? Involves a smashing breakfast, a drive in the countryside, and a BBQ on the deck. Preferably with a cold beer in my hand.

Oh, I love this place.



Coconut waffles with bananas and mango jam for breakfast
(you don't have to share. the blue-tongues understand)


Need a snack? Chocolate avocado smoothies out of a thermos.


Then home, to fire up the Barbie ...



Choose grillables like broccoli, corn, sustainable seafood, or pizza made from naans or flatbreads


Drink fresh lemonade
(spiked or not)

  
Mix it up with some fresh slaw or a crispy salad.
By the pool, if you have one. (Because it's summer, after all)



Do not forget the lemon potatoes ...
Or the ginger cookies.


And what's Australia Day without pavlova? Or, as I favour, meringues slathered with fresh, whipped cream and passionfruit pulp.


I ♥ Australia.
Amanda xx
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  1. PaulaJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    I love your photographs...every one of them. Enjoy your Australia Day celebrations. Hope to visit your beautiful country one day.

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  2. Easy peasy organicJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Thanks Paula! I think *everybody* needs to visit Australia one time or another :)

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  3. Renee TremlJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    So lovely... does this mean you are celebrating Aussie-Day at home?

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  4. Easy peasy organicJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Yes! we'll be home next Monday morning! (robbie arrived back today) you have beers on-tap? xx

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  5. BarbaraJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Amanda I discovered your blog after I saw a tweet this morning. It looks very inviting and I look forward to reading more.

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  6. Easy peasy organicJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    @BarbaraBarbara, thanks for visiting! You're an inspiration, and I hope you can keep sharing your beautiful posts on your own website :)

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  7. heather reilly hiemstraJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    i love your blog. honestly, i love this blog. and i read very few blogs daily. and my husband begs me to blog for my business (metalsmith... computers vs. hammers... no brainer there), but you blog about how to make each day simple and exquisite and real and practical. and it is all so lovely.
    thank you, i so enjoy
    from my snowy redding, connecticut studio, anvil warm by fire,
    heather

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  8. Easy peasy organicJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Heather, thank you. And what lovely lovely words! I can see why your husband wants you to blog. snowy studio? anvil warm by fire? tell us more!! :)

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  9. Where My Heart IsJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    That's a scary thought, that it is almost Australia Day. Firstly because it means January is almost over and Secondly because daughter no. 2 has invited 20 girls over on Australia Day for a little gathering!!! What is that meant to mean? Am I to be frightened?

    BTW Love all your photos. They really capture the essence of Australia.

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  10. Easy peasy organicJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Ha! Jess, you make me laugh. 20 girls? You and your Nikon can handle that ... ;)

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  11. Catherine @ The SpringJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    This looks amazing... but I'd add in the nectarine bruschetta too... can't get enough of it! SUCH a great idea!


    Catherine @ The Spring (in Brisbane)
    http://www.thespringblog.com

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  12. Amanda @ Easy Peasy OrganicJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Thanks Catherine! Great idea on your part :) Mmm... bruschetta ...

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  13. Suzanne @ Merino AngelJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    Great work and fab ideas......we are currently on day 2 of 5 x 40 degree days so its gonna be a hot one with lots of cool, fresh drinks & dishes :-) Happy Oz Day!

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  14. Jennifer (Delicieux)January 26, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Gorgeous photos!!!! I love the look of that coconut waffle topped with bananas. Yum!

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  15. AnonymousApril 30, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    hey, cool blog in general. just here i gotta say that australia day = invasion day, nothing to celebrate

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  16. Easy peasy organicMay 1, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    @Anonymous Um, ok. Not opening *that* can of worms ...

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