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  • Launching My Tasmanian Backyard series

    Launching My Tasmanian Backyard series

    Baby in ball pitI KNOW that it’s about time I started promoting Tasmania a little more and what to do with your kids while in this beautiful state. Sure, we have big things – the Big Penguin at… Penguin, the Big Apple at Spreyton, the Big Coffee Pot at Deloraine, the Big Platypus at Latrobe, the Big Spud at Sassafras (more interesting than it sounds) and the Big Tasmanian Devil at Mole Creek (well, we are Tasmanian). There are, however, no Big Two-Headed People. Sorry to disappoint you.

    However, there’s much more to this State. I’ve had an idea for about six months to do a tourism-related series targeted at families with small children. So, I finally decided I’d do something about it this week. I know I want to:

    • Provide more review-based information for families looking for things to do and places to stay with their kids, written by a fellow mum;
    • Give Tasmanian parents some inspiration on what to do with their children each week;
    • Create a place for tourists to find family-orientated activities, accommodation, events and attractions when they’re planning their trip;
    • Introduce those unfamiliar with this beautiful State to what’s on offer (hopefully we may just lure you here for a holiday. Let me know when you arrive and we’ll have coffee. Your shout.);
    • A reference of events for this time next year.

    So with the trademark Three Li’l Princesses humour, we will each week show you a little of what we have in all corners of this State, but especially the North-West, West and North. There’s also a downloadable Tasmanian family focused events calendar in the pipeline.

    If you have a specific question or place you want to know about, feel free to drop us a line in the comment section or contact us. Likewise if you have an event you’d like promoted in the calendar or an activity, accommodation place, event or attraction you would like considered for the series. The My Tasmanian Backyard page has been created where all the reviews and the calendar will be kept for easy access.

    The first post will appear on Tuesday. If you’re like me and you won’t remember that, make sure you subscribe in the top right hand corner of the homepage or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

    Children in Launceston park

    I know I love looking in other people’s backyards. What about you? Do you have a favourite place in Tasmania?

    Linking up Shae from Yay for Home’s Things I Know.



  • RECIPE: Smoked salmon and tomato pasta

    RECIPE: Smoked salmon and tomato pasta

    Smoked Salmon and Tomato Pasta

    IN THE midst of trying to find what I was Thankful For so I could be part of Kate Says Stuff’s meme for the first time, I discovered this Smoked Salmon and Tomato Pasta recipe in the archives. I previously used it as a guest post for the lovely Dannie from A Dose of Dannie some months back. However, I can’t help but want to share it on my blog too, with just a little bit of a change.

    There are a few reasons I’m thankful for this, my all-time favourite dish:

    • It gives me a pick me up every time I eat it.
    • It uses Tasmania’s finest export – salmon. This is why I love this State.
    • As I said previously, it’s devoured by our three-year-old faster than bikini bottoms on Kirstie Alley. Who created the child with expensive taste?

    So, without further ado, here’s the recipe. You’ll be thankful you follow the blog after this one. *wink wink*

    Smoked Salmon and Tomato Pasta

    INGREDIENTS:

    100g sliced Tasmanian smoked salmon

    1 Tablespoon mixed herbs

    Juice from one lemon

    Olive oil

    1 onion, finely chopped

    1 garlic clove

    400g tinned diced tomatoes

    Pepper

    2 teaspoons sugar

    375g angel hair spaghetti

    METHOD:

    Cut the salmon into strips and mix with herbs and lemon juice. Saute the garlic and onion in olive oil. Add tomatoes, sugar and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.

    Meanwhile, cook pasta and drain. Mix pasta into the tomato sauce with half the smoked salmon. Garnish the top of the dish with the remaining salmon.

    Note: Pre-kids we added a little chilli to give it some spice, but it works just as well without.

    What dish are you thankful for? Which one gives you a pick me up?

    Linking up with the lovely Kate Says Stuff’s Thankful Thursday. Click on the link to find out what others are thankful for this week.