Today has been a good day. Yes, it's Australia Day and yes, it's a day off work for me, but it has also been a generally rather good one.
First thing we sat around with a cuppa and watched some episodes of True Blood.
I then baked my very first Sponge Cake. I ended up with two different textured halves as I forgot to add water to the mixture and so added it to the second half. Not bad, not perfect, but the jam and creamy middle is good.
Lunch was a bbq over at Mum and Dad's. Yum.
Then, Lyn and I went out to the newly opened MONA (museum of old and new art).
One word.....WOWZA!!!
Absolutely world class. A lot of great art, a lot of ugly art, amazing antiquities but well worth a visit for the architecture alone. It has to be one of the most incredible spaces I have been in. The massive sandstone walls were stunning! All in little old Hobart.
So, now it's wine-o'clock. I hope you have all had a nice day too!
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Sounds like the perfect way to spend the day to me, so interested to hear what you thought about MONA, can't wait to see it!! And your sponge looks perfect, very Aus day appropriate : )
ReplyDeleteSounds like a truly wonderful day - I'd love to visit MONA one day, sounds like a really interesting spot to visit. Your sponge cake looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteWell I can certainly testify that the sponge cake looks delicious! MONA sounds wonderful; I love sandstone walls. Finishe TB... when you came in the air went out... those Stackhouse's are a little addictive.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful day Sarah, and your sponge looks delicious!! You have set my mind ticking about maybe hitting the apple isle for a holiday for the Rubies at the end of 2011, the MONA will be on our list. Love wine o'clock on a public holiday, so here's to you lovely lady! Happy Australia Day ~ Txx
ReplyDeleteThe sponge looks delish! Sounds like you have had a wonderful day xx
ReplyDeleteVery impressive Sarah. I couldn't make a sponge to save my life. Or scones :) And if the MONA isn't a reason to visit Tassie I don't know what is!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful day Sarah...and that cakes looks sensational!
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It looks so delicious !!! ...why ia Australian so far away ???...............lovely day love Ria.....
ReplyDeleteSponge is my absolute favourite - especially with fresh cream. Mmmmmm....
ReplyDeleteLittle old Hobart, I must get down there one day.
Pam x
Hi Sarah
ReplyDeleteSo nice to pop by and catch up with all your doings. Sounds like you've had the perfect day off today - and only 2 days until the weekend rolls around.
Just love some of the photos you've been taking lately - the hollyhocks and those in your studio are fab!
Amanda xx
Hi Sarah We passed MONA on the way to a family BBQ at Bushy Park. The architecture is intriguing, the way it's nestled into the cliffs like that. It was a hot topic for our parents, none of whom intend to visit it! I think the subject matter is a *little* out of their comfort zone ☺. So glad you enjoyed it. J x
ReplyDeleteYour day sounds perfect. I love discovering new art spaces. And I have never made a Victorian sponge cake before. Yours looks good...oozing all that cream and jam. Yum! xx
ReplyDeleteMmm, nice looking sponge, would be perfect with a good strong cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteMONA sounds an interesting place, I should put it on my list.
Happy Australia Day. x
Sarah, the sponge looks really lovely and makes me wish I had something like that for morning tea.
ReplyDeleteThe MONA sounds and looks great and I'm so glad you enjoyed your day.
Hasn't it been wonderful to have a bit of fine weather?
Love to Molly.
Pamela xx
That sponge looks decadently good! I'm very impressed that you made it yourself...have never been brave enough to have a go at making sponge...
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kudos on the sponge sarah, looks perfect!! you're a braver woman than i!! jx
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great day Sarah. That sponge looks perfect! I'll try to make one one day..Rachaelxx
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