tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post5468005921321914055..comments2024-01-16T15:48:42.873+11:00Comments on Desire Empire: Roast Lamb with a Jam Glaze, A Pretty Table, A Vintage Yacht and the Easter Bunny.Desire Empirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-10118030322842617382013-04-11T23:02:49.078+10:002013-04-11T23:02:49.078+10:00Wow, what a full of adventure holiday - and so pre...Wow, what a full of adventure holiday - and so pretty! Thanks so much for linking up! Take care, LauraFinding Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397566047374439011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-55418332812858535562013-04-06T02:33:06.719+11:002013-04-06T02:33:06.719+11:00Oh, this was lovely! Your lamb looks divine, and I...Oh, this was lovely! Your lamb looks divine, and I can't just imagine the pan glaze and veggies. Your Easter table was beautiful!Rattlebridge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270992062886735035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-48239705348416347722013-04-05T23:21:39.598+11:002013-04-05T23:21:39.598+11:00I go to great lengths too (have done for years wit...I go to great lengths too (have done for years with my spawning of children over many, many years) and it's just too much when someone has to make an insensitive comment and destroy the magic. Love the look of that yacht. My mother used to cook her lamb smothered in a jar of red currant jelly and I guess this is very similar.Service office in Hong Konghttp://www.officespace.hk/serviced-virtual.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-11854986084338714152013-04-05T22:24:34.494+11:002013-04-05T22:24:34.494+11:00O.K. - we are all totally jealous of this fabulous...O.K. - we are all totally jealous of this fabulous setting!! What fun. The lamb looks delicious, but I would never have thought of cooking it that way. As far as the Easter bunny story goes, my oldest child figured out about Santa fairly early, but when her younger brother asked, I just told him that, if you did not believe, Santa would not come. He is almost 33 now and I still cannot remember his ever telling me that he does not believe in Santa!! It worked - hahaha!!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00951014703880304321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-75792124098951907692013-04-03T21:57:43.824+11:002013-04-03T21:57:43.824+11:00Yep I probably would have punched him. Kids need t...Yep I probably would have punched him. Kids need the magic to last as long as possible. In other news if I wasnt a forced vego I would scoff that whole lamb roast in one sitting. It looks divine! xxLife Love and Hiccupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03283618400442819761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-41547816141610259032013-04-03T21:25:40.648+11:002013-04-03T21:25:40.648+11:00hi carolyn i love your table setting looked fantas...hi carolyn i love your table setting looked fantastic....and i am going to try the lamb recipe this weekend wish me luck.As for your husbands gaff I would have hit him with the leg of lamb at the very least or gave him some chocolate laxatives "happy easter darling"-love dee xdee -@ The Old Fat Henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467499717573385255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-53508940273224183582013-04-03T21:19:45.112+11:002013-04-03T21:19:45.112+11:00Sounds like you certainly had a fun filled Easter ...Sounds like you certainly had a fun filled Easter - although I'm with you on crushing the belief in the easter bunny and santa ! I would have been furious too.<br />The boat looks lovely although I am not sure that I could stay on it - I like a bit of space !!!<br />Have the best week !<br />Me<br />#IBOT visitorMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-78690682065072456062013-04-03T19:35:08.886+11:002013-04-03T19:35:08.886+11:00Hey! That boat interior is so like my dad's ol...Hey! That boat interior is so like my dad's old yacht 'Penelee' which he owned from 1978 to about 2005, the boast was 60 years old when he bought it, a real beauty. But I ran away from the family sailing holidays at 16 and headed for warmer climes. But you've reminded me of cooking many a meal for 6 in a galley like that.<br /><br />Sounds like an action-packed Easter long weekend, time for a rest!!Seana- Sydney, Kids, Food + Travelhttp://www.seanasmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-15759458062696365782013-04-03T16:36:17.081+11:002013-04-03T16:36:17.081+11:00I am jealous of your night on a yacht, but not you...I am jealous of your night on a yacht, but not your fight over the easter bunny. Which does sound hilarious!<br />Glad you had a lovely weekend EssentiallyJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372695554793237026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-14825269987147518512013-04-03T11:06:48.160+11:002013-04-03T11:06:48.160+11:00I love it when you make me laugh so hard tears com...I love it when you make me laugh so hard tears come to my eyes. Great story and great photos of your wonderful Easter weekend.Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03894912679671953602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-78514669571734500142013-04-03T08:53:34.313+11:002013-04-03T08:53:34.313+11:00Hi Carolyn!!!
What a beautiful weekend you had!!!...Hi Carolyn!!!<br /><br />What a beautiful weekend you had!!!<br /><br />I remember as a kid my friend's sister yelled at her little nephew who was about 5 yrs old, that Santa Claus wasn't real...It was awful!!! That poor little guy was so traumatized by this. It was sad.<br /><br />Your leg of lamb looks great and your table is so cute!! You sure put a lot of work into making your little one's celebration big. You're a great mom Carolyn!!!!<br /><br />Pam<br />xoxPamLuvsPinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894521704333998169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-50402625683178027102013-04-03T05:59:21.387+11:002013-04-03T05:59:21.387+11:00I have to admit Carolyn, I did get a chuckle over ... I have to admit Carolyn, I did get a chuckle over "fighting" over the Easter bunny. But I would have thrown the lamb too and a few Easter eggs! Most men don't have any idea how long the planning of a special day takes. I spent several weeks planning our family Easter brunch and then some. Not to mention the cleaning before the event. I must have moved his grungy work coat three times the morning of our brunch. He kept draping it over my prettiest French chair. ugh! :) Your table is so charming! Happy Easter week. xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-25785032842655260942013-04-02T22:54:55.174+11:002013-04-02T22:54:55.174+11:00I've never cooked a roast lamb in my life - a ...I've never cooked a roast lamb in my life - a bit too frightened too if I'm honest!! But yours did look very delicious. So glad I stumbled across your beautiful blog (thanks IBOT), I too live on the spectacular Northern Beaches in a beach house. Love everything about the beach. Happy Monday xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603700054733005945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-14522136181072874462013-04-02T22:16:47.059+11:002013-04-02T22:16:47.059+11:00You did so well not to lose the plot at him Caroly...You did so well not to lose the plot at him Carolyn, I would have found it very hard to be as diplomatic as you. But I totally agree, kids should have some magic memories, ESPECIALLY 4-year-olds for as long as possible! Lovely meal BTW xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-28724255831673733132013-04-02T18:11:55.821+11:002013-04-02T18:11:55.821+11:00Any red jam will do. I've been making this fo...Any red jam will do. I've been making this for 20 years and they all work equally well.<br />Thanks for stopping by.<br />CarolynDesire Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-81146507224409032192013-04-02T18:10:38.191+11:002013-04-02T18:10:38.191+11:00Lucky for him I couldn't hurt a fly. He just ...Lucky for him I couldn't hurt a fly. He just doesn't get it TM.<br />CaroDesire Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-24828470635968208442013-04-02T18:06:38.048+11:002013-04-02T18:06:38.048+11:00The pressure just goes right over mr beach house&#...The pressure just goes right over mr beach house's head.<br />Desire Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-7377505663444326282013-04-02T18:05:42.091+11:002013-04-02T18:05:42.091+11:00Good grief Carolyn. What was he thinking? I've...Good grief Carolyn. What was he thinking? I've never heard of lamb done this way before but it sure does look delicious. The humble jam jar. A million and one uses. Love the vintage table cloth too.<br /><br />Anne xxDomesblissityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270409725826410919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-31630997010533974892013-04-02T18:03:07.803+11:002013-04-02T18:03:07.803+11:00Tried to find your blog but couldn't. I searc...Tried to find your blog but couldn't. I searched mrs bc's blog. Let me know your URL and I'll visit.<br />CarolynDesire Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-18288289727432778652013-04-02T18:02:26.484+11:002013-04-02T18:02:26.484+11:00Oh that yacht looks gorgeous, I could run away on ...Oh that yacht looks gorgeous, I could run away on something like that I think!! You have me intrigued with the lamb, I might have to give it a go! X Karen #teamIBOTYellowDandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00893802619752774767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-31642126387283534802013-04-02T18:01:10.788+11:002013-04-02T18:01:10.788+11:00Thanks FiThanks FiDesire Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-20866908859861578262013-04-02T18:00:21.018+11:002013-04-02T18:00:21.018+11:00Hi Alex
I think they are called Cassia.
Thanks for...Hi Alex<br />I think they are called Cassia.<br />Thanks for stopping by.<br />CarolynDesire Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-38488001304227583032013-04-02T17:43:24.783+11:002013-04-02T17:43:24.783+11:00I shove plum jam into lots of savoury meat dishes....I shove plum jam into lots of savoury meat dishes. It really does create the most delicious glaze!<br /><br />Side note - I am obsessed with those yellow flowers at the moment. I took a bunch of photos of people's yards yesterday when we were driving home from our weekend away because I want them to google them and grow them in our garden.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527588191107839720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-21300005494266516072013-04-02T17:12:47.430+11:002013-04-02T17:12:47.430+11:00I feel your pain. I go to great lengths too (have...I feel your pain. I go to great lengths too (have done for years with my spawning of children over many, many years) and it's just too much when someone has to make an insensitive comment and destroy the magic. Love the look of that yacht. My mother used to cook her lamb smothered in a jar of red currant jelly and I guess this is very similar. Lamb is great anytime but especially at Easter xxHotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-81076333414763642482013-04-02T16:27:48.693+11:002013-04-02T16:27:48.693+11:00That is terrible! Mr BC would not have escaped uns...That is terrible! Mr BC would not have escaped unscathed from that. I watched your instagram all Easter and got so homesick over your beautiful Pittwater photos. Just gorgeous.<br />xxMrs BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281463357359416086noreply@blogger.com