The sun is shining and it looks like it is going to be another hot Aussie Day here in Coffs Harbour! So what are your plans for this great day?
Diggers Beach near Aanuka Resort, Coffs Harbour
I will be beaching it with the kids!
Diggers Beach with a storm brewing!
Mr GG is away on a camping “bucks party weekend” at a remote bush campsite on the beach, about 50 kms away, so the kids and I are having a low key affair this year.
…on that point, a quick question if I may? Who goes camping in the middle of no where for their bucks party??? In the boys defense though, they all bought enough booze to sink a battle ship!
Australia Day Games @ Aanuka Beach Resort
Anyway, back to Australia Day. The kids and I are keeping it simple this year.
I have made icy poles to keep us cool!
These are a very simply idea that the children can make with you.
Ice Blocks for Australia Day
Australia Day Icy Poles
Ingredients:
- Red soft drink, or cordial (personal preference)
- Lemonade
- Blue Gatorade or cordial
Keeping cool with Australia Day Icy Poles
Method:
Add the blue liquid to the bottom third of the ice block molds. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until almost set.
Add the lemonade leaving one third space in the top of the ice block.
Refrigerate for two hours and then add the red liquid. Place the paddle pop stick into the mold and freeze overnight.
There we have it, a simple thirst quenching treat for Australia Day.
Kangaroo Pockets
Kangaroo Pockets
For our little picnic on the beach we are having Kangaroo pockets, a cute play on words don’t you think 
I love kangaroo meat as it is a very high iron, lean protein. It is also a great choice for dish like pies and sausage rolls as the flavour comes through nicely.
Recipe to follow next week as they also make great lunch box food for back to school.
Australia Day Cocktail
Aussie Cocktail
…and to finish a special Australia Day cocktail just mum…
Ingredients:
30 mls Grenadine
30 mls Blue Curacao
30mls bacardi
Diet lemonade
Ice
Method:
Choose you favourite cocktail glass and fill it 1/3 with ice.
Add the grenadine to the bottle of the glass.
Carefully add the blue curacao and Bacardi to the glass.
Very carefully top with diet lemonade.
So there you have it folks, a simple and delicious Australia Day spent on the beach, and keeping cool.
What did you do this Australia Day?
Did you make something special with an Aussie flavour… why not add a link to your Australia Day using the linky tool in the comments section.
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- Australia Day Games @ Aanuka Beach Resort
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- Kangaroo Triangles for Australia Day
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- Kangaroo Pockets For Australia Day
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- Keeping cool with Australia Day Icy Poles
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- Ice Blocks for Australia Day
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- Australia Day Cocktail
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- Australia Day Lamington Macaron
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- Kangaroo Riberry & Macadamia Rissoles
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- Bakers Delight Australia Day, Cheesymite scroll
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- Australia Day Cake Pop Ups
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- Kangaroo Pie
Thanks so much for stopping my website so that I could find yours. Happy Australia Day! There is so many lovely treats here but I think your ice lollies my boys would just love. I know this is the middle of your summer but it is also a temperate climate in Hong Kong so this is perfect. Looking forward to keeping in touch. Take Care, BAM
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Hehe I bet you’ve got people knocking at your door now looking to come in to try some of your Aussie treats! Happy Australia Day Julie, Mr GG and family!
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Thanks Lorraine, I hope you too had a great day
for only a few ingrediants, those ice blocks look amazing!
Happy Australia day
I hope you enjoy your beach time – these icey poles look like just the thing to cool down afterwards.
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I love those tricolored lollipops but we are in the middle of the winter here. I will have to wait for summer to try these beauties.
P.S. Thank you for stopping by my blog so that I can find yours
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I went to Uni in Coffs – nostalgia! Thanks for dropping by Twinkle in the Eye and for inviting me to link up. Love the look of those icey poles. Beautiful
Such a great beach shot the top one. (I hope it hasn’t been too soggy up that way for you.)
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I just pinned this blog, everything you’ve made looks so good!! Can’t wait til summer to try this…enjoy the beach. I have a foot of snow…lol!!
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Lol! That is so funny, it doesn’t snow near me, I just can’t imagine having a house in the snow!