Occasional stories, food and travel inspiration
Hello, dear readers! Apologies for my lengthy absence but I've been working on a few writing projects lately. I’ve been trying my hand at writi...
The other day, my boyfriend and I went to see British comic Chris Turner in his show, Observational Tragedy. Alternately witty, moving, and though...
A little secret about dinner parties: while the food and wine you offer your guests is important, they're not nearly as important as the mood you se...
When I was younger I thought of life mostly in terms of goals. Everything was about achievements and new experiences. "Live overseas." Tick...
As the Australian Summer continues so does our love affair with fruit: we're spoilt for choice at this time of the year so my fruit bowls are overflo...
Malaysian nights are often surprisingly hot. My kids' cheeks are bright red and their hair is sticking to the backs of their necks in damp curls. W...
Regular readers may remember my grouchy Valentine's Day post from a few years ago, when I was newly separated from my ex husband and in no mood for r...
I recently met up with friends for our regular Cookbook Club lunch where we share dishes we've cooked from a selected cookbook. If you're anythi...
I've always wanted to visit South Africa so I was thrilled when South African Tourism approached me to be part of their #MeetSouthAfrica campaign la...
A couple of weeks ago my boyfriend and I attended a special Jacob's Creek dinner in Melbourne with Novak Djokovic, the world's number one tennis pl...
My baby recently turned six so to celebrate we had some family and friends over for a relaxed lunch. Deciding what kind of birthday cake to make J...
I'm a Summer gal so I love this time of year - the baking heat, the endless blue skies and the regular swims automatically put me in a good mo...
