3 Weeks in Portugal – August 2018
Back in 2018, when we could travel from Australia, I treated myself to a holiday in Portugal as a 70th Birthday present. It was a great decision and gives me something lovely to look back on. Here’s...
Life out of Lockdown
Back in 2018, when we could travel from Australia, I treated myself to a holiday in Portugal as a 70th Birthday present. It was a great decision and gives me something lovely to look back on. Here’s...
Leave in lockdown. Should I leave the house today? Asks Kellie, or should I just stay – It’s cold outside, the streets are wet, Who can resist the tv set First the presser, then...
Ingredients: 60 gm butter 1/3 cup plain flour 1 cup milk 4 eggs, separated 250 gm packet frozen spinach FILLING 2 x 220 gm cans red salmon, drained 4 shallots, chopped ½ cup mayonnaise...
This is a simple but versatile recipe. It’s great for using up leftover chicken or turkey and perfect to take on picnics. Also very popular served with a glass of champagne for a Melbourne...
This is an easy curry but it has a delicious flavour. Ingredients Red curry paste 500gms roughly diced chicken (thigh meat is best) 400ml coconut cream or milk (cream gives thicker sauce) 1 tablespoon...
This may not be the healthiest of salads but it’s very tasty. Ingredients 1 Whole Chicken – skin on 1 Clove Garlic – squeezed 125 Grams Butter – softened 1 small bunch Sage – finely...
This is so easy you won’t believe it! Ingredients Grated parmesan cheese Black Pepper (or cayenne pepper or paprika) Method Heat oven to 180 degrees Line a baking tray with baking paper Heap small...
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton Our Book Club’s choice for September and what a great debut novel from the author, Trent Dalton. Eli Bell and his mute brother August are growing up in...
375g sultanas 375g raisins 250g currants 250g pitted prunes chopped 250g pitted dates chopped 250g dried figs chopped 100g glace ginger finely chopped Brandy (around 300-500 ml) Ginger Ale (not diet) 1/3 cup honey...
This is the best banana cake recipe that I have ever used and it is super easy to make. No electronic mixer required. Frosting is optional. You can also replace the bananas with a...
This is a very simple soup recipe. The longer you cook it the better it tastes. Make it with lamb or beef and whatever vegetables are in season. Ingredients 4 lamb shanks or beef...
300 gms unsalted butter softened 150 gms caster sugar 300 gms (2 cups) plain flour sifted 150 gms (1 cup) cornflour sifted 100 gms chopped macadamia nuts (salted if you like) Preheat oven to...
You should learn to play an instrument Good for the brain they said Better do something productive Not just loll around in bed The ukulele caught my eye I saw players sing and...
You have to see the moon tonight It’s a special size and colour They said it’s called a pink moon Not for the singer but a flower It’s best seen late at night Around...
Little droplets everywhere Spreading chaos in the air Turned our whole world upside down Changed our city into a ghost town Little droplets floating round Seem so innocent but we’ve found They can spread...
The Easter Bunny’s allowed to come I saw it on the news He’s an essential service That’s the politicians’ views Gladys said it was OK To come across the border Though she called MP...
We’re being urged to exercise Keep fit in isolation I’m not sure what I should do I need some motivation There’s tai chi, yoga, qi gong too And pilates for our core If you...
Staying in the kitchen Cooking up a storm Posting pics on Facebook Has begun to be the norm My freezer’s full; my stomach’s full I’ve even tackled bread This constant cooking better stop Think...
I should have been in Dublin But sadly I am not Traveling and exploring That’s not to be my lot Instead I’m still in Melbourne Gazing over at the park How long must I stay...
Halftix Melbourne is Australia's longest running discount ticket service - operating since sometime 'round '83! It's closed at present but hopefully we will see them again soon
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While most people turn to Netflix and Disney+ during the lockdown, some people use their time to pursue hobbies or try out new craft projects. Turns out, you can do quite a lot with some yarn and plenty of imagination! If you like crocheting or cats (or both!), this might be just the list for you!
At sunset, every night (AEST) the world's largest colony of Little Penguins waddle up Phillip Island's floodlit beaches to their homes. Since visitors can't enjoy this natural phenomenon in person at the moment, Philip Island Nature Park is streaming this live on Facebook and YouTube to bring the penguins into homes across the world instead.