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Cook Republic Food Photography, Writing, Cooking And Styling Workshops For 2015

February 5, 2015

I am absolutely thrilled to announce the dates for six food photography and styling workshops just before Cook Republic's 10th anniversary in 2015. These wo... Continue Reading >>

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Setting Up A Spring Veggie Patch, Test Driving Ford Kuga Plus Win $500 Temple And Webster Voucher

November 12, 2014

A few months ago I was lucky to be picked by Kidspot and Ford to test drive their Kuga model for 6 weeks as part of their Paint The Town Ford ... Continue Reading >>

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She is gone. A list of favourites for October 2014.

October 3, 2014

I have been scared of animals and birds for as long as I can remember. But I gave into that fear when we brought home 4 chickens three years ago. I wa... Continue Reading >>

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Welcome To Our New Kitchen (Renovation Before And After)

July 24, 2014

For 8 years, I worked day and night on a single steel bench overflowing with kitchen paraphernalia, food, portable cooktop and very little working spa... Continue Reading >>

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My Favourites List For May 2014

May 9, 2014

Last year amidst bush fires close to where we live, we had a pair of ducks seek shelter in our pool. It was a wondrous thing. We were absolutely... Continue Reading >>

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Renovation Woes, Fun Loom, A Book Launch And April 2014 Favourites

April 11, 2014

Last week my Mac died. It gave a loud bang and took out power to a section of the house. This one lasted 5 years and went through three operating syst... Continue Reading >>

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A Cabin By The River And Favourites List For January 2014

January 31, 2014

Last week we sneaked up to Barrington Tops and spent three adventurous days in a cabin by the river. We explored precarious little paths down ... Continue Reading >>

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My Favourites List For October 2013

October 22, 2013

The year is flying by at a maddening pace. In the lead up to Christmas, I have a new obsession that might come in handy when it is time to make ... Continue Reading >>

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Savoury Buckwheat Omelettes, A Newspaper Column And The Title Of My First Cookbook

October 3, 2013

On days when I am working by myself (which is most days, really!) I eat pre-dominantly vegetarian meals. An hour long lunch break is often enough to... Continue Reading >>

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A Hunter Valley Adventure – Hot Air Ballooning, Pasta Class, Lakeside Picnic.

September 25, 2013

A few weeks ago, Nick and I were kindly invited by the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley and BMW to an indulgent winter escape as part of their Disco... Continue Reading >>

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