Cherries and Summer are interchangeable words. They remind us that Christmas is on the way and that there are plenty of long, hot, lazy days ahead to enjoy these sweet, juicy treats.  I have fond memories of Summer 2010 in France, buying a kilo of cherries from the front door of a local and heading… Read more

*** THIS VENUE HAS NOW CLOSED *** I bring my lunch to work most days but there are the days when lack of time, groceries or energy conspire against me.  When this happens, I fall back on an old favourite – ‘Harry’s Place’ or just plain ‘Harry’s’ to those in the know.  Situated in Rowes… Read more

I was sorting through my holiday photos and discovered this little video I captured Al-Madina Souq in Aleppo. I re-watched it and realised it wasn’t half bad, considering it was recorded on my basic point and snap camera. I’m only sorry I didn’t record for longer. How good is this guy? Can you make pancakes… Read more

Each year, four of us celebrate each of our birthdays by going somewhere posh and extravagant.  Each year my husband says he wants to go to Restaurant II (or Two or 2) and each year, they are always closed for a wedding.  This year was no different but we tried our luck and were able… Read more

We’re all aware that how a meal is presented is nearly as important as how it tastes. The saying goes ‘You eat with your eyes first and your stomach second’. That’s why every dish we look at in a cookbook or magazine has been primped and prinked to perfection. This fussing is done by a… Read more

It’s been a very busy week so far.  Between visits to the vet, my computer giving up the ghost and tendering my resignation with my employer of 21 years, I haven’t had much spare time.  None the less, when I crossed paths in the Halls of Power with an interstate colleague, I had to make… Read more