If you are looking for something magical to entertain and educate the kids these school holidays take a day trip to the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale and be spell bound by The Ersatz Fantasia Project. In this project artist Rachael Hallinan has created a large-scale installation of recycled plastic toys, games and recreational products that might otherwise end…
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Yesterday I was invited to participate in a Photographic Walking Tour at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show with the team at Canon Collective. Although I do like looking at the floral displays I’m no green thumb so it was just as well that I was there to learn some new photography skills. And WOW did I learn some…
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I was feeling pretty poorly last week so I thought a big bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup would be just the trick to nourish me and put some pep back in my step. In fact studies have been done that show Chicken Soup to be more effective than placebo in reducing symptoms of a cold. The only catch was because…
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The Glover Station Tudor Revival building on Glen Eira road in Elsternwick has always fascinated me. This National Trust registered building was built in 1935 and was originally a petrol filling station and repair workshop. As a local I drive past it often and remember the time when it was auto mechanics. Then one day construction began and I was…
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Does it surprise you that before life got so complicated with kids and school and mortgages, all I would think about was where in the world would I go next, and how was I going to get there? I would leave a job at the drop of a hat if a traveling opportunity arose, and I’d never commit to more…
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Every time is see a plate of Devilled Eggs it takes me back to ‘bring a plate’ parties as a kid. It’s quite a ‘retro’ dish that went out of style for a while, but Devilled Eggs are making a comeback and they make the perfect appetizer for a cocktail party or afternoon tea. Take them to a barbecue or…
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I’ve been lucky enough to travel to over 38 countries in my lifetime, a lot of it when I was a kid. You may think I was the child of a diplomat or came from a wealthy family, both untrue. I wanted to clarify these points because I think many people/families believe traveling overseas is beyond their budget when the…
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Yes it’s true! The easiest cake you’ll ever bake. No need for fussy measurements or recipe books, if you can count to four you can make this cake. It was the first recipe I ever baked as a kid, and still make it occasionally now and then when unexpected visitors pop in. It differs slightly than other 1234 cake recipes…
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The circus is in town! But this big top is like no other I’ve ever seen. I was very privileged to be invited to see TOTEM by Cirque du Soleil which has pitched its giant tent in Melbourne before it tours Australia wide. This was my first Cirque experience and it was incredible. From the moment you walk into the…
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I have an abundance of basil growing in my herb garden and what better way to use it up than Pesto. Today I thought I’d share my Cheat’s Pesto Recipe with you because not only is it colourful and easy to make, it’s delicious! This is the second time I’ve made it and because I don’t use exact measurements, it…
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