Extended Wet Easter Break – 5 days!
Down here in Australia and like many countries around the world, we get the Friday public holiday for ‘Good Friday’. However, we also get an additional public holiday on the following Monday call...
View ArticleKnowing
This is one entertaining movie that had me in the palms of its hand and one that I would highly recommend. Nicolas Cage does what he does best here, as frazzled MIT astrophysics Professor Koestler....
View ArticleTwilight the Movie - Special Edition DVD
As a fan of the Twilight book series, I have been to the theatre to watch the movie and am looking forward to the Special Edition DVD due for release on Wednesday 22nd April so that I can add that to...
View ArticleMy eyes were not playing tricks on me!
I went for a spot of retail browsing in my favourite department store yesterday and thought my eyes were playing tricks on me because many of the high end designer bags were on 50% off. Yes, you read...
View ArticleThrough the eyes of a soon-to-be 31 year old DINK
This is the last week I can put my age down as 30 because yours truly turns 31 on Monday! I am looking forward to it. There are no “big plans” for celebration and no intention of taking the day off...
View ArticleThe Perfect Autumn Breakfast
There is certain freshness synonymous with this season – everyone and everything seems fresher. It could be due to the slight chill in the air and many of us are taking this opportunity to air out our...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Best-Ever Banana Bread
This recipe was obtained from my colleague who like me, enjoys food and recipes that are simple. I have made 2 loaves of bread this week and can vouch for its quality and simplicity that warms up the...
View ArticleBack on the road again
Eversince my driving instructor broke his ankle a month ago, I have not had any lessons because he recently had a pin put into his ankle and is in convalesence until who-knows-when. This happened at a...
View ArticleBack on the Road again Part II
True to his word, J took me out for a drive this afternoon. I have certainly conquered my fear of getting the car to move from the stop position. I drove us to the Port of Brisbane again and this time,...
View ArticleContinuous Downpour and No Reprieve in sight
It’s been 48 hours of rainfall and with no sun in sight, tempers are very frail. According to the Meteorology, this downpour will continue through to the weekend. Not the kind of news we like. Many...
View ArticleGoodbye Michael Humphries
Michael Humphries is the husband of a dear friend of mine in New Zealand. He epitomises resiliency above all. I have only met Michael a couple of times and we have always gotten on very well. He is a...
View ArticleWe are going away next month to...
... celebrate our 6th Wedding Anniversary. In previous years, we have celebrated over dinner and/or ensured that it coincided with our annual ski holiday in New Zealand. This year, we have decided to...
View ArticleMy Recipes Organiser
I love checking out new organisational solutions and this one caught my eyes immediately! Here is a stylish and functional solution for a common problem - sorting and organising my recipes! Now, I can...
View ArticleGloves Hunting - who knew it would be this tiring!
After a few bitterly cold mornings on the train platform, I went in search for my pair of green winter gloves with leather trimming only to find only one glove! In that instance, I knew it had to be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut Butter CookiesThis is the simplest bake I've ever done. Recipe is so simple and the outcome oh-so-delicious. Try it for yourself! Ingredients1 cup crunchy peanut butter1 cup caster sugar1 egg,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tribute to Katherine Hepburn Brownies
Tribute to Katherine Hepburn Brownies serves 16 Source: http://www.survivingoz.com After reading reviews from others who attempted this recipe, I had to try it since the weather has been so conducive...
View ArticleThe Ugly Truth
I was somewhat reluctant to watch this movie after hearing lukewarm reviews. However, the other movies on offer at the cinemas did not appeal, we decided to watch The Ugly Truth as I was rather keen to...
View ArticleThe Ugly Truth
I was somewhat reluctant to watch this movie after hearing lukewarm reviews. However, the other movies on offer at the cinemas did not appeal, we decided to watch The Ugly Truth as I was rather keen to...
View ArticleProject Veggie & Herb Gardens: Part 1
We've always been keen on having a veggie & herb garden since we moved into our home some 5 years ago. We've even earmarked a spot facing the south (apparently facing north or south is the best for...
View ArticleDistrict 9
Directed by Peter Jackson, this is one movie that will capture your interest right from the start. However, if you are squirmish about blood, guts and violence - this is a movie you would want to miss....
View Article
