What Books Make Good Travelling Companions?

How many books do you usually take away with you when you travel? What sort of books do you like as travelling companions? We all know how important these questions are as we prepare for a much anticipated break and a few delicious moments of reading somewhere, somehow …

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Vegetables in Season in January

Cucumbers. Not necessarily the most exciting vegetable are they? They seem to be faithful companions in many salads and I know I can’t have a Pimms without a long thin wedge bobbing around in the glass. But try the recipe for Cucumber Salad - gurkensalat, as it’s called in the Barossa Valley - I think you’ll find it so crunchy and refreshing it’ll become a summer favourite …

Jamie Oliver wins the TED Prize for 2010

We all know who Jamie Oliver is but what is TED? Well, both Jamie and TED are communicators, and very good ones at that. The TED Prize is significant because Jamie will be given yet another platform on which to spread his mission about food …

Fruit in Season in January

Isn’t this just the most wonderful photograph? The colours zing around you and not only that, there’s a watermelon on the stool which fits in perfectly with the delicious Watermelon Sorbet that follows …

A Jane Austin Festival is Coming to Canberra …

Have you had enough of Jane Austen and those bonnet dramas? If not then you can go to a Jane Austen Festival in Canberra in April. You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer over four days …

Some Tips from Careme Pastry

When you find a favourite something do you like to share it with your family and friends? Careme Pastry has been a favourite of mine for some time now. Apart from some great recipes I’ve just received this hint from their latest newsletter that I thought you’d like to read …