A Bird Nest
Random events … I’m sure you’ve experienced those big and little things that can come out of the blue that make you stop, react and respond. Sometimes they can be most unpleasant but other times they can make your day …
Helpful Hints about Food Labels
How to read food labels? Well, first bring along your science degree, then loads of time to read and compare and, whatever you do, don’t forget your glasses because the print is usually beyond tiny. I suggest you read this monthly newsletter from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health for tips to help you understand what you need to be aware of …
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
Amidst the many books we read, sometimes you read a book and it really touches you. I’m sure you know the feeling … you love picking it up to continue, you’re sad when it ends, you can’t stop thinking about it, you recommend it to your friends as a ‘must read’ …
chai tea as made by me
Do you like chai tea? Almost every coffee shop now offers a version, or two, many of which I don’t like at all. You can easily make a wonderful version at home …
Stir-Up Sunday
Yes, it will soon be Christmas and it’s fun to kick start the season by making the pudding! Stir-Up Sunday was last weekend so there was a buzz of excitement in the kitchen as we all had a stir and made a wish …
Geraldine Brooks and ‘The Idea of Home’
Have you read any of Australian author Geraldine Brook’s books? She’s been a foreign correspondent in the Middle East for The Wall Street Journal, won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for her novel March and is currently delivering the Boyer Lectures for 2011 here in Australia. Geraldine is really worth reading and listening to …
