You have to like mussels. Up on the Coromandel Peninsula, it’s mussel chowder, mussel curry, mussel pies. Ooh la la…what about Mussel Croquettes?! Then there is steamed or baked mussels. Not enough for you? …ask for crumbed, battered, or, possibly the very best…smoked! On Saturday mornings the …
Now that’s an installation…!
Be prepared to be wowed at the Chihuly art exhibition in the Adelaide Botanic Garden. It’s unique and eye catching by day, mesmerizing by night. Dale Chihuly is a Seattle based artist who learnt glass blowing in Venice. The centuries old skill has a very modern take in his work that blends …
The story of Bonfire and its success since 2010
At the very first Bonfire Night in 2010, I set up a little stand and called it “Alpine Corner” - our cute gingham themed stall sold hot chocolates and fondue!! That night, there was also a soup stand, hot chips, the Lion’s Club doing the BBQ. One hundred or so people attended this fledgling …
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The Debrief from Jumpers and Jazz 2023
The bunting is down, the trees have undressed, and that was Jumpers and Jazz for another year. The mood this July was wonderful, the events were better than ever, the woollen-ness reached new heights of splendor. Some of our favourite moments are shown here. Stephanie’s spent quite a bit of …
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Where the shopping is easy – Brisbane
Out and about in Newfarm, Brisbane After two days at The Calile in Brisbane, one feels the need to upgrade one’s entire life. My car should be more sleek, my home interiors should be more chic, my diet should be more organic, my body should be more muscular, my dog should be …
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The Birds’n’the Breeze – Auckland
A grey 48 hours in Auckland Grey skies, driving rain, excellent coffee, lots of dogs. That’s little Saint Heliers Beach, a tiny cove on the east coast of New Zealand. Pack some thermals, and a very good rain coat. Umbrellas don’t work with the coastal breezes…umm, try gales. Visitors are …