I visited my best friend in Darwin last week. It wasn’t the most successful visit we’ve had – my friend has a toddler, and he was sick, and then he gave his lurgy to his dad, and then his mum.…
Recipe: Vegetable Pikelets
Review: Vegetarian India, by Madhur Jaffrey
So that was a longer break than I had planned. Basically, I went back to work, where there were grants, organising our participation in Midsumma, and the aftermath of the restructure – I have lost six labs and gained six…
Review: Xenia Food Store
I’ve been wanting to try out Xenia for months, ever since I went looking for a place for a work function in East Brunswick that could 1) seat 50+ people 2) several of whom were vegan and 3) several more…
Recipe: Spanak-not-ika (Green leafy things and cheeses in pastry)
We have been getting some disgustingly hot weather recently, and as a big fan of not cooking in hot weather, I’ve been trying to be organised so that we can get something healthy on the table without having to heat…
Year’s End, Christmas Baking, and some changes for Cate’s Cates
The end of 2018 is upon us, and I have to say, I am more than ready to bid it farewell. There has been so much sadness and stress in our lives this year, and I’m ready for a fresh…
Advent Calendar Day 25: Four Carols and an Oratorio
Merry Christmas! I always find it impossible to choose just one beautiful piece of music for Christmas Day, and this year, I’m not even going to try! Instead, you are getting four carols and an oratorio – and it’s all…