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There's nothing better than to open a new cook book and be absolutely blown away by .......              *         the number of delicious recipes presented              *         the absolutely fabulous illustrations             *         the simplicity of the recipes              *         the fact I wanted to get up from my chair .....and cook!

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You could say that the year just finished was one I could have done without, but there amongst all the sadness and pain were moments of great happiness and joy.... and those moments will stay with me when the others are just a distant memory. A new year....the slate is clean..... and with that comes the hope that I will once again be an active participant in my Book Club. How disappointing

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Further to my previous post, I came across an informative article published in a 1955 edition of the HOUSEKEEPING MONTHLY, which I will now reprint for your edification....... THE GOOD WIFE'S GUIDE (The Italics are all mine!) HAVE DINNER READY.  Plan ahead the night before to have a delicious meal ready on time for HIS return.   This is a way of letting HIM know you have been thinking of HIM

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TV Promo on release Over the years I've watched some great television....and some not so great.... But the series that has captured my attention this last year has been "MAD MEN" ..... Yes dear readers,  I've been hooked by this terrific series and can't wait for Series 3 which is currently showing here in dear old Aussie on Pay Television..... but not at my house!..... (No subscription TV

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Another month has come and gone....and yesterday our reading group met to discuss two books...."Dreams from my Father"  and  "The Audacity of Hope"..... both written by Barack Obama I chose to read "The Audacity of Hope" as I thought it would be interesting to read something he had written as a Senator, before putting up his hand as a Presidential Candidate.  I had some knowledge of what this

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Coffee plunger & mugs This morning I went op shopping..... I'd been reading about all the wonderful treasures that could be found if you had a discerning eye....and with about 20 minutes to spare before collecting the man I live with from his Chi Kung class, I ventured in to the local Salvos Store hoping that the time spent would be productive and there would be something that would catch my

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My usual Sunday morning TV viewing has left my head spinning.....  While the memory was still fresh I thought I'd share with you a couple of  "pearlers" from our elected politicians and ever hopeful aspirants as they gently debated the state of the nation with some of our respected journalists this morning. I am ever hopeful of "plainspeak" ....something that's in really short supply these days

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On a very hot Melbourne day....with the temperature expected to climb above the 40 mark....we had decided to see a film at the Nova in Carlton.    Our Grandchild was with us....and it was a special treat for her.  We were going on a bus....(something she finds very exciting)....we were going to have lunch at a place of her choosing..(also very exciting) ...and we would spend lots of time browsing

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Yesterday was Book Club Day....It was the first meeting of our group for the new year, and as expected there were a couple of new faces....both women.   Our lone male member had that look of resignation on his face that we have come to expect over the years, but to his credit he hangs in there, not allowing the twittering of the group of post menopausal women to daunt his spirit....and

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We have returned home to the heat....not the heat of Melbourne mind you, though I found some days there unbearably hot as the heat rose from the ground to sear my face. That was when the temperature was over the 40 mark, and I can't begin to know how it was around a year ago when the searing heat  was in excess of 46 degreesC... and so many people lost their lives in the firestorms.   No...this

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Dear Friends.....this will be my last blog for the year, as it's time to prepare for the journey south to be with our family at this special time. What a memorable year it's been.....One never knows what's round the next corner just waiting to come alongside!   You have to take it in your stride, the happy with the sad, the good with the bad....never let it get you down.....(# sounds like

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A few days ago we celebrated another wedding anniversary.  It was a happy day....we didn't do anything special though because we were both busy with prior engagements..... but I was happy to know that the boy had not forgotten, as very early that morning....even before the birds had started their morning chatter....he had touched my face gently and whispered the words "Happy Anniversary"..... not

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                                     Three Mile Island Plant A few days ago I read in our daily newspaper that the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania had had a radiation leak forcing the evacuation of 150 workers the previous weekend.  There was no explanation why the disclosure had been delayed, only that management felt the levels of radiation were not considered harmful...

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I have just posted The Booklist for 2010.....(See Side Bar). None of mine ....unfortunately, but we do get to read one of Obama's.  (Looks like I'll have to read Sarah Palin's on the sly) Not a bad collection though I must admit...some even appeal....and if I can get through the lot of them, how much more knowing will I be....(mmm.....don't think I'm gonna make the full list...) Not even a "

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Fresh figs......delicious.....almost dripping with their own nectar. On this very hot and humid morning.....what a breakfast treat! They looked so great, I wanted to share them with you all.....

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The Lemonade Award ..... Imagine my surprise ....and delight....to find that my blogging companion Journaling Woman had thought my blog worthy of this nomination. This is my acknowledgment of her faith in me as a blogger, albeit a somewhat misplaced one, as I have not posted as often as I would have liked these last months. I'm rather new to this game...but it is now a special part of my life,

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 I belong to a Bookclub.....   I have been a member of this fascinating group now for over 10 years, and considering we read one book each month...  (except for the month of January.... which allows us to get into some really trashy reads over the Christmas break  )... a lot of books have been stacked on my bedside table at one time or another! At this time of year we have to choose the

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Alas, alack....woe is me....I'm too busy.....just too busy to post to my blog....  Just too busy reading what other folks are posting  to attend to my own.   But what a wonderful time I'm having.... It will have to stop. But how fascinating is this blogging life?..... What wonderful fulfilling lives some people lead..... How many happy.....sad.....insightful....informative....laugh out loud

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"Cant talk too long Mum....lots to do."    My daughter's voice, joyous once again, no longer the measured tone, means that she is feeling well. Oh Happy Day!  Leith has this window of opportunity ....a few weeks to let her hair down... (what hair you might say...the peach fuzz hiding under her wig is not yet long enough )... and live it up.  Do the Christmas shopping.... look at her garden

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Today in Australia is National Breast Cancer Awareness Day....and all morning on the magic of radio I've been hearing such inspiring tales from women who have been diagnosed with this devastating condition.   I salute you all... you wonderful women....and I pay tribute to those who did not make it. Every day we read or hear of new advances being made in the fight against this most insidious

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I love this photo of my daughter Leith with her childrenZoe and Georgia It was taken when Georgia was just one day old....and big sister Zoe, 6 going on 7 Georgia is now 15 months, a happy contented toddlerwith lots to say....and big smiles for everyone she meetsZoe, now a grown up seven, wonders what happened to the lifeshe once knew.....where she could leave her pencils, toys, books etc,for a

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          As a postscript to my previous post, it is with much sadness that I must report a failure           Yes.....my sweet Jenny.... as much as you had put your faith in me          I let you down ...I was unable to complete the assignment I rang Jeff the home handyman to come to my rescue He's been.... he's seen....he's done the job and goneand my thingamejig looks just fine in my laundry

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I went to Bunnings today....something I try hard to avoid. It's one of those places that men frequent...(no, I don't mean one of THOSE places)... but a place where they congregate....where they spend hours in silence, looking.....looking....touching.....looking. Time has no meaning. As I write I am reminded of a newspaper article of a few days ago, where Bunnings had been compared to the

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Every day, around mid afternoon, my husband sets the table for dinner, no doubt in anticipation that within a few hours, some food will appear as if by magic...... he'll pour the selected wine..... and we'll sit down together for another meal Yesterday I got to thinking just how many meals I have prepared over the years The mind boggles.... Nowadays I'm almost on autopilot as I preplan the

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I have a folder of treasures tucked away in my life....they don't have any monetary value... and to anyone else coming upon them, they would just seem to be scraps of paper, old cards, newspaper clippings, little drawings, and lots and lots of photos......but to me they are precious... and worth a fortune I came across this folder a few days ago whilst on another mission.....as I opened it I

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How much time do we waste in the Supermarket each week? I know grocery shopping is a necessary evil, but unfortunately we have to eat.... However.... I would like, just for once, to get in and then get out, quick smart.... no unnecessary purchases... no impulse buying.... no long queues.... no price checks. There's our bill.... pay our money ...."Have a nice Day"... pick up our goods, (in the

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My Grandchildren love to cook......so do their mothers.....and so do I There is nothing better than to spend time preparing something delicious to eat waiting patiently while it cooks, and then.... VOILA serving it up to the hungry hordes waiting in the wings Eliza (pictured above) is preparing a

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It's that time of year again...the burn off ! And this is the spectacular fire which precedes the harvesting of the cane crop..... For anyone unfamiliar with cane country, seeing a cane fire for the first time is an amazing experience, accompanied by the great roar as the fire takes hold....and then it's gone This is a controlled burn, ridding the cane of pests and trash before the big

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Life has a way of stopping us in our tracks..... It has a way of putting things into perspective......... It has a way of making important things seem of no consequence...... A distant voice saying those few words......... "Mum, I

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You can get too much of a good thing...... and I certainly wouldn't wish this on anyone Major flooding (again) in many parts of Queensland and New South Wales, with some folk losing valuable crops..... cars......their business.... household items.... or even their life...... It is heart wrenching to see people sorting through the mud

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Don't you love the rain? Just look at these raindrops on the white rose, making the most of their time before the sun comes out when they'll disappear, leaving everything they touch refreshed..... So many songwriters have been inspired by the rain - Come Rain Come Shine September in the

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A Family Gathering..... and here are some of us celebrating the Christening of Georgia Louise, our third Grandchild (See what Georgia has to say about her day, in the posts below !)

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Well, how about these shoes? Aren't they something ! Made for me by my Aunty Jan for my Christening Day She even added a little ladybird to sit on the petals of the flower Aren't they exquisite ! It's a big day today Taylor says.... She says "Don't be nervous" Nervous......Me? Nothing to worry about here - She says I look beautiful So does she.... But....hang on a moment.... Who's this

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Well, that wasn't so bad.... and now it's time to party! Cousin Eliza and my sister Zoe are busy at the church offering everyone the bomboniere.... such a BIG word for me to remember! and this is my Christening Cake..... almost too good to eat! and here are the little cupcakes for everyone to take home..... Lots of good food to eat Lots of friends to see Lots of laughter Lots of fun

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This is the bloke I live with........ He didn't always look like this. When I met him he had hair.....lots of it..... And really there wasn't all that much that we had in common, except for our love of Jazz..... so much so that we found we had some of the same records in our collections....... Remember

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We were in Melbourne for the Easter Bunny's visit and here is Zoe on dress up day at school looking just the part Such an exciting time for the little ones as the nest was prepared the carrots there for nibbling and the anticipation as bedtime approached...... Yes...the bunny came... and what a mess of chewed up carrot all over the floor! And there were Easter eggs for everyone ! .....

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Why is it that when you have made wonderful plans...special things to do and great people to catch up with... that things don't always turn out as you would like. It's almost as if you are being punished for being so happy, and so excited. You know how it is....suddenly out of the blue you get a zit (right in the middle of your forehead) when you are wanting to look really special . Or worse..

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It took a lot of flying to get to Melbourne .....my wings are tired. I've had a couple of days just relaxing and enjoying the company of my family......So great to have them all around, so much to see and do.... with Birthdays and Easter making it all very special, with the Christening to come. Lots of lovely food and wonderful coffee....and I'm spending a lot of time with the grandchildren. "

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The bags are packed and we're ready to go..... We've tried to remember to put it all in....but no doubt there'll be something we've forgotten. It always happens. Looking forward to GREAT COFFEE at Errols. Check this great restaurant out NOW See you all soon........

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In just a few days time we' ll be in Melbourne..... and these are two of the delights that await us Eliza (on the left) is 9 years old, and her cousin Zoe is turning 7 in a few months

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When you're a woman of a "certain age " buying shoes is a big problem, especially if you want something that has a certain style....a bit of pizzaz ! you know what I mean.... I usually end up with a very matronly looking health shoe, bought from the local pharmacy, or a pair of slides that get worn to death simply because they are just so easy to slip into...... but yesterday as I was

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Well, the job is done, and it took no time at all. I have six of these little bottles which will see us out until the next crop is ready. If you'd like the recipe - here it is ! MOROCCAN LEMONS 250g coarse or sea salt 6-8 lemons scrubbed and cut into quarters 1 bay leaf, 2-3 cloves, 1 stick of cinnamon (for each bottle) some extra lemon juice 6 small glass jars, with metal lids, (sterilised

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We've had a great crop of lemons this year. The lemon tree is the preserve of the man of the house, and I don't go there..... The only thing I'm allowed to do is pick them, but only when I've been given permission by the boss of the tree ! These are the last of the crop, and some are about to find their way into my pantry in little bottles. They'll be ready for active duty in about 6 weeks

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It's almost impossible to get a decent cup of coffee in my home town. What passes for a flat white is usually a poor imitation of the real thing.... no crema ..... no depth... terrifyingly hot (and filled to the brim).... And the price....unbelieveable ! Most coffe shops here would go broke in Melbourne. Ah... Melbourne. Home of great food, great restaurants, and great COFFEE... and we'll

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I'm a gardener, or so I like to think. But I'm always amazed when I watch the gardening programs on TV, just how little I know. I become very enthused after watching Peter Cundall (now retired ) and his ilk, making things look just so easy......mmm...I think to myself, I could grow/ do/ make one just like that ! But does it ever happen. You guessed it. By the time I've made the trip to

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We've been talking about it for weeks now and we've finally come to a decision - it will have to go. So we are saying "goodbye" to the local rag, our daily paper. It's been part of our life since we moved to this city 30 years ago, but enough is enough. Perhaps it's getting old and tired just like us, but even with all the bells and whistles that have appeared on the pages to keep our

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