Do you remember my friend, Mr Competitive? Well he surfaces again because a couple of days ago he frantically phoned and asked if the little guy and I were available for a spot of swimming. And I was highly suspicious. Because Mr Competitive runs a swimming club and I just knew he didn’t have anything […]
Archives for March 2015
Someone Call a Plumber
March 7, 2015 By 43 Comments
Sometimes (okay, rarely), I have an excited feeling in my stomach because my day is going to plan and I just know that before the sun sets everything on my to-do list will be accomplished. Last week there was a moment where I had that feeling and I was feeling confident that I was actually […]
Downstairs Restaurant, Surry Hills
March 4, 2015 By 37 Comments
Recently I had the very good fortune of catching up with my good friend, Maureen, and her husband, John, while they were briefly in Sydney. Along with Tania, we decided to meet for dinner at Downstairs Restaurant in Darlinghurst. But situated directly above Downstairs is The Hazy Rose, an intimate and charming bar where we […]
In My Kitchen, March 2015
March 1, 2015 By 58 Comments
And just like that, summer was over. But not exactly. Because here in Sydney the first day of autumn was a scorcher with temperatures soaring to 36C (97F). With February being so short, when March arrives the seasons don’t cooperate. In my kitchen I have two passionfruit. Yes, just two but these are homegrown and […]
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