Here in the Southern Hemisphere we are a long way from that Nation-stopping event, The Super Bowl. But that doesn’t mean we don’t do our bit to join in on all the excitement. I read on the Three Cookies blog this morning that while watching the Super Bowl, Americans will consume 1.25 billion chicken wings. […]
Tapioca Pudding and…First Week Back Melt-Downs
February 4, 2012 By 33 Comments
The day the primary school children return to the classrooms is the day the parents who linger behind at the school gates face one of their greatest moments of testing. Firstly, because they are wondering which teacher their child ended up with and secondly, who else is in the class. Some parents try to take […]
Braised Beef with Cassia and Star Anise and…Formally Drained
January 22, 2012 By 29 Comments
Next week Arabella will start her final year of school. And while she’s whingeing and moaning about what a tough year it will be, I’m buoyed by the fact that with Arabella being in her final year that must mean we only need to survive one more formal. Formals give me a feeling of dread. […]
Chicken with Sweet Chilli Sauce and…A Pampering Nightmare
January 21, 2012 By 35 Comments
In my Christmas stocking was a pampering package to a Day Spa. I vaguely recalled hearing very positive things about this Spa. Yesterday I set out for what I expected would be a relaxing and rejuvenating and indulgent day out. When I walked through the door I immediately just loved how serene and clean and […]
Pork Belly with Five Spice Powder and…The Linear Bride
January 20, 2012 By 32 Comments
Haven’t we all had fun being in that special role of bridesmaid for that very special friend. And the bonding between the bride and the bridesmaids can be enriched and strengthened from all the flurry of activity and building excitement that leads to the wedding day. But that’s the happy story and tragically some bridesmaids […]
Chicken Stir-Fry and…The Curtain Falls on Archie’s Gap Year
January 16, 2012 By 39 Comments
Thank you for all your prayers. The Good Lord has looked after me. The last day of Archie’s Gap Year was Sunday, January 15. This is how I manufactured it. Last week Archie went away for a few days. While he was resting/holidaying/partying and spending while definitely not working I, by a stroke of good […]
Duck with Lychee and Ginger Salad and…Life Experience
January 4, 2012 By 55 Comments
When Archie was applying for the course he would like to do the Head of the School told him he wasn’t ready, as he needed to gain some ‘life experience’ before being accepted. Archie asked, ‘What do you mean by life experience?’ And without a breath of hesitation the director replied, ‘Well you need to […]
Pork and Glass Noodle Spring Rolls and…Another Phone Call
October 27, 2011 By 43 Comments
There’s been another phone call. It would be so wonderful to be one of those families that don’t get phone calls of this nature but we’re not of that ilk. I was just about to sit down to a lunch of spicy Thai noodles when the phone rang. It was the principal of the local […]
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