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Thursday 28 February 2013

Feeling Cozy...

The weather has finally changed and it's so nice to be able to relax
without sweltering...

My Latest Book...

A Glimpse Of Angkor....just hot off the press,
press on the link below if you want to have a preview.

Link To My New Book

Sunday 24 February 2013

Friday 22 February 2013

Friday Flowers...

These were part of a bouquet that  Marj picked from her garden just before Christmas,
not as much out these days...  it's been so hot and dry.

Wednesday 20 February 2013

Country Living...

On the weekend I attended a party at a beautiful property in Healesville,
I took a few shots of the house and the views.




Lots of beautiful furniture, and interesting collectors pieces.






Saturday 16 February 2013

Yarra Valley Views...



Looking out over the Yarra Valley from a vantage point in Healesville,
the countrysides' so dry but it still looks beautiful with the hazy blues and greens.

Wednesday 13 February 2013

Sunset Tonight...


Tonight as I drove up the hill, I saw such a beautiful Sunset
 that I raced home to get the camera and rushed back down
 to a vantage point around the corner
 to get some pix.

Looking out over the foothills and on to Melbourne.

Tuesday 12 February 2013

Coffee Body Scrub...

Body Scrub made from 1cup of raw caster sugar,
 just under half a cup of Olive Oil, and the seeds of  2 Vanilla Beans,
 with 2 desert spoons of ground Coffee.

Just the thing for Valentines Day...
(Good thing you use it in the shower, because it looks a bit like mud wrestling),
but it smells great and leaves your skin really smooth.

Monday 11 February 2013

Working On The New Book...

It's about my day discovering the Angkor archaeological park...
Still very much a work in progress, but I'm loving it.
It brings back so many memories.

Sunday 10 February 2013

Nicoise For Breakfast...

Last night I made a warm Nicoise salad with Salmon.
 So this morning I had leftovers on toast.

Sourdough with Blue Costello, Tomato, Green Beans, Olives, Rocket, Grilled Capsicum and Boiled Egg.

With a dressing made from Parsley, Garlic, Anchovy, Preserved Lemon, Oil and Vinegar.

Saturday 9 February 2013

Guest Post...

A lovely photo Alex took of Nonas Cappilletti (little hats),
Pasta filled with Chicken, Ricotta and Parmigiano in Broth.
Beautiful.

Thursday 7 February 2013

Wontons For Dinner...



Shoulder Pork, Spring Onion, Coriander, Shiitake Mushroom,
Black Fungus and Wonton Wrappers.


Mince the Pork, and mince the other ingredients, then mix.
Place a teaspoon of the mixture in the centre of a Wonton wrapper,
(wet the edges)  bring up the sides and press to seal.
Steam for 20 minutes and serve with Soy Sauce.

Would be great with a bit of Chilli.

Wednesday 6 February 2013

Dinner...

Since returning from my Asian holday,
I'm forever trawling through Asia Grocery shops.
My latest effort resulted in the ingredients
 for Massaman Curry, delicious.

Monday 4 February 2013

Bonsai...

I saw this lovely tree at a temple in Hanoi...
there were so many beautiful Bonsai in Vietnam,
I wish I could have bought some home.

Sunday 3 February 2013

Memories.

Beautiful pink Pearls, from Vietnam, and pretty Aqua stones from Thailand...
Bring back memories of holidays.