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

Just The Thing For A Hot Day...

Iced Tea....with lots of ice.

Fruit And Cheese Platter...

Stilton, Chevre, Olives and Grilled Capsicum.
Pear, Figs and Grapes.

Yum...

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.

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.

Grape Salad...

Great for a hot day.

Whats On My Bench...

Grapes and a Pear.

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.

What's On My Fridge...

Drawings of the kids.

Friday Flowers...

Silk Flowers on my back table.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Guest Post...

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

Friday Flowers...

Strings of flowers to decorate shrines in Bangkok...

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.

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.

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.

Memories.

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

Lovely Lillies...

Beautiful Lilleys from Marjs' garden

Midnight Snack...

Sometimes you just want chocolate...