The eldest went out for dinner and a movie with his dad last night and I felt a twinge of sadness. Don't get me wrong, I was happy for them to be catching up. But it reminded me of the losses that we incur in a divorce, aside from the financial price that we pay.... Continue Reading →

I'm officially a two-time published author, with my new book, Melbourne Cocktails, on the shelves! Let me know if you see it in your local bookstore. I've written an article about it at Drinks Digest, which you can read here. I’ve also placed ads for the book on the website, which I got the publisher... Continue Reading →

I made my reluctant return to the real world last night after two days on the Northern Beaches. I woke long before dawn to the sound of driving rain. I am not looking forward to emerging from under the doona, scooping a dog under each arm and running for the cover of the local shops... Continue Reading →

How was your weekend? Mine was wonderfully uneventful. I had a quiet Friday night at home. I went for a walk with friends on Saturday morning. Then I went to BCF to buy new reef shoes (more about that in a later blog post), then I did some online shopping for new walking shoes because... Continue Reading →

It's a fair bet you've heard of Dubai chocolate as it's gone literally ... nuts ... on social media. It's a type of chocolate bar originating from Dubai, and it’s known for its unique combination of pistachio filling, crispy kataifi (shredded phyllo dough), and sometimes tahini, all encased in a chocolate shell. It has gained widespread... Continue Reading →

Yesterday’s looooooong work shift ended up being quite fun. I was on duty at a business events showcase that gave event planners the opportunity to sample amazing experiences and destinations on offer across regional NSW. It was stressful at the beginning because I had to find people to be interviewed for a video and ask... Continue Reading →

The House Hotel was at capacity again last night. My sister's Newie bestie checked out, my sister checked in and the eldest's extended stay continued. (The cuties in the main pic are my sister and her Newie bestie waaaaaaay back in the preschool years of their friendship. Isn't it awesome when you have relationships that... Continue Reading →

Monday is not the night you'd expect to be busy, but mine was hectic. I started work at 8am and powered through without a lunch break so I could skive off at 4.30pm and head to The Rocks to have a drink with some of the Newie gang. They were in town to see Strictly... Continue Reading →

The eldest flew up to Sydney on Saturday for a visit, so I ducked to Woolies for supplies after my morning walk. I went to the Woolies in my old neighbourhood because Coles took over my local and it just doesn't speak to me any more. As I wandered down the aisles I felt a... Continue Reading →

I double booked myself last night. And I am regretting it slightly this morning. I RSVP'd to attend a Bord Bia (the Irish Food Board) event at Watersedge at Campbell’s Stores AND the Henry Deane rooftop cocktail bar's 10th birthday. Both were in The Rocks. Very handy, very convenient. But they overlapped. The Bord Bia event was drop-in style... Continue Reading →