Monthly Archives: August 2011

Road Trip to South East

Just been watching morning TV and scribbling notes for the recipe for Mango Mania…sounds and looks delicious, made with crab meat and lime juice. I have post-it notes with recipes from TV and magazines dotted all around the house, promising … Continue reading

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Blasts from the past

We had a fabulous trip south to the Fleurieu Peninsula, driving through the Australian spring with the yellow wattle trees in all their glory. The recent rain has turned the fields into an ‘Irish patchwork’ like the singer crooned about … Continue reading

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Flutters of excitement!

We went to the races on Saturday…what a hoot! We dived into a shady spot on Rundle Mall, a TAB where all the gamblers lurk on beautiful sunny days, and watch TV screens and place bets! John was mortified and hung … Continue reading

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The Flinders Ranges and Outback

I am still reeling from our road trip at the weekend for at last I feel I have seen the real Australia. Not the esplanades, malls and city sights, but the vast areas of mallee or scrub land, with eucalyptus … Continue reading

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