As a a parent it’s the little moments that make your proud. Watching that little person learn to walk, eat, sleep and master the word no, with a defiance only a two year old can manage. For me, I look for extra moments when I see  a little of myself in the little guy. You Read More …

What’s more American than cheesecake, a red, white and blue one at that? It’s going to be over 30 degrees Celsius this fourth of July (that’s in the 90’s for those more comfortable with Fahrenheit) and I’ve been trying to think of a dessert that’s quintessentially American, has lovely summer fruit and can be made Read More …

The last time I was at trivia was quite some time ago, but it happened to coincide with a time in my life when I was working out the kinks in an eclair recipe. As I typically do when working on a recipe I’d read books, websites, magazines and all manner of encyclopaedia to try Read More …

Last month it was our little man’s birthday and as a special treat we took in a special afternoon tea to his day care. We took the afternoon off work and brought in some muffins. Being conscientious I kept the sugar to a minimum and made banana muffins with maple syrup. I didn’t want any poor Read More …

I once had a friend who’d spent some time at college in America. She’d shared a dorm with an American student and remarked that one of the biggest perks of the American love of holidays was the care packages from home. In January there would be a box for New Year,  February there was a Read More …

Like many people remember the first time they heard a song, I remember the first time I encountered recipes. I can tell you that the Eton Mess and I first crossed paths one weeknight during high school. I was sitting on the sofa, watching Jamie Oliver instead of studying and he was planning a picnic Read More …

Do you know I didn’t realise cranberries existed before University? I first tasted cranberry juice along with Vodka at the ripe old age of 18. It was almost 10 years later that I tasted a fresh cranberry in the United States of America. They’re just not common in Australia. In fact, when I saw a cranberry Read More …

It’s nearly that time of year again. You know what I’m talking about. Halloween. In my house this involves some traditions steeped in significance. There’s the annual trip to the deep dark recesses of my garage to find that long forgotten box of candy. The frantic rummaging through its contents to discard the expired candy. Read More …

As part of our overseas journey here in the States, the husband and I have tried to ingratiate ourselves into the real American way of life. We now eat a lot of Mexican food, can pick a good burger from bad, we ask for fries instead of chips, we celebrate American hallmark holidays and occasionally Read More …

Though it rarely makes my resume these days, I’m a qualified barista. I honed my skills for 2.5 years in a tiny Gloria Jeans kiosk. It was a great job. You met plenty of people, developed some pretty useful skills and there was a nearly endless supply of caffeine, especially when the boss wasn’t looking. Read More …