La Dolce Vita Prosecco Festival is a must in the King Valley. Enjoy popping a few corks and visiting lots of wineries. Talks, sampling and more...
Popping the cork with winemakers in the King Valley.
Riding easy on a Harley Trike around Sydney
On a recent jaunt to Sydney having revisited some of our favourite haunts around Circular Quay and the Rocks, we decided not to be phased by the rain and enjoy more of Sydneys landscape, so we decided to bite the bullet and go for a trip on a Harley Davidson and what a great decision... Continue Reading →
Weight loss – how much is enough?
How many of us look in the mirror and are happy? Go on be honest. I think it is safe to say that even those with good bodies still have something niggling thing that they would like to improve upon. Sadly many of us have body image issues – these may have been with us... Continue Reading →
Losing, Losing & Lost
The challenge of losing weight is always hard to embrace and getting into the right headspace to lose is the key. I find it always better to commence your weight loss journey when you are good and ready as YOU need to commit to YOU. Many readers of mine or on my other social media... Continue Reading →
Breathtaking Philip Island, Victoria
Just two hours out of Melbourne you can get back to nature and pack in a lot in a long weekend. Some of the things you can do are visit the Penguin Parades, Philip Island Koala Conservation Centre do Cliff Walks, Boat trips see the Seals, Highland Cattle, Wallabies, or sample some yummy wine in the Wineries.
What’s on in August in Melbourne
Melbourne Film Festival 2017 (3-20 August) has some outstanding Premiere's. So far I have seen The Song Keepers which showcases the aboriginal heritage and German baroque songs that are being preserved by the Central Australian Women's Choir and highlights their tour to Germany singing in many Lutheran Churches. Other movie premiere's on my radar are:... Continue Reading →
North Queensland a tropical paradise
North Queensland has so much to offer, superb island stays, waterfalls, rainforest walks, adventure for adrenalin junkies and more.
Macedon Ranges Wine Tour
Wineries in the Macedon Ranges are an eye opener; many are boutique wineries that sing from the heart. They have passionate wine makers on hand to take you through their tasting menu and if you are like me -- it is impossible to walk away without a mixed case of your favourites! Many of these... Continue Reading →
Noodles, Noodles and yes more Noodles…..
Vietnam noodle dishes are extremely varied as I learnt over a cuppa with Chef Eric Fettke of the InterContinental Hotel, Asiana Saigon.
Young chefs competing in Melbourne
Young Chef Competition 2016 Concours International des Jeunes Commis Rotisseurs In April 2016 La Chaine des Rotisseurs hosted the Young Chef Competition at The Crown Culinarium. The standard being high there was a team of professional judges and amateur judges (of which I was one). The process of judging was extremely interesting --- the chefs... Continue Reading →
Hold the Prosecco 