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sizzling steak burrito

One of the first exciting food discoveries I made moving to California from Australia was the burrito. Actually it was a breakfast burrito from a van outside Home Depot and it was the beginning of a beautiful thing. (more…)

nasi goreng

I first tasted Nasi Goreng while honeymooning in Bali, Indonesia and fell instantly in love. I'm not sure why I started thinking about this tasty fried rice-based dish now...maybe I have the travel bug after my trip to Australia or…

steve cumper’s black cherry trifle

A special dessert for a family gathering or dinner party doesn't need to take hours to prepare. Designed by Australian chef, Steve Cumper, this Black Cherry Trifle is easy to make and a memorable way to wrap up an evening...and…

postcard from harbor-side Sydney, Australia

Spending this two weeks on the banks of the harbor in Sydney has been a fantastic break and a much-needed battery recharge. I feel so lucky to have been able to do this with my kids, but my sweet husband,…

postcard from Manly, Australia

"Seven miles from Sydney and a thousand miles from care" was the slogan used to promote Manly as a vacation spot from as early as the late 1800's, as Australia's most popular seaside resort. Way before the iconic Harbour Bridge…

postcard from Sydney – New Year’s Eve 2013

This New Year's Eve was a special one for me. I was surrounded by my family in Australia. I'm usually so far away during the holidays. There were three generations, all happy to be spending the last night of 2013 together;…

postcard from Sydney – Christmas

Merry Christmas! I'm posting this late after a long, happy, rainy day in Sydney, Australia. The kids were up early but waited (mostly) patiently until everyone else made an appearance. There was an abundance of gifts, so it was nice…