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postcard from Sydney – Christmas Eve

Arriving in Sydney was sheer bliss for me. The sound of cicadas, smells of the beach and summer BBQ's, and the cacophony of happy kids excited for Christmas was exactly what I'd been hoping for. (more…)

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Kylie’s rocky road christmas tree

My sisters are both great cooks. They're particularly good at cakes, cookies and desserts. This delicious treat has been the centerpiece of our family Christmases for many years now. My sister, Kylie also makes mini versions for teacher and hostess…

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glazed eggnog muffins

My kids adore eggnog, so an eggnog muffin recipe was a no-brainer for me to try. This recipe works really well and the subtle eggnog and cinnamon flavors are delicious. I'm planning on taking a break from cooking this Thanksgiving…

easy rack of lamb

If I need to cook a nice dinner quickly, I'll often choose rack of lamb. I like lamb from Australia or New Zealand. Maybe it's just a flavor I'm used to and it's readily available at most supermarkets. While this…

healthy chocolate-banana fudge

I've finally come to realize I'm never going to be able to give up sweets. I crave them most afternoons and every night. Instead, I thought I'd start looking for some healthier alternatives. This fudge recipe tastes pretty good straight…

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Free-quent flyer points – not just for flights

Earlier this year I realized that I could be a lot more focused on paying bills using my credit card to earn frequent flyer miles. I was already putting work-related expenses on a credit card but those didn't add up…

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modern Fall decorating

Fall is a gorgeous time of year in most cities around the world and I love the change-over between seasons, but decorating a modern home with all things country can clash a bit. Here is my take on a minimalist…