Address to the Nation : May 30, 2020 Queensland has threatened to open its borders For the health of all Australians, I think it’s best if … [Read More...]
Granny’s Showtime
Address to the Nation : May 30, 2020 Queensland has threatened to open its borders For the health of all Australians, I think it’s best if we keep Queenlanders in Queensland. The last thing they want is for a new case to cross into their … [Read more]
Vale, Diane Cilento
I wrote this on 8 October 2011 for a now defunct magazine. All over the world people are expressing their admiration for Steve Jobs and sorrow at his passing. Steve made a difference in many lives (mine included) and it's sad to see him go so … [Read more]
Who pays for Harry and Meghan?
Harry has thrown in the towel, no more irksome royal duties for him, "enough is enough", he says. Where does Harry get his money? 95% of Harry's income comes from the Prince of Wales. Harry received just over 5 million English pounds in 2018-19. … [Read more]
Look Ma, No Hands!
Prince Andrew has responded to ongoing questions about a photo of him with a 17 year old Virginia Roberts, saying it can’t be him because he didn’t have any hands at the time. “Well there’s a slight problem with the hands, because I had a … [Read more]
Caramelised Onions in the Slow Cooker
Caramelised Onions are certainly good news but, gosh, what a boring task to cook them. Standing over the stove stirring and stirring until the cows come home. Surely this is a job for the trusty slow cooker? Yes! A slow cooker can cook onions low … [Read more]
Green Beans with Garam Masala
So you're ready to try some exotic Indian cookery. It's best to start with just one dry spice blend, such as garam masala, and sparingly sprinkle on roasted vegetables. It’s inexpensive, simple and a great way to be introduced to Indian flavours … [Read more]
How to Clean Stainless Steel
I confess that I like the look of my stainless steel kitchenware. It's bright, it's shiny, it sparkles! And it stays bright, shiny and sparkly until I decide to cook something in a stainless steel pot or pan. I have a simple choice here. . … [Read more]
Preserved Lemons
I've been playing with my Tagine a lot lately. Simple to use, certainly turns all vegetables into exciting mouthfuls, thanks to Ottolenghi. I'm now preserving lemons. All you need is an airtight jar, lemons and salt. It takes about a month … [Read more]
How to Make Garam Masala
Garam Masala, the dry-spice mixture very popular in Indian cuisine, is a warming, aromatic blend of cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and black peppercorns, and it goes well with anything, especially vegetables. I like to add a little … [Read more]
A City Hunts a Murderer
You wouldn't think the story of a child murderer would lend itself to comedy, but this Austrian television production, shot on location in wintry Vienna, sprouts some dark humour. It also has the cheerful banality of a TV police procedural. Do all … [Read more]
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