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Talking to the Birds

Posted on 3 August 2014 by sheg4184

After almost two months in Adelaide, one of the things I realized I really miss about Australia is the wildlife. From our living room window in Manila I occasionally see a  team of four racing pigeons, looping round and round the apartment … Continue reading →

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The Retro Vibe

Posted on 26 July 2014 by sheg4184

As I wander through the streets of my hometown, I am constantly amazed at the ever expanding Adelaide cafe culture. Chains, franchises and independent coffee shops abound. It seems everyone is drinking coffee these days, and I have certainly been … Continue reading →

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A-Wandering Through the Vineyards

Posted on 19 July 2014 by sheg4184

“Wine is constant proof that God loves us and likes to see us happy.” Benjamin Franklin. McLaren Vale lies less than an hour’s drive south of Adelaide in South Australia. Originally a region of small farming communities, orchards and pink … Continue reading →

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Of Beerenberg Jam & Bavarian Mustard

Posted on 10 July 2014 by sheg4184

I had not even thought to bring my tiara to Adelaide (my ‘must-have’ accessory for afternoon tea ever since a trip to the Shangri-La with nine Travelling Tiaras), so I felt a bit wrong-footed when a young friend suggested an … Continue reading →

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My Top Five Filipino Restaurants

Posted on 4 July 2014 by sheg4184

Filipino cuisine often gets a bad rap from expats who feel the need to compare it with Thai or Vietnamese, and yet it has its own very individual character. The quality in local restaurants has improved enormously in the past … Continue reading →

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Waterfront Dining

Posted on 26 June 2014 by sheg4184

It was a cold and blustery day in Canberra. The wind was trying to blow the branches off the trees and Piglet’s ears would have streamed behind him like banners if he had been there (see A.A. Milne’s book, The … Continue reading →

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Climbing the Beanstalk

Posted on 19 June 2014 by sheg4184

Another country, another market. The EPIC market (Exhibition Park in Canberra) is a farmers market brimming with fresh, seasonal (mostly) produce just off Federal Highway, north of the Canberra City Centre. Open on Saturday mornings from 7.30 am till midday, … Continue reading →

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The Power of Pasta

Posted on 11 June 2014 by sheg4184

  “Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” ~ Federico Fellini, Italian film producer I love that quote. As an Anglo-Australian, pasta was never a significant part of my culinary upbringing – we were more of a meat and … Continue reading →

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The Exquisite Pleasure of Afternoon Tea

Posted on 5 June 2014 by sheg4184

“Weary, after a dull day, with the prospect of a depressing morrow, I raised my lips to a spoonful of the tea in which I had soaked a morsel of cake… And at once the vicissitudes of life had become … Continue reading →

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Manila International Schools: part II

Posted on 30 May 2014 by sheg4184

Continuing to explore international schools in Manila, I have met some truly inspiring educators in surprising corners of Manila… The Australian International School (AIS) ‘Like a seed, in every child lies the promise of a fruitful tomorrow’ ~ E.P. Esteban, … Continue reading →

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