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Hello Spring, we missed you

Happy St David’s Day. Happy first day of Spring. I think we’re all beginning to tire of this grey cold Winter and looking forward to some sun. Well, we may not get the sun we crave for yet but these yellow flowers offer us all a glimpse of golden days around the corner (we hope!). I’ve created a pdf for you to download and print out so you can have your own ever-yellow bunch to gaze on. No watering nor plant food needed. Enjoy!

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Western Australia: A Ratty Island and Salty Caramelised Seeds

These sweet salty seed nibbles were a big hit over Christmas. I made some when in Australia to bring as gifts to friends and they went down a treat. Nibble with drinks, sprinkle over soups, scatter over salads, you can use them in a variety of ways. And what’s more I like to think of them as ‘healthy snacks’. Surely?

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Western Australia: An evening out in Perth city CBD

One of the many pleasures of traveling is the chance to wine and dine in new places. Our trip to Western Australia recently was no exception and one of the most enjoyable evenings was spent in Perth CBD on a mini bar crawl. Great food and some special places. It looks at last that Perth’s city nightlife is alive and dancing.

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Pssst, River Café Winter Set Lunch Offer. Bargain!

The first few months of the year can be dull and dreary. But here’s a super dining bargain that’s bound to bring a glow to the long dark days. The River Café is offering their Winter Set Lunch menu and it’s a no-brainer bargain. No, I’ve not being sponsored or wooed. This is just too good an offer not to share. Although obviously I’ve waited until my second lunch booking was confirmed before sharing. I want you to go but not at my expense. Sheesh, I’m not that sweet!

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Western Australia: Margaret River wineries

We returned to Blighty and the cold yesterday morning. I can’t say I enjoyed the long haul journey, 24 hours traveling never quite ‘does it’ for me but I know I’ve brought back some great sunny memories with me to brighten the grey cold of Winter. One of the many things I will miss is the great wines to be had out in Oz. Western Australia has a few wine areas now and we in Europe only get to taste a fraction of their output. As ever, the locals keep the best for themselves and with wines this good who can blame them. One low key winery now produces some fabulous wine. Read on…

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