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Perth Upmarket @ U.W.A Winthrop Hall 24th June, 2012

2012 Perth Upmarket Dates are 23rd September and 25th November, 10am-3pm. Every quarter, UWA Winthrop Hall hosts what is known as Perth Upmarket; a colourful array of offerings from Perth’s original gourmet food producers, as well as other items of fancy from local designers, craftsmen and artists.  Details on the UWA Upmarkets are at the end of this blog…but we all want you [...]

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Tastes of Tapas !HOLA! Dinner Party

Tastes of Tapas !HOLA! Dinner Party I love dinner parties.  I just hosted one last night and called it my ‘Tastes of Tapas !HOLA!’ party.  It was a roaring success!  You know…I just love making too much food.  The over abundance makes people feel spoiled, cared for, and like they’re in for a big treat.  And [...]

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My Professional Camera has Arrived..!

Dear Diary, Just needed to put it out there, that I am so inside-out-kinda-happy that my fantabulous camera has arrived.  This is a *good* thing, as it means my photos are now going to be A1 Schmicko! My 3rd child, delivered to me today is a Canon 5D Mark II with a 28-135mm lens and a little bit [...]

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What is Bread?

Dear Diary, I need to set a few bread facts straighter than a kneading hook. Right here, right now. Because I am now known as “The Polenta Lady”.  I love Polenta, always have and always will.  In fact I love it so much that I’m hoping a Polenta Company will let me sell it for [...]

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A Tribute to Morocco

…and all Things Middle East…. Welcome to one of my most favourite cuisines in the world.  I have a special affinity for foods from Africa and the Middle East.  In my past life I must have been a bellydancer because I love the music, I love the people, I love the fabrics, colours, textures, sights [...]

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