Rhubarb remedy

Okay, so today I had a case of the “grrrrrrr”s. This morning I was supposed to be doing some writing but B1 decided it was the absolutely perfect time for tantrums. Serious tantrums. That’s okay, I can write when she goes down for a nap. Right? Nope....

Gnocchi, mi amore.

Bonjourno Amica Mia! I’m taking you to Ferragosto today. Ferragosto? A fabulous Italian tradition celebrating harvest, summer, August and eating. Oh yes. Clearly we are in the wrong hemisphere for all that summer and harvest business so over here it’s all...

A Winter’s day

So, what is Sydney like in winter? That is a good question. If today is representative it is warm, clear and I was hot wearing jeans. I know, right, what a show-off city?! It’s not been a great winter here, according to people that are more local than I, which...