1. Railay Beach, Krabi A short long-tail boat ride from Ao Nang, this beach is very popular with the tourists 2. Phra Nang Beach, Krabi Around the corner from Railay beach, Phra Nang is a little slice of paradise with stunning rock formations and great snorkelling. While less popular than Railay, this beach is …
For our honeymoon we wanted to head back to visit other parts of America that we hadn’t yet seen and also explore some of those beautiful Mexican beaches. We decided on Las Vegas, Hawaii and Los Cabos for a duration of 3 weeks. Where to stay in Las Vegas, Nevada: Encore at Wynn Duration: 4 …
In early August I ventured back to Bali for 4 days of R&R amongst good food and sunshine. This was my second trip to Bali and I had yet again another memorable trip with nothing but positive experiences and a glowing tan 🙂 Having previously stayed out of the heart of Seminyak, i was a …
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Heaven on earth – Hayman Island In November 2012, I was fortunate enough to receive an accommodation voucher to stay at Hayman Island in the Whitsundays, My then- fiancé and I headed to this magnetic little island for 48 hours of sun, relaxation and R&R. Hayman Island it self is a rather small island (just …
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Working in Kew I often frequent Hellenic Republic and I cannot go past the amazing #GrainSalad. I went in search for the recipe so I could re-create this amazing dish for myself at home. Here is the recipe for anyone else who is searching for the perfect healthy grain salad courtesy of goodfood.com.au Ingredients 1 … Continue reading
I’ve recently acquired a taste for smoked salmon and this recipe is great for a mid-week meal as it can be prepared quite quickly with minimal ingredients. For this recipe I prefer salmon from Huon Aquaculture. serves 2 ingredients 250g linguini pasta splash of olive oil 2 shallots chopped 1/4 cup capers, drained 1 clove … Continue reading
I am a sucker for desserts and this one is quick and easy to make. You can substitute any fruit to your taste. Great for when you are hosting as you can make this even the day before and let it set. As we head into the warmer summer months, this is also a great … Continue reading
After quite a few stays at Lindenwarrah in Milawa and loving their Bircher museli I decided I had to have a crack at replicating this delicious breakfast treat. I scoured the internet for some recipes and eventually ended up combining a few to get the mix I was happy with. Recipe below serves 6 in … Continue reading
Picking a theme for your wedding can be one of the hardest as it sets the tone for the most part of your wedding, from table decorating and venue styling, invitations, cake, wedding favours, flowers, the list goes on. It was fortunate that my fiance and I agreed on our theme and had the same … Continue reading
All these home reno shows, sure get me in the mood to renovate my own place. Yes #TheBlock I’m looking at you! Our latest project is tackling the backyard. Sitting on a fairly big block we have lots and lots of grass, which in summer time means mowing the lawns every weekend. We’ve decided to … Continue reading
For Aussies on the east coast, New Zealand (NZ) is ‘across the ditch’ just a stones throw away across the Tasman. New Zealand is home to some of the most breathtaking natural backdrops with so much untouched beauty. Having only explored the South Island in winter, I definitely look forward to returning in spring or … Continue reading
My first attempt at making Vanilla bean Crème brûlée was pretty successful. The flavour and texture was great however I did end up with a few air pockets at the top which did make it a little difficult to caramelise the sugar with the blowtorch. Recipe adapted from Delicious … Continue reading
Finding the perfect chocolate dessert can sometimes be quite tricky, trying to find the balance of not too sweet but still have that sugar hit. I have discovered the perfect recipe for chocolate brownies. Makes approximately 12 squares. Ingredients 150g unsalted butter, chopped 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) … Continue reading
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