We indulged on everything with tomatoes over the weekend … Focaccias made with tomatoes and sea salt, Luca’s signature pasta with marinated heirloom tomatoes, tomato carpaccio, ricotta fritters with tomato jam at the Longest Tomato Lunch held at the Royal Botanical Garden in Sydney over the weekend set on the spectacular foreshore. This was a…
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Sydney Symphony 2019 Season Opening Gala
There is always something special and noble dressing up for a night out at the Sydney Opera House to listen to some of the finest music Australia has on offer. I was thrilled to attend the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s 2019 Season Opening Gala last night with my lovely friend Dea (from the Shangri-La Sydney hotel…
See.Taste.Do at West Hotel Sydney, Curio Collection by Hilton
The plant is not just a plant. It has a huge role in the whole of our way of looking at the world. The plant is a totem, the plant is a relation, the plant is a skin group, it fits into a system of relationships with humans. It occurs in a particular season, it…
Becoming a Canberran :: Design Canberra Festival 2018
Honestly, where has the time gone? I’ve been quiet on the website blog as I’ve temporarily moved to Canberra from beginning of October for 3 months for a work assignment (day job) and finding my feet in our nation’s capital. I hate to say it but Christmas is just a month away and soon I’ll…
See.Taste.Do on the NSW Central Coast
There may be no harbour bridge or opera house but NSW Central Coast has its own maestro. The Central Coast has changed a lot over the years. My last memory of visiting the Central Coast was many, many years ago where I attended a work conference at the Crowne Plaza Terrigal. The organisers then probably…
Billabong Retreat Sydney :: Where silence is a rare treat
Say the words ‘yoga retreat’ and I think of getting on a plane to blissful sanctuaries high up in the mountains in India, the lush green jungle of Bali or on secluded beaches in Thailand. I could do that, or I could experience bliss by making an hour car trip from Sydney CBD to out…
Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali: What to See, Taste and Do in 5 days
I was off the grid for 5 days when I travelled to Bali, Indonesia, an island known for its lush green forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice terraces, temples, monkeys, traditional markets and beaches. It was nice to getaway for a few days away from high rise city buildings and just see lush greenness and panoramic ocean views….
Blu Bar High Tea Buffet in the Skies at Shangri-La Sydney
As the lift stopped on Level 36 of the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney today I stepped into the Blu Bar, natural light streaming in on a glorious Saturday, you cannot help but look out the enormous glass windows and expansiveness of Sydney Harbour with unrivalled views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, before…
Beachside Staycation: What to See,Taste and Do Around the Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach
A well-executed staycation can be just as relaxing as jet setting off to another location, particularly if it is a beachside location in Sydney. On the M5 East Motorway I was there in 30 minutes and it’s not too far from the Sydney CBD and airport. Coogee Beach is where I headed for a weekend…
Shangri-La Sydney: How to spoil yourself on your birthday
Forget buying stuff that adds to clutter to your home. Book a staycation close to home and experience luxury for your birthday instead. Yes, as a Sydneysider I’ve seen our Harbour Bridge and Opera House many times before but have you ever just woken up to the sight of the Sydney trifecta of Sydney…