Queen Victorian Market honours Avurudu Pola, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Celebration. Australia is home to roughly 60,000 people who were originally from Sri Lanka and 49% of them choose to live in Melbourne. Sri Lanka is often called the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan New Year
Queen Victoria Night Market
Had a good tour of Queen Victoria Market tonight! It's Autumn and time for the FoodFest again. Loads of food trucks and pop-up kitchens. Food everywhere. What a choice! I was hanging out for some lamb from the 'Cypriot Kitchen', I could smell it roasting through … [Read more...] about Queen Victoria Night Market
How to Make Cheese Sauce
The measurements don't have to be exact. You may prefer more cheese for a cheesier sauce. Just make sure that the flour is cooked through, at least 10 minutes. Cheese Sauce 3 Tablespoons butter3 Tablespoons plain flour1 - 2 cups milk1 cup … [Read more...] about How to Make Cheese Sauce
Lamb Flatbread
It's an Australian tradition to have lamb for Easter. When I was a child we had lamb nearly every day of the week and Easter wasn't such a special thing - apart from the promise of chocolate. This year I put together a lamb sandwich - Turkish style. Lamacun. I've … [Read more...] about Lamb Flatbread
Where are my missing hours?
Every year when Summer Time kicks in, I miss out on an hour of sleep. Every year when Summer Time ends, I wake up an hour early. I still feel that an hour has been stolen from me. Imagine the confusion and ire when thirteen days were removed from the … [Read more...] about Where are my missing hours?
Whisky Sour
Whisky Sour is a mixed drink with whisky (naturally) sugar and lemon juice. Perfect on a summer evening or at any time at all. The time is up to you. I like to add Five Spice powder to mine. How to Make Chinese Five Spice Powder Whisky Sour Whisky Sour … [Read more...] about Whisky Sour