Last week I went to the cupboard and reached for the Chinese Five Spice powder to rub some into the pork roast. No show. No Chinese Five Spice! Then I remembered I'd thrown out the last bit because it was a couple of months old. Silly me, you must have this seasoning … [Read more...] about How to make Chinese Five Spice
Granny’s Showtime
Address to the Nation : May 30, 2020 Queensland has threatened to open its borders For the health of all Australians, I think it’s best if we keep Queenlanders in Queensland. The last thing they want is for a new case to cross into their state, and the last … [Read more...] about Granny’s Showtime
Capsicums
Lots of people get excited about brightly coloured food. Fair enough, it looks good, but be aware of what you're getting when you buy capsicums Red, green, yellow or orange, theyre all essentially just green capsicums. Green Capsicums the green ones are … [Read more...] about Capsicums
Vale, Diane Cilento
I wrote this on 8 October 2011 for a now defunct magazine. All over the world people are expressing their admiration for Steve Jobs and sorrow at his passing. Steve made a difference in many lives (mine included) and it's sad to see him go so soon. He should have had … [Read more...] about Vale, Diane Cilento
Who pays for Harry and Meghan?
Harry has thrown in the towel, no more irksome royal duties for him, "enough is enough", he says. Where does Harry get his money? 95% of Harry's income comes from the Prince of Wales. Harry received just over 5 million English pounds in 2018-19. The money comes from … [Read more...] about Who pays for Harry and Meghan?
Look Ma, No Hands!
Prince Andrew has responded to ongoing questions about a photo of him with a 17 year old Virginia Roberts, saying it can’t be him because he didn’t have any hands at the time. “Well there’s a slight problem with the hands, because I had a peculiar medical condition … [Read more...] about Look Ma, No Hands!