Writing in a time when goal posts of our society are changing rapidly and daily. I believe many are hanging on for the unpleasant rollercoaster wondering when it will end. From talking to various groups, feedback and observation I would say a happy and complacent 30% of society here and abroad think what is happening…
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I am unsure why I hadn’t got to visit this awesome little restaurant tucked away up Jl. Batu Bolong. Moana Fish Eatery has been around a while now. The menu is extensive – salads, sushimi, cooked fish and more. I have the grilled mahi mahi and it is delicious. Tender and cooked to perfection. The…
Read MoreGreat food, boutique beer and excellent atmosphere. If your dream of escaping to the outback included a big tree, with a guy playing a tune and a refreshing ale, then you must visit Matsos This is my second time and everything is splendid! The main house is a “brewery” on wooden floors serving an eclectic…
Read MoreWhen we grew up in Hobart, The Duke of Wellington, now known as “The Duke” was a funky drinking hole. I believe it still is but today I decided to try out their counter meals. The hotel has a welcoming vibe, great art on the walls and a fire side for winter. I really like…
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Lunch time and it’s eat time. I am over in Broome, Western Australia, wanting to immerse myself fully in the local food fan-fair. Funnily enough, we find ourselves at the local Japanese – Azuki Fusion. The shop frontage under-represents what’s behind it’s front doors. Once in side (make sure you wait to be seated) the…
Read MoreI was expecting some indigenous food fan fare when I landed in Broome and was tipped that 18 Degrees was the place. It was one of those days when it got hotter as the day went on. You know hot during the day (but a slight breeze) to sweltering at night, no breeze and suffocating…
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Any opportunity to learn new cooking styles (and get to eat the produce) is a big green light for me so I was keen to get involved at Ketut’s Bali Cooking School. I actually chose this cooking school off the internet but was not disappointed. We were collected from our hotel then taken around the…
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The last 24 hours have been superb. So relaxing, so decadent and wonderfully fun. My friend came to stay with me last week and seeing as we have both been working a lot we decided to have a mini holiday. We headed off for an amazing dinner at my GC fav: Fishhouse in Burleigh Heads. From the…
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Not being a big fan of buffets, I went to Danny’s Family Buffet as surprise for the children and with no real expectation. I was pleasantly surprised! A family run business this restaurant is a land mark on the Cooly-Tweed boundary. Located inside the club house at Tweed Heads the open aired restaurant doesn’t try to be a…
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It had been 3 nights in the himalayan hills and I was covered with dirt. BIG amounts of dirt. NO shower for 3 days, working with soil and concrete, sleeping in a tent and even experiencing my first earth quake! Fortunately only a 4.5 and no damage. Fast forward an 8 hour very bumpy 4…
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