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July 23, 2014 Canberra / Food / Frugal

Don’t throw out those celery tops

On Friday night I attended the finale $5 potluck of the YWCA Canberra’s winter food hub appeal.  And I was

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July 13, 2014 Uncategorized

$2 Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki, a cabbage-based savoury pancake, is one of the most popular restaurant foods in Japan.  There are many regional variations,

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July 7, 2014 Food / Frugal

Could you make dinner for $5 or less? #Fiver4Food

I was thrown a challenge: could you cook dinner for $5 or less? And could you share it with other

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July 3, 2014 Frugal

Empress without new clothes

I am halfway through a pledge not to buy any more clothing for twelve months. And through it, I am

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June 28, 2014 Uncategorized

Ghosts, Convicts and Robots: A night at the Royal Australian Mint

Ever wondered what it would be like to watch money being made?  Or what happens behind the scene of The

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June 22, 2014 Uncategorized

Homestead Cafe

Where to go in Canberra for an authentic Australian meal?  Somewhere special to take overseas visitors?  On a recent visit

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June 15, 2014 Uncategorized

Poacher’s Way

It was a cold night in early winter, with light rain and mist partially obscuring a full moon on Friday the

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June 12, 2014 Uncategorized

Another Chance Op Shop

I have a confession: I am a secret op shopper.  Many of the clothes that I wear on weekends, to

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June 2, 2014 Uncategorized

Downunder Dinosaurs: A visit to the National Dinosaur Museum in Canberra

Big A loves dinosaurs.  As do many little boys.  So he was super excited about a planned visit to the National

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May 28, 2014 Uncategorized

Authentic

Quite coincidentally, I have decided that this year will be the year of giving up perfection. (And not buying any

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