December 2016

  • Remembering how to make gravy on Christmas Day, and maybe a Nasi Lemak

    Written for the Malaysian Consulate-General December 2016 With Christmas upon us, it is often a difficult time for diplomatic staff around the world. Their loved ones may still be living in their home country of origin and missing the customs and traditions of home, sometimes the weather and most certainly the food. Whether Christmas is…

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  • A Day on Mandurah Waters

    A Day on Mandurah Waters

    Taking the opportunity of a summer holiday day trip to Mandurah, I’ve hired a Bowrider Runabout from Mandurah Boat and Bike Hire. The drive from Perth to Mandurah takes less than an hour on the Kwinana Freeway and exiting at Mandjoogoordap Drive will lead you directly into Mandurah. Driving a boat around the Mandurah canals…

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  • A Summer Freo Weekender is the Way To Go

    Beginning a weekend escape in Fremantle is tough. Markets? Museums? Fish and chips? Coffee? Ice Cream? Suddenly, with a burble and then a roar, a new contender emerges to kick off our weekend like a cork leaving a bottle; jet boat. West Coast Jet Boat met my brief for some fast speed action by cranking…

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