So, you’ve got a ticket to the exclusive Dîner en Blanc woohoo! Like me, you’re probably blissfully unaware of what you’ve just committed too… Never fear, I’ve written this post just for you, to help get your head around the myriad of rules and logistical genius you’ll need to take a seat at the big white table… read on my friend (you might want to take notes, kidding… not really). What is Dîner en Blanc? The story goes that ‘dinner in white’ started as a gourmet meal between a group of … [Read more...]
Brisbane French Festival
'Le Festival' is the annual celebration of all things French in Brisbane and is hosted at South Bank around Bastille Day. I decided to get into the spirit for the Brisbane French Festival, donning stripes, red scarf and beret. Apparently I was the only one with the time or inclination to do this. I lamented to one nodding stall holder that it was a shame more people didn’t get the memo…said conversation then progressed to discussion that perhaps French people didn’t appreciate the clichéd … [Read more...]
Backyard bee keeping
I dream of getting a block of land, building a tiny house, planting an orchard, raising chickens and keeping bees. On Tuesday night I had my first insight into the world of bee keeping. I went to a workshop by Inspired Living Events to hear Paul Wood from Brisbane Backyard Bees share his joy for these busy little honey makers. Paul makes and sells a type of bee hive which is suitable for backyard bee keeping, called a Top Bar Hive. Top Bar Hives are based on an ancient Greek design … [Read more...]
Why you should be a tourist in your own town
I've lived in Brisbane for more than 6 years but I’m still excited by this ol’ town because I make a point of discovering new things. Actually one of my life mantras is to ‘try new things’. I’m constantly on the lookout for new places to visit, new things to do and especially new places to eat :-) I highly recommend being a tourist in your own town. It is way too easy to get caught in the trap of the familiar, going to the same cafes and restaurants, the same parks and taking the same trips … [Read more...]
