Monthly Archives: August 2008

How one year, some determination, and a lot of puddles can change everything.

Posted on August 27, 2008 by

A little less than a year ago, in the wake of the 2007 Perth City to Surf, my dad challenged me to a fun run. At the time I’m sure I probably came across as over confident and full of … Continue reading →

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Chocolate pecs

Posted on August 26, 2008 by

I didn’t open WordPress intending to blog about this, but there was just a very yummy looking comet on Channel 10. I only caught the end of the segment, where this guy took what looked like a chocolate pudding out … Continue reading →

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Frugal frittata

Posted on August 25, 2008 by

In the spirit of my earlier post about minimising food waste, I whipped up this frittata using some leftovers/fridge dwelling ingredients that needed to be used up. I hope no one minds the food posts – it’s just something I’m … Continue reading →

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Cleaning up our act, one kitchen at a time.

Posted on August 25, 2008 by

I came across this fantastic website today, via DietGirl (another of my bloggy heroes!). Love Food, Hate Waste is a great resource that encourages us all to cut down on our household food waste. I’m unfortunately a food waster – … Continue reading →

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Barley belly

Posted on August 25, 2008 by

Today, whilst in a rather shitty mood at myself for some how having managed to mysteriously put on three kilos in the past week (no idea how this happened! Gah) I decided to cook something nutritious and yummy for lunch. … Continue reading →

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Eggs & breakin’

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

This morning Lauren & I went for breakfast at the wonderful Secret Garden cafe in South Perth. As per usual it was the best, although Lauren’s omelette seemed to be composed of 90% cheese (and for the record, I had … Continue reading →

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Birds of Tokyo

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

Well – Birds of Tokyo. What can I say? They were brilliant. Supporting bands Brave New World and Calling All Cars were okay (more on that later), but Birds just blew me away – again. I’ve said in the past … Continue reading →

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My giant strawberry

Posted on August 21, 2008 by
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Things I’ve seen on the Olympics today:

Posted on August 20, 2008 by

BMX: cool! Although I’m not so convinced by the Aussie guy who changed his name by deed poll to Kamikaze. Perhaps a name that connotates something other than the idea of a suicide pilot would have been better (although I … Continue reading →

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Shige Sushi Bar, South Perth

Posted on August 20, 2008 by

I picked up these handrolls today to have with my lunch, and let me tell you, this place gets my award for the best sushi in Perth! It’s been my local for nine months but I’ve never tried it until … Continue reading →

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