If there is one holiday in the world that has a sweeping impact on everybody, it has to be Christmas. What unifying theme inherent to Christmas makes it one of, if not THE most awaited time of the year? This seems to be true regardless of race, social background, creed, or religion. Is it the … Continue reading Christmas – a global marketing feast!
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Thanksgiving is Thanks to a Woman!
Are you thinking: gee Michelle’s a bit behind the ball on this one – Thanksgiving has been and gone! Indeed the date has passed; and I hope all my American friends and connections received my good wishes post on Dragon Sisters Facebook page? In Australia and in many other cultures, we don’t have Thanksgiving Day … Continue reading Thanksgiving is Thanks to a Woman!
A Week in Yorkshire
My last blog post was from Malaga just before I headed to the UK. To Yorkshire to be precise, which is where my mother’s ancestral roots lie. I spent many a wonderful holiday in my youth with my grandparents in the picturesque village of Green Hammerton which lies midway between York and Harrogate. I also … Continue reading A Week in Yorkshire
Ratatouille
Ratatouille. Those unfamiliar with the word may struggle with pronunciation and wonder what on earth it means. Several may think of the Disney movie where the main character is a rat. It would be logical to surmise that the word somehow has something to do with rats. Definitely not! I love ratatouille. I adore the … Continue reading Ratatouille
Homeward Countdown!
Today is my last day in Spain for 2014 and I’m just a little bit excited about heading home for Christmas. My little suitcase has nothing in it except for my swimsuit and presents as all my summer clothes are waiting for me in Darwin. Last weekend I had the pleasure of catching up with … Continue reading Homeward Countdown!
Delicious delights……Spanish style
On Saturday I had to go to two supermarkets. Why? Because I needed to stock up on Earl Grey tea bags which are only sold (as far as I have discovered) at the one supermarket right across town – 20 min walk each way but hey, there’s lots to see along the way so it’s … Continue reading Delicious delights……Spanish style
Michelle Hanton OAM 