Making a Pavlova ?
Most people love a Pavlova and we have baked them and decorated them for all sorts of celebrations throughout our lives. I have spent many hours arguing with my Australian relatives as to who invented it, them or us. Keith Money, a biographer of Anna Pavlova , wrote that a hotel chef in Wellington, New Zealand, […]
Rhododendron Festival, New Plymouth – SPECTACULAR!!
While we all refer to it the ‘Taranaki Rhododendron Festival’ (or the ‘Rhodie Festival’), it appears that the ‘Official’ name has changed and it is now called the ‘Taranaki Powerco Garden Spectacular’. Why? Because there is so much more to see than just Rhododendrons, and that is very true – we did! If you have not […]
2013 Christmas Party a great success
The annual Christmas party was held at the Skycity Grand Convention centre. They certainly did us proud. The tables beautifully set and the staff were marvellous. Everyone enjoyed the plentiful food with lovely prawn salad, roasted veges, Turkey and a delicious Christmas Ham being carved in front of us. The mini Pavlovas, Xmas pudding and custard went […]
Toowoomba turns on the Sun for festival
[quote align=”center” color=”#999999″]The colours were so vibrant and the displays so different. “Woombie” was indeed a great place to visit.[/quote] News coming to you shortly ! .