Gathering to reach our potential
It was one of those rare moments where I got the opportunity to experience something that I have always wanted to do - something that has been on my bucket list for a very long time - well, over 10 years to be exact - and something that is very close to my heart. A…
Continue reading ➞ The ultimate paddock-to-plate cooking experience in Tasmania
Recently, I have been blessed with lots of lemons. So much, that to begin with, I was just not quite sure what to do with them! A very good problem to have! My children have picked lemons from our family tree, I have received them from local friends, and a couple of weeks ago, I…
I was recently invited to attend the inaugural yearly Soulsong Choir weekend away at the Edmund Rice Retreat Centre at Amberley in Lower Plenty, Melbourne. This retreat is nestled in between 20 acres of natural bush land. It is situated on a bend of Melbourne’s Yarra river and overlooks Westerfolds Park and the Dandenong Ranges.…
I attended my niece Evelyn’s christening a few weeks ago. I remember sitting in the church feeling excited and full of hope for her in years to come. Evelyn is a delight and her incredibly big eyes make us all want to hold her when she is with us for family occasions. We literally fight…
Continue reading ➞ The beautiful pearl ring that paved the way forward for future generations
It has been almost two years since I received a gift from my dear friend. A bundt tin. You know - those pretty cake tins? Their characterising features include a built-in swirl and a hole in the middle to speed up the baking process. It creates a self decorated cake with very little effort. I…
I just love to walk. It is my time for introspection, physical exercise, enjoying nature and fresh air. It makes me feel rejuvenated and peaceful. One of my sabbatical goals this year is to do a trek. I always had this aspiration to tackle the Kokoda Trail through the Owen Stanley Ranges in Papua New…
Continue reading ➞ The Kokoda Trek and Climbing the 1000 Steps
Around Silvia’s Table 