Gathering to reach our potential
On Saturday I visited Port Phillip Estate at Red Hill to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary with my family. Port Phillip Estate is a beautiful winery in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula 80kms south of Melbourne. Since the early 1970’s wineries were starting to establish in the area and this is a fine example…
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
Today is the launch of my first blog post - thank you for stopping by. It also just happens to be my birthday this week - which I love to celebrate every year. Having a birthday party sounds rather ‘over the top’ for this ‘40 something year old’ and as I sent out the invites…
Continue reading ➞ Sharing Sicilian Ricotta Cannoli with Inspirational Women
Around Silvia’s Table 