Tag Archives: Memories

A funny thing happened on the way to the fridge, the oven, the table……………

Posted on August 11, 2020 by DonnaRae

I have always associated food with fun, food with family and food with laughter.  In our family we spent many a day, night and hours around a kitchen table eating laughing and having fun.  I have so many memories that … Continue reading →

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Bay of Islands New Zealand – The beauty of sand, sea, land, and sky!

Posted on July 28, 2020 by DonnaRae

Wayne and I are finding it hard at the moment to be still, to not be travelling or even thinking about travelling as we had so many plans for 2021. In any given year we are either planning an overseas … Continue reading →

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The Way Mum Made It. A cookbook of ‘Treasured family recipes from Australian kitchens’

Posted on September 12, 2016 by DonnaRae

When I think about cooking and food I always think of my mum. It always brings back memories of growing up, the foods we ate, where my mum shopped, how she shopped and how she fed anyone and everyone that … Continue reading →

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SPAGHETTIO’S OR SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE – WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by DonnaRae

Over the past few days I have been looking at photos, looking for the ones I can use on my blog and in my book.  Yes that’s right, I am writing a cookbook/memoir to share with anyone out there who … Continue reading →

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Today I’m baking and it reminds me of Mum!

Posted on January 29, 2016 by DonnaRae

Today, it’s raining outside, there is thunder, there is lightning, but inside it is warm, the oven is on and I am baking!  The smells and scents coming from my kitchen are very inviting and they really are making me … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS AND COOKBOOKS, FAMILY AND FOOD! INSPIRATION COMES FROM IT ALL.

Posted on November 24, 2015 by DonnaRae

Today I am struggling for inspiration.  Not good when you are a person who loves cooking and writing.  But this got me thinking about what gives me inspiration to write and cook especially at this time of year.  Christmas.  Of … Continue reading →

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The journey of my life begins!

Posted on October 21, 2015 by DonnaRae

Why do I write about my life?  Why is it any different than yours or anyone else in this world?  What is it that I want to share with you about my most amazing life? I want to share with … Continue reading →

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Hey mate, let’s put a few snags on the barbie!

Posted on September 1, 2015 by DonnaRae

I know that most people think Australian’s speak English and for the most part you would be correct in saying that.  But when you are new to this country, 13 years of age and people are saying things like ‘Ta’, … Continue reading →

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Where ever it is, snow will always be a winter wonderland to me.

Posted on August 11, 2015 by DonnaRae

Last week it snowed in Hobart.  Yes it does that from time to time but this time it was starting to look like a winter wonderland and not just a dusting of icing sugar on top of a cake.  This … Continue reading →

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Remembering my childhood, food and all!

Posted on July 7, 2015 by DonnaRae

I’ve always wondered what others earliest childhood memories are.  It is hard to think back and remember when you were a very young child.  Are the memories I have correct or are they the memories of my wildest dreams?  Should … Continue reading →

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