As an American in Australia, I write about a variety a things–– from quirky cultural differences and anecdotes, to culinary creations and reflections on my daily life down under. It's a mix of writing and photography, all of which chronicle my life and musings from the other side of the world.
About me: I'm an American transplant living in Australia. Born in Berkeley, California, I moved around the San Francisco Bay Area, Nashville, and Oregon before heading overseas at 18. I've been back and forth ever since, most recently spending a couple (wonderfully surprising) years in Houston, Texas where I embarked on a career in journalism and met some truly amazing people.
Newly engaged and back in Oz (with my Aussie fiance), I'm plunging into the next chapter. I'm an amateur cook, photography neophyte, and former public radio reporter turned freelance writer.
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Drenched in Riesling: A Journey Through Australia's Clare Valley
If you live in America you can be forgiven for thinking Yellow Tail is the quintessential Australian wine. Its range and eight dollar price tag has made it a popular choice for budget-conscious consumers across the country. But, just like its beer counterpart, Fosters, Yellow Tail is rarely, if eve... Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:41:00
Snapshots: Weeknight Cooking for Friends
For most of us, Mondays aren't usually welcomed with a smile. That's why it's good to do something special once in a while so you can look forward to the start of the week instead of spurning it. That's what I did this week and it certainly helped beat the Monday blues.
Shae, Dave, and their... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:14:00
French Onion Soup With Homemade Chicken Stock
With the temperature dropping, albeit ever so slightly (after all, this is Brisbane not Melbourne!), a warmer meal seemed just the thing to welcome Autumn into our kitchen. Although Peter and I successfully used our turkey carcass to make a super rich French Onion Soup after Christmas last year... Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:17:00
Snapshots: Playing Catch Up Well hello there, strangers. After neglecting my poor blog the last two weeks I figured I'd return with a photo-heavy post featuring snapshots taken since I last wrote. A lot has been happening lately, what with wedding preparations, my birthday, and a slew of other developments. It seems to have se... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:36:00
Spoon or No Spoon? How to Eat Pasta When it comes to pasta, most of us still struggle to eat it with dignity. No matter how hard we try to twirl our pappardelle with ease and grace, it's inevitable that from time to time strands will dangle from our mouth to either be slurped up or spilled out. I don't see myself ever winning this bat... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:32:00
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