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WEST AUSTRALIAN DAY: MONDAY 1ST JUNE 2015

WEST AUSTRALIAN DAY: MONDAY 1ST JUNE 2015

HI GUYS I’m a Welsh woman from Swansea in the UK but I’m proud to be a permanent resident of Western Australia.  I will be celebrating this date, a public holiday in WA, along with everyone else who lives here!   I’ll be reflecting on our Emigration experience & showcasing my personal highlights since arriving in WA, 2012, just to give you an idea of why I’ve fallen in love wth my new…

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FAMILY RECIPES: TASTY LEFTOVERS

FAMILY RECIPES: TASTY LEFTOVERS

Hi Guys With a BUSY schedule & a HUNGRY FAMILY, I don’t know how some people cope so throw in the pressure of HEALTH & FINANCE & I think you’ll find my TASTY LEFTOVERS FAMILY RECIPES are real life-savers!  This won’t be just one post, this will be an ongoing theme on my BLOG because it’s how I genuinely EAT! I’m a big believer in making the most out of the SUNDAY ROAST!  A FEW hours worth of…

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NO CHURN: COSMOPOLITAN ICE-CREAM

NO CHURN: COSMOPOLITAN ICE-CREAM

Hi Guys My NO CHURN COSMOPOLITAN ICE-CREAM would make any SEX IN THE CITY GAL proud!  It’s an EASY & FUN RECIPE that looks super-pretty & serves up a TREAT with very little effort!  The SECRET to a good NO CHURN is, of course SUGAR so this is not a LOW SUGAR option like many of my other FOOD IDEAS. What I would suggest is that if you would like to use a lot less SUGAR then make it to order &…

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CHICHIALAMODE WEEKEND: WAs LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

CHICHIALAMODE WEEKEND: WAs LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

Hi Guys It’s FRIYAY, it’s the WEEKEND EDITION, it’s coming at you from WAs PREMIER ONLINE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE & it’s time to SHINE! Have you noticed how more & more SPARKLE & GLITTER is creeping into our lives Guys?  That’s not a bad thing in my opinion!  I’m a lover of copious usage of GLITTER & GLITZ!   ALL TODAY’S PHOTOS VIA PINTEREST: From WEDDING FAVOURS: To DISCO BOOTS: via DIY PROJECTS:…

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PERTH DELIS OF NOTE: NAPOLI MERCATO

PERTH DELIS OF NOTE: NAPOLI MERCATO

Hi Guys I adore a good DELI, I actually become quite nerdy about it & once I heard that NAPOLI MERCATO in ARMADALE had a dedicated ROOM just for CHEESE – I was enthralled. Could this magical ROOM OF CHEESE truly exist in the urban sprawl of the city?  Well, yes it can & it does.  I’ve been there & I’ve taken the SNAPS to prove it! Every so often I like to HIGHLIGHT a business that I think is…

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SUPER COOL GIFT: THE INSTAX MINI 8 CAMERA

SUPER COOL GIFT: THE INSTAX MINI 8 CAMERA

Hi Guys I hinted last WEEKEND that I had FUN without my TECHNOLOGY for once – well at least for a little while & the culprit was this PRETTY PINK INSTAX MINI 8 CAMERA! INSTAX MINI 8 is amongst the affordable end of INSTANT PHOTOS!  I had one as a KID & I must admit – the quality of the PHOTOS has improved a bit!  Well it has & it hasn’t but I don’t really care because I had such a blast taking…

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SUPER COOL GIFT: THE INSTAX MINI 8 CAMERA

SUPER COOL GIFT: THE INSTAX MINI 8 CAMERA

Hi Guys I hinted last WEEKEND that I had FUN without my TECHNOLOGY for once – well at least for a little while & the culprit was this PRETTY PINK INSTAX MINI 8 CAMERA! INSTAX MINI 8 is amongst the affordable end of INSTANT PHOTOS!  I had one as a KID & I must admit – the quality of the PHOTOS has improved a bit!  Well it has & it hasn’t but I don’t really care because I had such a blast taking…

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MY GUILTY PLEASURES: FASHIONISTA SECRETS

MY GUILTY PLEASURES: FASHIONISTA SECRETS

Hi Guys Okay, I’ll get straight to the point here – I reckon even the most ADMIRED FASHIONISTA in the business of FASHION & STYLE BLOGGING have their own SECRETS or  GUILTY PLEASURES!  I’ll ‘fess up’ to you right her & now mine is the AUSSIE EMU otherwise known as the ‘UGG’ BOOT! I’m not the only one either I’ve seen other photos of LONG-TIME UGG ADMIRERS including those in ROYAL CIRCLES (not…

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OMG: GLUTEN-FREE BUNS

Hi Guys I’ve always loved CHOUX BUNS & all their varieties but when I became GLUTEN-FREE I just assumed they wouldn’t turn out very well.  Then one day, whilst making traditional GF BRAZILIAN CHEESE PUFFS for my old blog, it struck me how much like CHOUX PASTRY the recipe was (minus the cheese)! The SWEET version, otherwise known as CHOCOLATE ECLAIRS, or PROFITEROLES was my absolute PARTY PIECE…

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THE PICKLED FIG

Hi Guys I am very grateful to live on the COAST near PERTH in WESTERN AUSTRALIA & from time to time I like to HIGHLIGHT a local BUSINESS that I think deserves a big fat SHOUT OUT: today it’s THE PICKLED FIG!  Whether you are a local or on your HOLS,  THE PICKLED FIG, located near SOUTH BEACH between PORT COOGEE MARINA & FREMANTLE is well worth a visit in my opinion. Set right by the beach &…

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WEEKEND EDITION: CHICHIALAMODE

Hi Guys My WEEKENDER is coming at you early this week, I know, but I’m off for a LONG & LOVELY WEEKEND with P so I’m posting nice & PROMPT!  As usual I’ve made a note of what has inspired me around the WWB while researching my POSTS this week!  Also, as is becoming my routine – I’m giving you a TEASING TASTER  of the HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES coming up in NEXT WEEK’S ‘MID-WEEK’ EDITION! WINTER has…

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WEEKEND EDITION: CHICHIALAMODE

Hi Guys My WEEKENDER is coming at you early this week, I know, but I’m off for a LONG & LOVELY WEEKEND with P so I’m posting nice & PROMPT!  As usual I’ve made a note of what has inspired me around the WWB while researching my POSTS this week!  Also, as is becoming my routine – I’m giving you a TEASING TASTER  of the HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES coming up in NEXT WEEK’S ‘MID-WEEK’ EDITION! WINTER has…

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GOURMET POOCH: DOGGY TREATS

GOURMET POOCH: DOGGY TREATS

Hi Guys My DOGGY TREATS are perfect for your GOURMET POOCH!  If like me you ‘spoil your FUR-BABY rotten’ then you will enjoy this easy to bring together, quick-bake recipe.  Not only will you give your DOG a special TREAT but you will know exactly what has gone into your PET’S system.  There are a great deal of dubious treats & snacks out there so these are a great recipe to know. Whatever your…

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BEAUTY OVER 40: NON-INVASIVE ANTI-AGEING

BEAUTY OVER 40: NON-INVASIVE ANTI-AGEING

Hi Guys I’ve referred to this article as a feature for those of us interested in BEAUTY OVER 40 but I think the HEART of the matter lies more in the fact that this is a post about NON-INVASIVE ANTI-AGEING! I think this aspect is AGELESS & because I think PREVENTION is better than CURE – I believe, for my YOUNGER READERS, that it’s never too early to start paying attention to your SKIN! Obviously…

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FASHION EDIT: THE WHITE SHIRT

FASHION EDIT: THE WHITE SHIRT

Hi Guys I can’t think of any other single FASHION STATEMENT that’s as versatile as THE WHITE SHIRT!  That’s because it’s AGELESS, SEXLESS & CLASSLESS!  It owns no prejudice for COLOUR, SHAPE or SIZE & manages to be simultaneously  PRACTICAL, BUSINESS SMART, CASUAL, DRESSY, SEXY & FLAMBOYANT depending on the WEARER! I own a MULTIPLE COLLECTION of WHITE SHIRT variations that cater to my every…

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DESSERT BOWLS: VIENNETTA STYLE

DESSERT BOWLS: VIENNETTA STYLE

Hi Guys As a KID back in WALES UK I loved a bit of famous SUPERMARKET DESSERT by a company called WALLS, this iconic DESSERT found it’s way into the freezer (& DESSERT BOWLS) of practically every household in my street & it’s still popular to this day, I’m talking about VIENNETTA! My version is inspired by this FAB & delicious DESSERT but it’s served as a SOFT CHILLED CREAM rather than, as the…

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HOW TO ENSURE A: SAFE GLUTEN-FREE KITCHEN

HOW TO ENSURE A: SAFE GLUTEN-FREE KITCHEN

Hi Guys Getting to grips with GLUTEN-FREE EATING is one thing but your next challenge is to avoid CROSS CONTAMINATION & run a SAFE GLUTEN-FREE KITCHEN! I’ve been MEDICALLY GLUTEN-FREE for 10 years now, I’m not telling you what to do because I’m not a qualified MEDICAL PERSON but this is what I do!  These are my TIPS & they are by no means FOOL-PROOF because GLUTEN can sneak into places without…

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