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Jul 30

Triq Il-Qolla Il-Bajda

Each day as I read the facebook status updates from both family and friends in Malta, brag about their glorious sun drenched days spent lazing at the beach, I grow more and more frustrated about our decision to not return to Gozo this year.*Sigh* the (read full article)

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Jul 01

Decay

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Jun 06

The First Day of Winter

There are so many things I take for granted on a daily basis - my health and good fortune to name a few. Often, it's only when I'm confronted with the injustice and prejudice that exists in the world, that I then stop and reflect upon the greatness i (read full article)

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May 01

Kuraġġ - Courage

My dear Aunty Peppa was my Nana's sister in-law and best friend. She was ninety-seven years old when she passed away last weekend and her funeral yesterday was one of the most moving I have ever attended. Her life was testimony to the incredible fait (read full article)

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Apr 21

Indulgence Divine

I first introduced you to my dear friend Aldo and his elegant Valletta G-House that's safely ensconced within the walls of Valletta here. For the last 18 months or so Aldo has been painstakingly overseeing the restoration of his latest project, Indul (read full article)

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Apr 16

When We Were Kings

As a child I suffered from passive smoking as my father was a chain smoker. Back then almost every  member of my extended family, including my closet smoking nanna smoked.  Thankfully my father finally gave up smoking in his mid 30's, whic (read full article)

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Apr 05

Figolli Down Under

When I reflect upon growing up Maltese in Melbourne in the late 70 and early 80's I can distinctly recall certain food memories with great fondness. Then there are a whole host of food memories from my childhood associated with my father's harebraine (read full article)

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Mar 15

Zabaglione Ice Cream with Amaretti Crumbs

I find that in every relationship there is a 'hoarder' and a 'thrower'. In Stephen's and my relationship I just so happen to be the 'thrower' as I greatly dislike amassing huge amounts of stuff. Hence, once the kids have outgrown a particular piece o (read full article)

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Mar 12

Red Car

If you happen to know the owner of this cute, red, vintage car can you let them know that 1. I *really* love their car and 2. I almost got hit by an oncoming bus whilst taking this photo? Note to self: Best not to stand in the middle of a major inter (read full article)

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Feb 26

The Green Door

lf you walk from Marsalforn to Qbajjar all the way around to Xwieni Bay you'll eventually stumble across the famous salt pans. Turn around and look towards the cliff and there you'll find the green door. (read full article)

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Dec 09

Solace in a Cup

In Melbourne we're really spoilt for choice when it comes to coffee as we have a plethora of café's that serve outstanding coffee, consequently I have very high caffeine standards. Hence when I'm abroad and in pursuit of my daily hit, I find that my (read full article)

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