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The Gig Economy and its continuing evolution

The Gig Economy and its continuing evolution was and is unexpected. It is also intriguing. Clearly disruptive it is proving positive on many...

Australians travelling and working overseas

What a start to the New Year! Australians overseas. I am referring to the article titled “‘A spoilt brat country’: the...

When to use Chopsticks and where

Chopsticks have become such convenient utensils for East Asian Cuisines that others have acquired some dexterity in it’s use. Style or method is not...

Australia’s coronavirus response

2020, best described as the year ravaged by Coronavirus. Yet Australia’s coronavirus response has to be commended. Australia like the rest of the...

Cricket and Adelaide as the World sees it.

Cricket and Adelaide as the World sees it may not be what locals expect. Step out of Australia, anywhere in the World and when asked where home is...

The steak taken for granted

By Falcon / 19 December, 2020 The ubiquitous steak has been taken for granted for too long and needs a relook. My sense is to give some thought on how...

Sony ZV1 – a vlogging camera and more

A point and shoot camera for stills and video. More importantly a surprise in 2020 for the camera enthusiasts both in terms of price and purpose wise...

Smartphones & food choices

How new technology using cool apps on our smartphones are changing how food is delivered and consumed...

South Australia’s Kransky sausage

South Australia’s Kransky sausage not only tastes great it has become part of the State, much loved by many. The family had our first Kransky in...

Hill of Grace Vineyard – a rare treasure

Hill of Grace – there are few things in our life time that transcends reality and this is one. Just outside of Adelaide, South Australia, this...

Return of Stranded Australians

By all indications the return of stranded Australians around the World will begin. Not the small number of facilitated flights over many months. Restrictions in the 2 most populated states will have...

Camera grab bag

The camera grab bag that we need is something we thought about but never got down to doing it. We all have been there. Hopefully this will help guide you. Something I had to learn thru trial and...

The Enchanting Adelaide Hills

When you first move to Adelaide you will come to know about the enchanting Adelaide Hills. Really quick. Maybe not the enchanting part at first but you will realise it soon enough. In my case it was...

Finding Australia’s dark kitchens

Following my post on Dark or Ghost Kitchens in May 2021, I thought a follow-up post covering Australia would be appropriate. There has been lots of recent movement in this space and they are...

Duck confit, France’s finest dish

Duck confit, France’s finest dish for sure. Besides the taste and rather unique texture it has so many elements going for it. The preparation, the process and the history behind it. The French...

DJI Osmo Action, a palm sized camera

The DJI Osmo action camera came out much better than I thought. It was the first action camera from the company but it did not have the reputation or history that GoPro had. It was also palm sized...

Are Gig Economy Executives a thing yet?

Are gig economy executives a thing yet, is the question on the minds of some observers. My guess with trends indicating more of the workforce entering the gig economy things will change. The model of...

Moving to Adelaide with confidence

Is moving to Adelaide an option? Pros and cons of moving to Adelaide – Quick Jump Well it was not the case for the family more than 20 over years ago when we were planning our move to Australia...