Monthly Archives: April 2006

breaking tim tam news

VERY EGG-SIGHTING NEWS for all you US-based Tim Tam lovers out there! Lori mentioned that Cost Plus World Market purportedly sells Tim Tams, so I immediately got on the horn and called our local store for further information. IT HAS … Continue reading

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anatomy of a cookie

Cookie aficionados, Carolyn and I need your help. While browsing through the incredible food court in Aussie department store David Jones, we came upon a delectable cookie–the brandy snap creme cookie. Apparently it is a secret recipe by the Cookie … Continue reading

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fabulous fabs

So Carolyn and I did no knitting whatsoever during our trip to Australia. This does not mean, however, that the trip was completely craftless. We went to a fabric store in Sydney and peered into windows of ribbon and button … Continue reading

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happy birthday, sashi

Today is my crazy brother‘s birthday. If you have the time and the inclination, please go harass him.

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a dingo ate my baby

Yes, we did see some dingos! I guess there were wallabys hopping about, too, but I always just missed them. And did you know that parrots just fly around Australia like they are normal, everyday birds? Yes, it’s an amazing … Continue reading

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back from oz

I have returned from down undah! Carolyn and I visited every climate known to Australia, I think, and we have peeling sunburns to prove it. I don’t want to bore you all with too many details, so here are some … Continue reading

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