Homemaker Swaps – What Fun!

Have you ever been to a Homemaker’s Swap?  Oh my gosh, what fun they are!  So far I’ve only been to two, one in Stratford, and one in Bairnsdale, and this week there is one in my hometown of Maffra, and, yes, I am going.

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On the table in Bairnsdale

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The Bard’s Banquet

I write this post from the opposite side of the world – my favourite place to visit – France.

Last year I was asked if I would head up the catering for the banquet at the 2018 Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Victoria. After talking to Gary about it, and asking my sister, Sonya if she would join me, I agreed. This was a voluntary role, and we would be catering for up to 120 people, including the volunteers and musicians. There would be four courses, but the meat would be managed by someone else. Continue reading →