Remembering Roast Dinners, Chocolate Fudge, and Ron Barassi

September 17, 2023November 1, 2023 ~ Amanda Gambas ~ 1 Comment

Growing up in country Tasmania, in the 60’s and 70’s, we didn’t have much in the way of sweet things in our house. I didn't get the supermarket cakes or biscuits in my lunch box that my friends would get. It seemed like my mother was on a perpetual diet. And with four kids to … Continue reading Remembering Roast Dinners, Chocolate Fudge, and Ron Barassi

Mum’s Caff

January 22, 2023 ~ Amanda Gambas ~ Leave a comment

The golden afternoon light shines into the living room. I love this time of day. My pattern says there should be 240 stitches by the end of the row. “Nobody talk to me for a minute,” I announce, “I’m counting.” Ah, dear. Too late now, I realise I’ve made a school girl error – never … Continue reading Mum’s Caff