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Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
These days, sweet potato fries are all the rage and in keeping with the trend, I have a recipe here for making them. However, instead of deep frying the sweet potatoes, I will show you how to savour them the way I like it; baked in an oven.
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People Watching in Chennai
I like to take time to watch people. First find a café that overlooks a busy street. Buy a coffee and just sit and stare. I will always remember a line from a poem by W.H. Davies "What is this life if full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?" Precisely, it is only when you take time to observe people that you will begin to love yourself and appreciate all the good things that is happening to you. While staring, don't forget to keep a ready smile for the weary pedestrian or to wave your hand at a passer by. You never know - you may…
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My Stay at Cherry Top Farm
Farmers John and Lesley Gallagher have been running Cherrytop Farmstay accommodation since 2002. I had a wonderful slow down kind of life and shared some wonderful moments in the farm. There was so much to do - from farm walks, climbing treehouses, bird watching, foraging, seasonal fruits and berry picking and camp fires under the stars to watch full moon rising!
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Eating out in Tasmania
Dining out in Tasmania is an experience like no other. Many of the restaurants offer sophisticated menus, stunning views and high-quality wine lists. Food is not that expensive and portions are big. I enjoyed professional service, outstanding meals made with beautiful produce.
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My Animal Friends in Tasmania
I can’t believe I met so many friendly and tame animals until I look at these photographs. I found these animals in the farms I stayed or when taking a walk. They were so friendly and some walked along with me for miles. There is nothing like solitude with a friend who walks with you and not talk to you.
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So Much Good Stuff to Eat!!
Sydney is bursting with fresh vegetables and fruits at the farmers markets, organic stores, the neighbour supermarkets, grocers and delis. For chefs, a visit to the markets must be first on the list! There are so many restaurants with real wholesome food.
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Here and There in Sydney
Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities. It is best known for the sail like design of the harbour front Opera House. The Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Harbour Bridge, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Skywalk are some of the places I visited.
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Penang temples
I visited to sacred places when in Penang - the Kek Lok Si temple, also known as the Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas, considered one of the largest and most impressive Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia and the Balathandayuthapani Temple, also known as Waterfall Hill Temple or Hill Top Murugan Temple. You need to climb 513 steps to reach the Hindu temple!!
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Walking around penang
Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic painted 9 murals in Georgetown. The street art of Georgetown represent characters and scenes that celebrate the energy and playfulness of life in the inner city. Boring streets have now been transformed into lively, witty and engaging ones. When in Penang, take time to walk everywhere. Every nook and corner has something to hold your attention…….at least I was captivated!
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Penang street foods
I think next to Bangkok, Penang is most famous for street foods. Street food is a way of life for most Malaysians and when in Penang don’t ever miss eating all those wonderful foods. Even the thriftiest or the wealthiest travelers will never leave Penang without sampling a few of these street foods. Don’t ever try “street foods” in the comfort of your hotel. And you can have street foods for breakfast , lunch, tea time, dinner, supper –anytime. Penang is open 24 hours for food.