Writer • Artist • Foodie • Traveler
I got a new vacuum, and I'm absolutely delighted. Some might look at a vacuum and think of all the chores they have to do. I look at that vacuum and love it as a new tool. Why? Because it will help me keep my space clean, and a clean space is conducive to productivity.… Continue reading Creating an Environment for Productivity
Creativity is mysterious, but there is one constant in a creative life: You have to make space for it. Making space requires carving out time. The amount of time is up to you. It could be 10 min. a day, or an hour a week, for example. If you establish a routine and stick to… Continue reading Magic Can Come From Routine
This past Saturday was a beautiful, sunny one in Suva, and we took advantage of the good weather and took the dogs for a walk by the seawall. Before we moseyed to the water's edge, we stopped by The Fiji Food Truck, stationed at Albert Park in downtown Suva. The menu offers a varied selection… Continue reading The Fiji Food Truck
We order smoked whole chickens from a local butcher from time to time. They're great to have around because they're versatile--you can use them in sandwiches, wraps, salads, etc. They're also quick and easy toppings for pasta and rice dishes. I chopped up some smoked chicken for an alfredo for dinner last night. The chicken… Continue reading Fettuccine Alfredo with Smoked Chicken
When we visited KokoMana, an agri-forestry operation in Savusavu that makes artisinal chocolate, we brought back a bag of cocoa nibs to use for a home-brewed stout. A few days ago, hubby placed most of the nibs package in a cloth bag that Fijians use to hold kava powder when mixing with water. He soaked… Continue reading Cocoa-Infused White Rum
