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    Shoppers up in arms over Woolworths’ $80 Christmas dessert

    I made my Christmas puddings last weekend, using Nigella Lawson’s ultimate recipe. I add blanched almonds to the mix and soak the fruit and nuts for a week , then add the rest of the ingredients just prior to steaming them for 3 hours. Given the cost of the ingredients, I’m not surprised that an...
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    This common Australian habit often grosses out tourists

    I would go barefoot, but my feet are too soft to cope with hard surfaces. I think if it suits you to go without footwear, then good luck to you. Do whatever you feel comfortable with.
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    Coles, Woolworths, and Costco: Are their paid memberships worth it?

    I joined Costco for the fuel prices. I fill a 100 litre tank every 4 days and I calculate that I save around $20 each time. So for me it’s a no brainer
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    Say goodbye to your favourite shoe polish: Australians shocked as iconic Kiwi product is discontinued forever

    I lived in the UK for the first 38 years of my life (I’m now 69 ) and used Kiwi polish rather than ‘Cherry Blossom’, which was the next popular brand. I have a good supply of Kiwi black, dark tan , light tan and ox blood polish to probably see me through the rest of my life, because I’m probably...
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