Last minute delight at Circa Bistro Mt Lawley
Last week I met up with two hard to pin down friends. Our busy lives, combined with the plethora of interesting new restaurants in Perth, caused a minor brain fade.…
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10 tips for successful event planning (High Tea Party part 2)
Following on from the earlier post about The High Tea Party, here are ten tips I gleaned while chatting to organiser Alison Dean about the upcoming event in Perth. For Part 1…
The Hundred-Foot Journey, a delight for the senses and soul
There have been a lot of good food-based movies lately, Chef, The Trip to Italy, and The Lunch Box. Consequently when I first saw the trailer for this movie I…
How a simple tea party idea became a national success (The High Tea Party)
Have you ever invited friends around for a tea party? Yes? So you know what’s involved … the sandwiches have to be made (no crusts), champers put on ice, children…
Photography enthusiasts check out Richard Avedon People at Art Gallery WA
With the Perth Fashion Festival just around the corner it’s timely that the Art Gallery of WA is exhibiting the works of American photographer Richard Avedon, the man who has…
Let the competitions begin (Menulog competition)
From time to time The Ponder Room will be sharing the love by running competitions. To help with this I’ve added a new ‘Hear it first’ subscription box on the…
Been called a Show Pony? Just what does it take to be a Show Pony?
Ever been called a ‘Show Pony’? Just what does it take to be a show pony? Last week the Gypsy Circus packed up their tents and left Langley Park. While they were in…
Can you have too much of a good thing? (Ian Usher Island Life, Ben Folgle)
As promised here’s the next instalment about Ian Usher and his island life, for those of you wanting to ponder something other than what to cook tonight. It certainly left…
Entering the brave new world of Online Food Delivery Systems (Menulog)
Over the years I’ve tested a myriad of new products some good, some not so good. This week I was given a voucher to try a new food delivery system…
Should you bother going for your goals? (The Voice 2014 Tour)
If you have a dream should you go for it, or should you stay on the couch watching others trying to reach theirs? By the look on the faces of The Voice Top…
Revisiting old fun food times at Zapata’s
Food creates memories, it can transport you back in time. Childhood lollies, teenage burgers and all ages chocolate fudge pudding. Last month I was reminded of my university days when we…
The Keeper of Lost Causes
The Scandinavian Film Festival starts in Perth on July 24 and I managed to see the much heralded noir crime thriller, The Keeper of Lost Causes. The script was written…
10 tips for running a successful community event (pop up food market)
We’ve all done it, seen something happening overseas and thought that could work back home. But very few of us actually have the fortitude to bring the idea back home…
The Ponder Room recognised in WA Top 100 food blogs
Evidently on January 25 this year there were 275 food-related blogs in WA. That’s a lot of blushing beetroots being photographed in restaurants, and a lot of friends being asked…
Finding balance anywhere
Lately we’re always hearing about balance. I’ve even written a book about it (Me Time, for those who haven’t been playing along). A few months ago I stumbled across these guys who reminded…
Five lessons learnt about female characters from Tara Moss (The Fictional Woman part 2)
Finally I get to the follow up promised post about the evening with Tara Moss. Funny how one evening can have such a lasting effect. I arrived at the Dolphin…
It’s all in the details at hidden gem Gaya Korean Restaurant
Tucked away in Applecross Arcade is a fantastic modern Korean restaurant born just nine months ago. While the food is delicious and the service professional it’s the stylish details that make…
Surfing without water. Tarp Surfing at WA Day 2014
Regular readers know that I love hearing about ideas that foster community development. During WA Day I came across Tarp Surfing, a fantastic cheap way to encourage community involved, but…
