Family and friends

Nov 103 min read

Facing the Death of My Mum

Nothing prepared me for facing the death of my mum. Death of a loved one is hard even when it is expected, but saying goodbye to your mum...

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It’s Hard to Stay Connected with Your Family as They Grow Older

Louise Jamieson

Jul 273 min read

It’s Hard to Stay Connected with Your Family as They Grow Older

My family has mushroomed from two of us to now 27 and contains 4 generations. I’ve noticed over the last 10 years how hard it is to keep...

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Embracing the Role of the Working Mother: Why You Should Let Go of the Guilt and Embrace Your Power

Louise Jamieson

Apr 93 min read

Embracing the Role of the Working Mother: Why You Should Let Go of the Guilt and Embrace Your Power

I seem to have this conversation on a regular basis with my friends, business acquaintances, daughters, and granddaughters. Let go of the...

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Louise Jamieson

Mar 193 min read

Common Sense Is Not That Common

Over the years when I have recruited staff – I always look for those staff who have common sense. It’s hard to find these days – the...

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My Grandmother: My Role Model and Cooking Inspiration

Louise Jamieson

Mar 74 min read

My Grandmother: My Role Model and Cooking Inspiration

My paternal grandmother always brings up lovely memories. My grandmother was my cooking inspiration. She was my role model as a child and...

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Louise Jamieson

Mar 52 min read

Eating in the 50s

I invite you to step back in time to the 1950s, an era that I grew up in, and today it is a generation or two away. 70 years have passed...

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Louise Jamieson

Feb 293 min read

A Love Story That Transcends Time

My grandfather signed up in 1916 to head off to war as a member of the Australian Imperial Force. Born in North West Queensland and...

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Louise Jamieson

Feb 61 min read

Old Cookery Books Are Priceless!

I have a cupboard full of old cookery books that I have collected over the years. The ones that I use the most and love to read are the...

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Once in a While, a Cow Stands Out from the Rest of the Herd

Louise Jamieson

Feb 52 min read

Once in a While, a Cow Stands Out from the Rest of the Herd

This was the case with Bella. I purchased her as a calf at the local sale yards - a skinny leggy Guernsey heifer - desperate for a cuddle...

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Louise Jamieson

Feb 22 min read

Kitchen Memories from the 1960’s

My son recently purchased a house owned by a lovely couple who decided that it was time to go into a nursing home together. Their family...

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Family Matters: How Louise's Cooking Brings Loved Ones Together

Louise Jamieson

Nov 8, 20232 min read

Family Matters: How Louise's Cooking Brings Loved Ones Together

Family Matters: How Louise's Cooking Brings Loved Ones Together In today's fast-paced world, it can be challenging to find time to...

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