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My Being Single Status Has Just Notched Up Another Year
OMG how the years have flown by. In year 2000, I left my partner and started my life as a single girl. I can’t believe that it’s been 24...
Louise Jamieson
Jun 63 min read
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Family Dynamics
How families change over the years! Mine certainly has. I grew up in a family of six—two grandparents, two parents, myself and my younger...
Louise Jamieson
Mar 273 min read
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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...
Louise Jamieson
Nov 10, 20243 min read
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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...
Louise Jamieson
Jul 27, 20243 min read
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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...
Louise Jamieson
Apr 9, 20243 min read
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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...
Louise Jamieson
Mar 19, 20243 min read
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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...
Louise Jamieson
Mar 7, 20244 min read
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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...
Louise Jamieson
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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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...
Louise Jamieson
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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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...
Louise Jamieson
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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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...
Louise Jamieson
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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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...
Louise Jamieson
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Family Matters: How Louise's Cooking Brings Loved Ones Together
In today's fast-paced world, it can be challenging to find time to connect with our loved ones. However, one thing that has always...
Louise Jamieson
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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