♦Coffee drips into cup... layer of condensed milk... mix it all up and pour over ice... Vietnamese ice coffee, a traditional favourite.
This one was at Phuoc Loc Tho (PLT) restaurant in Canley Heights.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
♦Coffee drips into cup... layer of condensed milk... mix it all up and pour over ice... Vietnamese ice coffee, a traditional favourite.
This one was at Phuoc Loc Tho (PLT) restaurant in Canley Heights.
Destination Saigon: Adventures in Vietnam, advance copy
Too exciting for words, the printed, advance copy of Destination Saigon, by my boy, Walter Mason arrived today.
As you can see Walter is justifiably proud.
Global Giants in Multicultural Marketing
Exerpt from my SBS blog:
Recently I read in Warc.com about Proctor & Gamble, Wal-Mart, Coca Cola and McDonalds - all looking to multicultural customers to dramatically lift sales in the domestic US market.
Bob McDonald, the chief executive of P&G specifically identified Hispanic and African-American consumers as key targets in 2010 in the US market.
For the Hispanic community, P&G is effectively breaking down the border separating north Mexico and south west USA by offering products that appeal to Hispanic consumers across these areas...read more
Recently I read in Warc.com about Proctor & Gamble, Wal-Mart, Coca Cola and McDonalds - all looking to multicultural customers to dramatically lift sales in the domestic US market.
Bob McDonald, the chief executive of P&G specifically identified Hispanic and African-American consumers as key targets in 2010 in the US market.
For the Hispanic community, P&G is effectively breaking down the border separating north Mexico and south west USA by offering products that appeal to Hispanic consumers across these areas...read more
Old Spice
My partner must have gone through a phase of nostalga in the first few days of 2010, because he came back from the shops with some Old Spice. Those of you who are old enough will remember their prolific advertising during the '70s and '80s.
I couldn't find an Australia version of the ad, but here's one from overseas, I'm sure you'll get the idea.
GIFTS FOR THE NEW YEAR
Having a look at the garden now we're officially in 2010 and am endlessly amazed by the beauty of nature. Sure I water and occassionally fertilise the garden but the reward is just stunning. From the Frangipani flowers which are blooming above (mine always seem to bloom later than others), to the gardenia below and even the new chilli plant! In fact, Walter has used our fresh chilli in his cooking the past couple of days (korean soup and italian pasta)!
It's also remarkable that I've had the stamina and persistence... both the frangipani is over 6 years old and the gardenia at least 2!
Nature's profound beauty, something to cherish in the new year.
Giving thanks for 2009
With four hours to go until the new year and decade, I've picked these flowers from my garden as offering of thanks to the Universe for the year that's about to end.
What a privilege to play my part in helping to produce such profound beauty as these flowers.
I give thanks for the people, opportunities and protection generously offered to me in 2009.
I eagerly look forward to the new year with joy and excitement.
In 2010, may all beings be happy.
MCA Sydney
Did another day trip to the city with Walter today and the train sadly was just as attrocious. Circular Quay was just disorganised chaos, with very little sympathy from Cityrail staff.
Did manage to catch an exhibition at the MCA. Enjoyed the Almanac: The Gift of Ann Lewis AO exhibition. A light installation on the foyer promoting the Olafur Eliasson exhibition also took my fancy (though we didn't see it).
Did manage to catch an exhibition at the MCA. Enjoyed the Almanac: The Gift of Ann Lewis AO exhibition. A light installation on the foyer promoting the Olafur Eliasson exhibition also took my fancy (though we didn't see it).
Owl and the Sparrow the movie
Owl and the Sparrow is one of the most touching films I've seen in a while. It doesn't pretend to be profound or grand, but it's pitched just right.
A homeless girl, an air-stewardess, and a zoo keeper, three lonely people in a city of over 8m people. The homeless girl is played brilliantly.
Tender and warm without getting too mushy.
And bonus great shots of modern, busy, bustling Saigon, too.
Highly recommended.
Catching the Train
I can't remember the last time I caught the train, but somewhat shocked that it costs $7 return from Cabramatta to the City (and that's off peak prices). For the two of us, it would have been just as cheap to drive and park! (so much for the environment).
We went in to see the 80's exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum, which was alot of fun.
The train to the city wasn't air-conditioned and was the 'Ho Chi Minh Trail' going Cabra, via Bankstown and Marrickvillle - someone at Cityrail has been researching... but I digress, it was hot, and long... not at all pleasant. And the view... well I'll let you be the judge of that.
On the way back mercifully we got a direct train that was also air-conditioned, wasn't too bad an experience, if only they were all like that, and tickets were half the price, then the train might be a worthwhile proposition.
We went in to see the 80's exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum, which was alot of fun.
The train to the city wasn't air-conditioned and was the 'Ho Chi Minh Trail' going Cabra, via Bankstown and Marrickvillle - someone at Cityrail has been researching... but I digress, it was hot, and long... not at all pleasant. And the view... well I'll let you be the judge of that.
On the way back mercifully we got a direct train that was also air-conditioned, wasn't too bad an experience, if only they were all like that, and tickets were half the price, then the train might be a worthwhile proposition.