The IFWTWA Board of Directors congratulates Jonette George, an IFWTWA  Australasia  writer member whose book Flavours of Melbourne   just won a bronze prize in independent publishing at the at IPPY Awards.  Jonette and her two daughters are off to New York in June to collect their prize and fly the flag for Australia and for IFWTWA.

Flavours of Melbourne explores Melbourne’s nooks and crannies, upstairs and downstairs and through the complex laneway system. Beautiful photography, history, recipe, street art, restaurants and bars – all come together in this exciting new book about Melbourne’s food and wine

For the locals who want to know, and the visitors who want to view Melbourne through the eyes of a local, this book is a must-read, and an exceptional guide to what’s happening in the food and wine scene. 344 pages

The IFWTWA Board of Directors welcomes new member Phyllis Hinz of Blenheim, Ontario, Canada. Referred by Lamont Mackay,  Phyllis has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the University of British  Columbia. As one of The Cooking Ladies for over 20 years she has created, owned and operated restaurants and for 14+ years has provided hands-on restaurant and food service consulting. As one of The Cooking Ladies, for 2 years she  was a Cooking segment contributor to RVTV.She has co-authored nine cookbooks and for the last 14 years  co-authored ”The Cooking Ladies” travel/recipe column in RV Lifestyle Magazine. The Cooking Ladies’ most recent online contributions include KOA Kompass and GoRVing Canada.

The board thinks you enjoy this fun and inspiring  article by Phyllis and her co-author, “ Cooking Ladies: Ginger Treats and Yard Art” which showcases  the Cooking Ladies philosophy.

 

We drive into people’s lives
Share the hour
And drive out
again
Wondering
If we will ever see them again
And, if we stayed
longer
Would the withdrawal be as intense
Would the sweetness be
diluted
We meet by chance
Connecting
At a moment in time
At a
particular place on earth
We leave
Glad to have been there
Because
after all
For that moment in time
It was our favorite place on
earth

The IFWTWA Board of Directors welcomes Kirstie Bedford as an  Australasia Associate Member. Kirstie is the Director of  KDJM Communications of Melbourne, Australia. Kirstie was referred by Graeme Kemlo. KDJM Communications is a boutique PR agency in Melbourne, owned and operated by Kirstie Bedford, who has more than 17  years experience in media and PR. Kirstie has worked as a print and radio journalist, and in the public and private sectors in PR management roles.