About Me

 

Where is home you might ask?  After four continents and 5 countries, I feel a bit of a nomad and will probably always be one.  Being exposed to various cultures and traditions, I feel enriched and more open to new experiences as a result.   I’ve always enjoyed writing letters, emails, journals and travelogues.  The light bulb went on, and here I am with my very own blog, writing what I enjoy doing most and reaching out to like-minded folks far and wide.

 Join me on a Safari of the Mind.  Walk with me while I tend to my gardens, stand beside me while I create in the kitchen and follow my travels from your armchair.

 

 

 

76 thoughts on “About Me”

    1. Thanks for the warm welcome Barb. Perhaps I can pick up a few tips n’ tricks from you, the Professional blogger! :).

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  2. Hi Loretta, I’m sorry you are having trouble following the How Does Your Garden Grow link on my blog – it’s the pink flower in my right hand side bar – under sisterhood of bloggers & above Fiesta Friday. I clicked on it last night, and again today and it seems to work ok if you click right over the pink flower. I hope it works now for you – otherwise google mammasaurus… today’s a good day to look, as it’s the first of a new week of posts!
    Good luck, and nice to meet you – Emma.

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    1. Aww thanks for getting right back to me Emma. Unfortunately, there is no pink flower, it’s just a blank box on my screen, with the caption underneath. The link does not work either. Maybe my computer is acting up or something? Will have to check it out when I get back from work. Thanks though. Would love to join your garden community.

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      1. I’m sorry but I think it may be your computer.
        Have a good day and hopefully the bugs in the system will have disappeared by the time you get home!
        Best wishes, Emma.

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      2. Just following up on the above Emma… I’m at work and have tried that link on a few computers here and it did not work. I also googled it like you suggested, but no luck! No worries anyway, I was thinking perhaps that site was just for the folks in England :)). Anyway, thanks for your time.

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    1. Yes for sure, I did start this blog by writing about our adventures in Brasil this year….I’ve written a few other trip reports, but have concentrated a bit more on cooking lately. I’ll definitely have to put up some more travel blogs. Thanks for stopping by too. 🙂

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      1. I love to cook but I can’t do complicated recipes! hahah… The less ingredients, the less steps, the happier I’ll be! 🙂 Good luck!!!

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    1. I’ll have to get back to you on that one Roy, I haven’t the faintest :). Are you in Canada? Is your wife Thelma? Or perhaps you are another Roy Pacheco 🙂

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  10. Yes My wife’s name is Thelma and we reside in London-Ont. Now I remember, you met Teresa in Miami a few years ago. Teresa is in Miami right now.

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    1. Ha ha, I thought that was you :). Yes, I’m Teresa’s friend, and yes we did meet in Miami. Teresa follows my blog too :). I just wrote to her last week, but didn’t realize she was still in Miami. Do tell her to give me a call if you get to talk to her? Also, do convey my best to Thelma, it was great re-uniting with her too. Regarding the Goan vinegar, I understand that the Chinese rice vinegar may be comparable – I hope this helps.

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  11. Yes I know there are Chinese vinegars….but you should see their very large selections. Life would have been easy ,if I knew how to read Chinese. Our Goan vinegar is made from Tody.I think we can wait for blogs for Goan vinegar

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  23. Sorry for the incomplete comment. Still getting used to writing on a pad. Started to say thanks for the follow Forrest of all and next: wow do we need to learn how to cook like you. But since we’re moving to a place with great cheap food we probably won’t. I love your comments about why you blog and what it’s taught you. I just started six months ago and also love writing and sharing stories. Also fascinated with having readers in almost 90 countries in six months
    Cheers
    Rob and Diane

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    1. Well good for you, and you got a royal mention on the Word Press news, that’s how I started to follow you :). Would love to hear about your adventures in Malaysia. I’ve lived in Canada too and have been in the USA for the past 35 years. Yes, I imagine the food in Malaysia would be terrific. Do post some recipes from there though, would love to see them. I’ve also got a travel section on my blog that I need to update soon.

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  24. In Toronto, and before that in England, and before that in Kenya, and before that was born in India :)…. It looks like you’ll feel a bit of a nomad yourself now..Are you in Malaysia already?

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  29. What a neat blog… Almost looks like it’s a propitious omen to have found you on WP… Love your profile pic too!!
    Eager eyes to see more of your work..
    Love& Cares,
    Noorain

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  30. Dear Loretta,
    I really enjoy our friendship and always look forward to reading your blog posts! You are a blessing, my dear!
    That is why I have nominated you for the Dragon’s loyalty award. Please find all the details here-https://indfused.wordpress.com/2015/07/29/3-awards-in-july/ Congratulations!

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    1. That’s great for you too! But when asked where home might be, I never quite know what to say. I was born in India, grew up in Kenya, then moved to England, then Canada, then USA. 🙂 Whereabouts in Canada are you from?

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      1. I am from Montreal. I tell people that my home is where I am, I just think every place forms a part of you but physically, home is where you are. You obviously know exactly what I am talking about! So nice that someone understands instead remarking how unusual it is!

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      2. Montreal? Wow, love that place! Are you French Canadian? Yes, you’re absolutely right, home is anywhere you want it to be! There’s a section on my blog where I write have a travel category- I just recently posted one on Quebec City, love that place. Hoping to read about your travels in Spain too.

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  36. Thank you for visiting my blog and it led me to explore yours. I am very drawn to your posts on gardening and of course, cooking. 🙂

    Look forward to reading your posts.

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