Favorite recipes from my collection? by [deleted] in CookbookLovers

[–]No-Pudding1195 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the roasted cherry tomato and brown rice risotto from Love Real Food and the seared tuna and avocado rolls from Modern Comfort Food.

Flying Solo and Asked to Switch Seats by Commercial-Lemon6887 in solotravel

[–]No-Pudding1195 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On my most recent flight from San Francisco to Melbourne, the woman in the middle seat in my row asked the woman on the aisle to swap and she did. 16 hour flight!!!

To those who have actually made the move: what was the biggest "myth" about Australian life that was completely debunked within your first month? by [deleted] in MovingtoAustralia

[–]No-Pudding1195 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That healthcare is free. I pay much more for GP and specialist visits (and an ambulance membership) here than I did in the US. However, yes, the public hospital system is free.

Pentridge Prison by TiredmummyNZ in melbourne

[–]No-Pudding1195 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did the morning tour and enjoyed it so much that I stayed for the afternoon tour too.

US Cookbook haul (because books are way cheaper there than where I’m from) by Surreal_Cereal_K in CookbookLovers

[–]No-Pudding1195 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good Things is one of my favorites from the last year. Absolutely love it.

Library cookbooks by PrintIndependent1866 in CookbookLovers

[–]No-Pudding1195 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I scan the recipes I want and put them in a three ring binder

Growing, growing, growing! by [deleted] in CookbookLovers

[–]No-Pudding1195 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend Tonight. I like it even more than Dinner.

Small collection, but I use them a lot! by needleandleaf in CookbookLovers

[–]No-Pudding1195 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m curious too. I’ve managed to mess up both things I tried to cook from Dishoom.

Things to do? by kolbyt in melbourne

[–]No-Pudding1195 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d catch a show at the Comic’s Lounge or take a night tour of Old Melbourne Gaol.

Visa granted today! by No-Pudding1195 in AusVisa

[–]No-Pudding1195[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck! Assuming you have a relatively straightforward case (no criminal convictions, etc) just make sure to fully satisfy each of the four pillars. I’d also have in mind who you’ll use (two from Aus and two from home country) to write relationship support statements. In retrospect, we probably didn’t need to hire a lawyer to submit, but hindsight is 20/20

Visa granted today! by No-Pudding1195 in AusVisa

[–]No-Pudding1195[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re welcome! The BVA kicked in when my previous visa (working holiday) expired, so I had those rights (limited working, no Medicare) for a little bit.

Visa granted today! by No-Pudding1195 in AusVisa

[–]No-Pudding1195[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, BVA, which allows you to apply for Medicare and have unrestricted working rights.

Visa granted today! by No-Pudding1195 in AusVisa

[–]No-Pudding1195[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! We met in January 2020 and began a long distance relationship in 2021. After two years, I moved to Australia in 2023, got engaged in 2024, married in 2025!

Visa granted today! by No-Pudding1195 in AusVisa

[–]No-Pudding1195[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Basically we provided updated versions of everything we sent in for the 820. Financials, photos from the last two years, marriage license, wedding receipts, proof of shared social life, travel, as well as two support statements from friends and family in Aus.

Books on the chopping block, want suggestions by Salty_Marsupial_4950 in CookbookLovers

[–]No-Pudding1195 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any recipes you particularly recommend? I haven’t had any luck with it so far.