Canberra Food Blog, Music & Lifestyle Blogger Ganns Deen

Ora Punk Cat in Australia

Taking inspiration from the Volkswagen Beetle, the Ora Punk Cat is a charming if eccentric electric vehicle that marries retro chic & 2021 technology. And I want it!

Good Food, Great Memories

There’s nothing like a good meal shared with family and friends to tickle the senses and make memories that last a lifetime.

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Inspire. Encourage. Cheer Up.

Content designed to inspire and help you along your journey, regardless of whether you’re a ‘glass-half-full’ or ‘glass-half-empty’ kind of person.

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The Soundtrack of Our Journeys

Life is simply better with music.

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Laughter is the Best Medicine

Whether it’s a clever dad joke or a snippet from some of the best stand-up comedy around, I’m happy to share it with you.

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FOOD

gannsdeen

@mcdonaldsau has released the #ChickenBigMac 🐤

@mcdonaldsau has released the #ChickenBigMac 🐤 and it is big, crispy and a delicious alternative to the classic Big Mac. Well played, Maccas, well played.

#CanberraFood #CanberraFoodie #CanberraLife #CanberraLocals #CanberraFastFood #McDonalds #McDonaldsAU #BigMac #FastFood #ChickenBurger #Burgers #FoodBlog #FoodBlogger #FoodLover #FoodPornAU #Foodstagram #FoodiesOfInstagram #FoodiesInternationalChat #GlobalEats #chicken

Pasta la vista, baby! From the Filipino classic ‘pancit palabok’ at @papajrestobar to the irresistible vegetarian Creme Aubergine—sounds real fancy, eh, @anjsulit? 🤣—to my gorgeous wife @cathsdeen’s take on the famous Jolly Spaghetti, there’s never a bad time for a good pasta dish!

#foodiesinternationalchat #globaleats #CanberraFood #CanberraFoodie #CanberraLife #CanberraLocals #CanberraBreakfast #FoodBlog #FoodBlogger #FoodLover #FoodPornAU #Foodstagram #FoodiesOfInstagram #chicken #pork #filipinocuisine #karekare #pancitpalabok #spaghetti

The past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to

The past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to serve with @owensaddler & @dreamcuisinecbr at the @crfarmersmarket & @haigparkvillagemarkets. It’s been an absolute joy to get these delicious macarons and pastries into the hands (and tummies!) of people who love these baked goodies. Hope to see you this weekend! 🌸

#foodiesinternationalchat #CanberraFood #wearecbr #canberralife #localcbr #foodstagram #foodlover #foodblogger #foodblog #foodlovers #macarons #welovemacarons #pastrylovers #AussieFoodie #FoodiesOfInstagram #Yummy #FoodPorn #desserts #AustralianFoodie

In the span of three days, you saw one of your pap

In the span of three days, you saw one of your papers published in the Journal of Vocational Behavior and received confirmation that another paper will see publication in the Journal of Organisational Behavior. Two A* papers in three days!

What people don't see is how much work over the past two years you've put into each of those papers and the others currently in your pipeline. They don't see the rigor, the discipline, the focus you have to put in. The struggle, the mental and sometimes physical pain. Watching you the last four years was a Master class in perseverance and faith.

I've told you that there are times when I feel you're on a Daniel-type journey, a Christian academic who had his own battles to wage. But God connected you to people whose help and faith helped see you through. And though you may not have had a literal Lions Den experience, I have no doubt that God will see your way through whatever challenges may come your way. He's walked with you before and carried you at times, and He will continue to do so. And in moments when you are at your lowest, I pray He will use me to bring you relief and comfort.

I am so proud of where God has taken you and where He will continue to take you. To think you're still not done! Once you get PhD number two, you'll be off to your next great adventure, and we'll be along for the ride (and hopefully our own great adventures as well). As your husband, my job is to support, encourage and provide as best as I could, but even those, you made so easy for me. And our kids cannot complain for the example of faith and love you set. What a truly incredible woman you are.

@cathsdeen, you truly are a blessing, a phenomenon, and I can't wait to see what lies ahead for you. Here's to a modern-day Daniel--may your career journey be storied, your family life be blessed, and your impact last beyond your lifetime.

🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕 I jo

🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕

I joined the Loaded Pizza Collab, and really, what kind of person doesn't like pizza? A weirdough, that's who!

So to celebrate National Pizza with Everything Day (except Anchovies) @cathsdeen and I made a roasted garlic and prawn pizza and a classic pepperoni pizza! 🥰

Thanks to the Admins:
@keyten77
@stickthatonyourhead
@foodchomp
@foodbumpla

#foodiesinternationalcollab
#foodiesinternationalchat
#FICpizzacollab

🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕

I finally was able to visit and enjoy some of the

I finally was able to visit and enjoy some of the dishes at @papajrestobar, that new Filipino cuisine restaurant in Dickson. I know it isn’t the best for my blood pressure, but boy was it good for my soul! 😂 I and my friends ordered pancit palabok, sizzling tofu, crispy kare kare, crispy chicken skin, steamed rice, and tuna ceviche. It was a veritable feast and I have no regrets! The service was also quite good and the place was absolutely packed on a Thursday night, a testament to its growing popularity. Be sure to give Papa J’s a fair shake, it’s always good to support local businesses in this pandemic, especially if they serve pretty good food. 👍

#CanberraFood #CanberraFoodie #CanberraLife #CanberraLocals #CanberraBreakfast #FoodBlog #FoodBlogger #FoodLover #FoodPornAU #Foodstagram #FoodiesOfInstagram #FoodiesInternationalChat #GlobalEats #chicken #pork #filipinocuisine #karekare #pancitpalabok

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Canberra Restaurants

Rye Cafe Braddon

Rye Cafe Braddon

Sep 29, 2021

Rye Cafe in Braddon offers specialty coffees and fresh sandwiches that are undoubtedly among the best in Braddon. Try the avo & halloumi.

Forest Toast

Forest Toast

Mar 23, 2021

Sunday in Canberra has a new item on their menu that I couldn’t resist trying: Forest Toast! It was a absolute delight, flavourful and earthy.

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Recipes

Filipino Polvoron

Filipino Polvoron

Today was a good day because my wife and daughter made polvoron, a popular Filipino sweet made of powdered milk, toasted flour, sugar, and butter.

Pork Strips with Capsicum & Broccoli

Pork Strips with Capsicum & Broccoli

This remarkable dish with pork strips, capsicum and broccoli is filling, healthy and delicious. Served with steamed vegetables or white rice, it’s a terrific lunch and dinner option that I’m sure you’ll enjoy.

Spinach and Chickpea Pesto Stir Fry

Spinach and Chickpea Pesto Stir Fry

This spinach and chickpea stir-fry pesto stir fry may be one of the simplest yet most satisfying five-minute light meals you ever will make.

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MUSIC

Terrian, “Wake Up”

by Ganns | October 9, 2021 | Christian Music, New Christian Music | 0 Comments

Terrian’s “Wake Up” is a pleasing mid tempo jam about reliance on God on taking us out of our comfort zones and doldrums, and moving into the destiny He has planned for us.

Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak & Silk Sonic, “Leave the Door Open”

by Ganns | March 23, 2021 | Music, Top 40 | 0 Comments

It's been five years since the release of a full album from Grammy Award-winning singer Bruno Mars. 24K Magic was a delightful throwback to the 80s, especially with the last single, Finesse, his collaboration with rapper Cardi B. Meanwhile, Anderson.Paak made his own...

Mandisa, “Breakthrough”

by Ganns | January 3, 2021 | Christian Music, New Christian Music | 0 Comments

Fresh from the release of her power ballad “Get Used to Different” from “The Chosen,” Grammy Award winning Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Mandisa stealth-dropped her new single, “Breakthrough.”

Mandisa & Ronnie Freeman, “Get Used to Different”

by Ganns | December 21, 2020 | Christian Music, Mandisa, Music, New Christian Music | 0 Comments

Grammy Award-winning Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Mandisa has released her new single, “Get Used To Different,” especially for the Christian holiday special “Christmas with the Chosen.”

Pentatonix, “12 Days of Christmas”

by Ganns | December 4, 2020 | Music, New Christmas Music, Top 40 | 0 Comments

Acapella supergroup Pentatonix has released a fun music video for their new Christmas song, “12 Days of Christmas,” visually matching the different music genres masterfully presented in the song.

Hailee Steinfeld, “I Love You’s”

by Ganns | October 28, 2020 | Music, Top 40 | 0 Comments

American singer and actress Hailee Steinfeld’s “I Love You’s” is an ode to self-care that, in its sample of Annie Lennox’s “No More I Love Yous”, hits all the right notes.

BTS, “Dynamite”

by Ganns | October 5, 2020 | Music, K-Pop, Top 40 | 0 Comments

KPop supergroup BTS has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for a third week with their English language single, “Dynamite.” Are you an ARMY yet?

Sigala & James Arthur, “Lasting Lover”

by Ganns | October 5, 2020 | Music, Top 40 | 0 Comments

Bruce Fielder, better known by his DJ moniker Sigala, has released his new single, a collaboration with James Arthur titled Lasting Lover. Written by Lewis Capaldi, who is massively popular in his own right, Lasting Lover was originally written as an acoustic track....

Pentatonix, “Mad World”

by Ganns | September 22, 2020 | Music, Top 40 | 0 Comments

Acapella supergroup Pentatonix has released its new single, Mad World, a cover of the original hit by Tears for Fears. Unlike the original midtempo 80s new wave classic, Pentatonix’s version features a somber arrangement and airtight harmonies that sends chills down one’s spine.

We Are Messengers feat Mali Music, “Love” (Remix)

by Ganns | July 23, 2020 | New Christian Music | 0 Comments

We Are Messengers has released a remix of their Top 20 Christian Songs hit, “Love.” The remix benefits from a few rap verses from Mali Music, who adds an urban touch to the original’s already irresistible melody and instrumentation.

POP MUSIC

Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak & Silk Sonic, “Leave the Door Open”

It's been five years since the release of a full album from Grammy Award-winning singer Bruno...

Pentatonix, “12 Days of Christmas”

Acapella supergroup Pentatonix has released a fun music video for their new Christmas song, “12 Days of Christmas,” visually matching the different music genres masterfully presented in the song.

Hailee Steinfeld, “I Love You’s”

American singer and actress Hailee Steinfeld’s “I Love You’s” is an ode to self-care that, in its sample of Annie Lennox’s “No More I Love Yous”, hits all the right notes.

BTS, “Dynamite”

KPop supergroup BTS has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for a third week with their English language single, “Dynamite.” Are you an ARMY yet?

Sigala & James Arthur, “Lasting Lover”

Bruce Fielder, better known by his DJ moniker Sigala, has released his new single, a collaboration...

CHRISTIAN MUSIC

Terrian, “Wake Up”

Terrian’s “Wake Up” is a pleasing mid tempo jam about reliance on God on taking us out of our comfort zones and doldrums, and moving into the destiny He has planned for us.

Mandisa, “Breakthrough”

Fresh from the release of her power ballad “Get Used to Different” from “The Chosen,” Grammy Award winning Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Mandisa stealth-dropped her new single, “Breakthrough.”

Mandisa & Ronnie Freeman, “Get Used to Different”

Grammy Award-winning Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Mandisa has released her new single, “Get Used To Different,” especially for the Christian holiday special “Christmas with the Chosen.”

We Are Messengers feat Mali Music, “Love” (Remix)

We Are Messengers has released a remix of their Top 20 Christian Songs hit, “Love.” The remix benefits from a few rap verses from Mali Music, who adds an urban touch to the original’s already irresistible melody and instrumentation.

Zach Williams & Dolly Parton, “There Was Jesus”

Zach Williams has released a re-recorded version of “There Was Jesus,” off his 2019 album “Rescue Story.” The big difference? The presence of gospel/country superstar Dolly Parton!

K-POP

Twice, “The Feels”

Korean girl group TWICE has released its first English single, “The Feels,” an irresistibly upbeat disco-pop confection, in celebration of its upcoming 6th album.

BTS, “Dynamite Holiday Remix”

KPop supergroup BTS has dropped yet another remix of its Billboard No.1 hit, “Dynamite.” This time, it’s a festive holiday remix perfect for Christmastime.

BTS, “Dynamite”

KPop supergroup BTS has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for a third week with their English language single, “Dynamite.” Are you an ARMY yet?

Song Ji Eun, “Make It Love”

Korean pop vocalist Song Ji Eun has released “Make It Love,” her first solo non-soundtrack single since 2016’s “Bobby Doll.”

Blackpink, “How You Like That”

KPop girl group Blackpink has released “How You Like That,” its first single in over a year, to critical and commercial success.

ENCOURAGEMENT

#GdayGuys: God’s Got You Covered!

#GdayGuys: God’s Got You Covered!

Jun 1, 2020

In trouble and need a prayer? I’ve got you covered, but more importantly, God’s got you covered.

#GdayGuys: Be slow to anger

#GdayGuys: Be slow to anger

May 28, 2020

If you’re salmon struggling with anger in a relationship, I’ve got encouragement for you.

#GnytGuys: God sustains us whether we’re awake or asleep

#GnytGuys: God sustains us whether we’re awake or asleep

May 26, 2020

Psalm 3:5 tells us that God sustains us, whether we’re awake or asleep. Rest is a blessing.

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gannsdeen

@mcdonaldsau has released the #ChickenBigMac 🐤

@mcdonaldsau has released the #ChickenBigMac 🐤 and it is big, crispy and a delicious alternative to the classic Big Mac. Well played, Maccas, well played.

#CanberraFood #CanberraFoodie #CanberraLife #CanberraLocals #CanberraFastFood #McDonalds #McDonaldsAU #BigMac #FastFood #ChickenBurger #Burgers #FoodBlog #FoodBlogger #FoodLover #FoodPornAU #Foodstagram #FoodiesOfInstagram #FoodiesInternationalChat #GlobalEats #chicken

Pasta la vista, baby! From the Filipino classic ‘pancit palabok’ at @papajrestobar to the irresistible vegetarian Creme Aubergine—sounds real fancy, eh, @anjsulit? 🤣—to my gorgeous wife @cathsdeen’s take on the famous Jolly Spaghetti, there’s never a bad time for a good pasta dish!

#foodiesinternationalchat #globaleats #CanberraFood #CanberraFoodie #CanberraLife #CanberraLocals #CanberraBreakfast #FoodBlog #FoodBlogger #FoodLover #FoodPornAU #Foodstagram #FoodiesOfInstagram #chicken #pork #filipinocuisine #karekare #pancitpalabok #spaghetti

The past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to

The past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to serve with @owensaddler & @dreamcuisinecbr at the @crfarmersmarket & @haigparkvillagemarkets. It’s been an absolute joy to get these delicious macarons and pastries into the hands (and tummies!) of people who love these baked goodies. Hope to see you this weekend! 🌸

#foodiesinternationalchat #CanberraFood #wearecbr #canberralife #localcbr #foodstagram #foodlover #foodblogger #foodblog #foodlovers #macarons #welovemacarons #pastrylovers #AussieFoodie #FoodiesOfInstagram #Yummy #FoodPorn #desserts #AustralianFoodie

In the span of three days, you saw one of your pap

In the span of three days, you saw one of your papers published in the Journal of Vocational Behavior and received confirmation that another paper will see publication in the Journal of Organisational Behavior. Two A* papers in three days!

What people don't see is how much work over the past two years you've put into each of those papers and the others currently in your pipeline. They don't see the rigor, the discipline, the focus you have to put in. The struggle, the mental and sometimes physical pain. Watching you the last four years was a Master class in perseverance and faith.

I've told you that there are times when I feel you're on a Daniel-type journey, a Christian academic who had his own battles to wage. But God connected you to people whose help and faith helped see you through. And though you may not have had a literal Lions Den experience, I have no doubt that God will see your way through whatever challenges may come your way. He's walked with you before and carried you at times, and He will continue to do so. And in moments when you are at your lowest, I pray He will use me to bring you relief and comfort.

I am so proud of where God has taken you and where He will continue to take you. To think you're still not done! Once you get PhD number two, you'll be off to your next great adventure, and we'll be along for the ride (and hopefully our own great adventures as well). As your husband, my job is to support, encourage and provide as best as I could, but even those, you made so easy for me. And our kids cannot complain for the example of faith and love you set. What a truly incredible woman you are.

@cathsdeen, you truly are a blessing, a phenomenon, and I can't wait to see what lies ahead for you. Here's to a modern-day Daniel--may your career journey be storied, your family life be blessed, and your impact last beyond your lifetime.

🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕 I jo

🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕

I joined the Loaded Pizza Collab, and really, what kind of person doesn't like pizza? A weirdough, that's who!

So to celebrate National Pizza with Everything Day (except Anchovies) @cathsdeen and I made a roasted garlic and prawn pizza and a classic pepperoni pizza! 🥰

Thanks to the Admins:
@keyten77
@stickthatonyourhead
@foodchomp
@foodbumpla

#foodiesinternationalcollab
#foodiesinternationalchat
#FICpizzacollab

🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕🧀🍕

I finally was able to visit and enjoy some of the

I finally was able to visit and enjoy some of the dishes at @papajrestobar, that new Filipino cuisine restaurant in Dickson. I know it isn’t the best for my blood pressure, but boy was it good for my soul! 😂 I and my friends ordered pancit palabok, sizzling tofu, crispy kare kare, crispy chicken skin, steamed rice, and tuna ceviche. It was a veritable feast and I have no regrets! The service was also quite good and the place was absolutely packed on a Thursday night, a testament to its growing popularity. Be sure to give Papa J’s a fair shake, it’s always good to support local businesses in this pandemic, especially if they serve pretty good food. 👍

#CanberraFood #CanberraFoodie #CanberraLife #CanberraLocals #CanberraBreakfast #FoodBlog #FoodBlogger #FoodLover #FoodPornAU #Foodstagram #FoodiesOfInstagram #FoodiesInternationalChat #GlobalEats #chicken #pork #filipinocuisine #karekare #pancitpalabok

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