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Bringing the taste of home to Ballarat

Belle R Woods in blue gown
Belle Respall Woods moved to Ballarat some 30 years ago. On her way to Ballarat back then she remembers seeing nothing but land Source: B Woods Facebook page

More than 30 years ago, Belle Respall Woods moved to Ballarat. Away from the comforts of home and the warmth of her sisters hugs , it was through Filipino food that she met new friends. Gathered in her kitchen as they recreated the familiar tastes of the homeland, they built friendhsips that would make Ballarat a place they would also call home.


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More than 30 years ago, Belle Respall Woods moved to Ballarat. Away from the comforts of home and the warmth of her sisters hugs , it was through Filipino food that she met new friends. Gathered in her kitchen as they recreated the familiar tastes of the homeland, they built friendhsips that would make Ballarat a place they would also call home.



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