Today’s episode of Ton’s Kitchen: After Hours is a special birthday tribute to my mum… better known to some as Grotty Auntie Dotty.

Born Dorothy Pearl Plater in the coastal town of Maclean, she lived a life that was anything but ordinary—full of laughter, struggle, creativity, and just a touch of the supernatural.

From surviving childhood accidents and carrying lifelong scars…
to raising a family through tough times…
to consulting spirits for horse racing tips…

Mum had a way of turning life’s chaos into something strangely magical.

She was a poet, a performer, and a character who once took the stage on Hey Hey It's Saturday… dressed as a garbage can.

This episode is about remembering her not just for the hard moments…
but for the laughter she gave us.

Happy 39th, Mum... again! 💛

• Personal Story
• True Stories
• Dark Humor
• Family
• Australian Stories
• Storytelling