Many of my South Australian adventures focus on the Barossa Valley, as we visit the Vintage Festival every two years at Easter. The 2013 Festival was no different however we decided that it was time to start visiting some of the other districts and this year, that included the Clare Valley.  Famous for it’s cool… Read more

I’ll admit that when I was invited* to check out The Helm Bar & Bistro in Surfers Paradise, I had some reservations. As someone who’s spent many a summer weekend at the Gold Coast, Surfers has never been a feature.  I’m a Burleigh Heads or Greenmount girl. Surfers is strictly for the tourists and Schoolies.  Touts convincing… Read more

In my July kitchen….….I have a huge bowl of Barossa Valley walnuts that I bought over Easter from the CWA in Angaston.   They are sitting in a beautifully hand turned wooden bowl I won at the Ziegenmarkt auction whilst we were at the Barossa Vintage Festival.  They’re burning a hole in my pocket.  I… Read more

Winter is well and truly here and whilst the Winter Solstice has passed, there are a few more dark nights ahead of us. I thought I’d share a recipe that’s ticks all the boxes as far as hearty, comforting fare. A bowl of braised lentils with some crusty bread will stick to your ribs and you’ll… Read more

The Northshore Riverside Cafe is a bit of a hidden destination at the moment.  You’d think the words ‘North, Shore & Cafe’ would be enough to provide a clue about its location but you’d really have to be looking. Situated near Portside at Hamilton, it’s a little further along the river bank, towards the Gateway… Read more

Who doesn’t love visiting the supermarket when they’re travelling overseas?  An opportunity to check out the local produce, smile at amusing names that are lost in translation and maybe a chance to buy some mystery items that weren’t what you were expecting.A few weeks ago I was able to go on one of these supermarket excursions without leaving… Read more