Hooray for the Hunter Part 2

So yesterday we left the mountains, and today we're off to the valley; the Hunter Valley to be precise! Wine country, here we come! Once again, we're following in Beverley and Joan's footsteps on our [Read More]

Back to the Smoke

It's our last day in the mountains so we make the most of the situation and squeeze in one sneaky last bushwalk. We're up earlier than ever, enjoy another of Jenny's delicious breakfasts and then [Read More]

Chocolate Cranzac Biscuits

    Makes 24 ANZAC biscuits have long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) established in World War I, although this version is a tad fancier than the [Read More]

Mountain Climbers

I'm up and out early getting me my mountain groceries and a stash of supplies for our big bushwalk today. Breakfast is a feast from Jenny's kitchen which sets up nicely for the long walk ahead. [Read More]

More Mountain Magic

Sarah and I are escaping to the country today. I'm retracing the steps that I took with Beverley and Joan last month, and heading for the Blue Mountains! I am sticking to my tried and tested mountain [Read More]

Fish Provencale

Serves 4 This rustic French stew is a real crowd-pleaser, perfect served with a warm, crusty baguette. You can use any firm white fish steaks or cutlets in this recipe. Ingredients 6 green [Read More]

Another Day, Another Visitor

Waking up in the wee hours is turning out to be a daily occurence. The novelty has definitely worn off! I'm not sure whether tonight this is due to the lovely white wine imbibed last night, the [Read More]

Food, Friends and Fitness

My sleep pattern is stuffed. I'm up in the wee hours... again! However, after getting cosy with my computer and a nice cup of tea, I'm back in the Land of Nod, and catch up on some quality zzzs. [Read More]

Jaffa Drizzle Loaf

Serves 8-10 This loaf is awesome orangeness! It will keep up to a week (although I doubt it will last that long,) and it’s also freezer friendly! This is one bowl wonderful but I've added a [Read More]

Pump up the Volume

Despite being tired as a worn out shoe, I'm up in the small hours with a cup of chamomile tea for company. Apart from the obvious and most unwelcome  interruption to my beauty sleep, this little [Read More]