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A rainy getaway in the Blue Mountains

It’s been over 30 years since our last visit to the Fairmont Resort in Leura, Blue Mountains.  Originally designed as a north American style mountain lodge, it first opened in 1988,...

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Salads on the road

Salads. That’s what is on our menus in January. Because summer weather calls for lighter eating, the fridge is full with leftovers begging to be accommodated or if we’re lucky enough...

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exploring and gourmet dining at rick steins at bannisters, Port stephens

Rise and shine at The Anchorage in Port Stephens! Our package includes breakfast and the Anchorage’s is famous for its bottomless sparkling wine breakfast. Pre-COVID19 it would be served buffet style,...

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the road less travelled to port stephens

Needing an escape from Covid19-induced cabin fever? Take a 3h drive to Port Stephens. This is not our first trip to the area, but this time, it is just Mr T...

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coffs harbour coastal and and hinterland road trip.

Come along for a short visit to Coffs Harbour. We were visiting family and the weather was pretty miserable. But that didn't stop us from exploring the beautiful hinterland and eat...

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Rocket, roasted cherry tomatoes, baby bocconcinis and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Italian inspired festive wreath?
Last month we drove nearly 800 kilometers for dinner at @cadeaurestaurant in Brunswick Heads. The menu was delightful, all my favourite European style dishes with local produce. Sadly the husband and wife team are finishing this week, they will be missed terribly.
Watercress veloute. An elegant, nutritious and delicious green soup to start a festive feast or have as a late supper after said feast. The recipe is easy and can be found @mimithor A Kitchen in France
Let’s begin this festive season with cookies. These are pumpkin spiced cookies, an adaptation of pryanikis, Russian gingerbread cookies. Traditionally made with honey and spices, then glazed, I substituted golden syrup and skipped the glazing with dusting of icing sugar instead. Perfect for tea time. Recipe from this month @deliciousaus
November classics: #seafood, #slowcooks , #roasts, #curries, pumpkin and turkey! Inspired by travels near and far, using local produce and whatever sits in the pantry.
Feeling like going meatless and taking inspiration from @ottolenghi book #ottolenghiflavour. The original recipe of Spicy Berbère Ratatouille calls for eggplants, capsicums/peppers, kohlrabi, and berbère spice mix. I substituted brown onions for the kohlrabi and baharat for the berbère mix ( similar flavour less heat ). Served it on steamed rice, with baba ganoush and makdous paste from @valleyfallscatering and a few cherry tomatoes for colour and freshness. The falafel and cucumber yoghurt are optional, I happened to have them on hand and added it for extra bull for the hungry ones…
We’re home and the cooking is easy. I pick the main ingredient and pair it with whatever is on hand that day. It’s a bit like playing mystery box, no one knows what’s for dinner until it’s in front of you! 😂
The last road trip we managed to squeeze in our European visit was from Paris to Liguria, Italy. 9 days, 3 locations, countless coffees and gelatos, heavenly breakfasts and a wonderful mix of traditional and modern Italian dinners. We expected to eat lots of pasta and pizza, what a delightful surprise to find there is so much more to Italian cuisine: foccacia, pesto and anchovies are everywhere in Liguria, served in a hundred different ways. We ate our fair share, as well as hearty meat dishes and delicate vegetable offerings. So many delicious discoveries! I didn’t want to leave, could have kept eating my way through the whole country!
Back from France and needless to say that we ate well ( 99% of the time 😂 ). From the generous hosting of family and friends, to traditional establishments, regional menus, a gastronomic dinner in a 15th century castle, a leisurely lunch by the beach, and of course iconic pastries… it has been such a unique and delicious journey. I wish we covered more, just ran out of time…a good thing for the waistline I guess.

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