Posts by Maryterry
Seasonal, local produce…. wow!
The Childers Bundaberg Area with its rich volcanic soil supplies 25% of Australia’s fresh produce and sweet potatoes, capsicum, tomatoes and avocados are just a sample of what you can pick up from roadside stalls and on-farm sheds. This is a glorious time of the year, with the stinging heat of summer banished to the…
Read MoreRich red soil….beautiful produce
Living in a rural area with rich and diverse seasonal produce provides a yardstick to gauge the progress of the year and the seasons. Avocados, those wonderful green packages of flavour, creaminess and goodness and are on offer at roadside stalls in the Childers-Bundaberg area. So too are capsicum and eggplant…. and who can forget…
Read MoreIT’S BACK…. GINGER CRUSH THAT IS.
I promised to let you know and here’s the heads up…. GINGER CRUSH, our devilishly popular ginger liqueur has been made, bottled and is back on the shelves. Still $25 for that tropical, spicy and refreshingly tropical delight. Pour over ice, ice-cream or drizzle over any fruit such as pawpaw, pineapple, pear even. buon appetito!
Read MoreAPRIL SHOWERS…
Weather this week definitely keeps you on your toes but the sound of rain on the roof and the song of a pair of spangled Blackbirds in the garden bring joy to the heart!
Read MoreBUONA PASQUA!
Bring something for lunch on the verandah…. cheese platter or quiche. Enjoy wine by the glass or bottle and finish with our great VITTORIA PLUNGER COFFEE. GIVE MARIA THE LITTLE CELLAR RAT A CALL if you are making a special trip. We don’t like to disappoint! 0408 875 305 4126 3470
Read MoreNot far to drive but quite an escape
This region is one of contrasts as we discovered staying at Mango Hill Cottages. White sandy beach a comfortable 40 drive away (Woodgate … Shhhh! Locals want to keep it under wraps) Historic township of Childers so neat, tidy and full of well preserved history. Busy regional town of Bundaberg well worth spending a day…
Read MoreANY PLANS YET FOR THE FIRST WEEKEND IN MAY??
May is almost on our doorstep and there’s a delicious edge of crispness to the days. Any plans for the FIRST WEEKEND?? Worry no more’ cause we’ve got the weekend planned out for you. -ARRIVE @ MANGO HILL COTTAGES on FRID 3rd May -WINETASTING @ HILL OF PROMISE CELLAR DOOR -SLEEP IN SATURDAY MORNING 4th…
Read MoreCome to share our story
‘Story’ and the ‘telling of it’ are as old as society itself. Stories are added to with the passing of the years. Stories reflect our challenges, our dreams, our struggles, our journey. Come and hear our story. But that’s only half of it…. we ask to hear yours as well! CELLAR OPEN basically 7 DAYS…
Read MoreThe joy of gardening…
The intention might be to spend just an hour, do a little tidying up, pick up that pile of prunings, rake up that patch of fallen leaves and before you know it you’ve spent a full day in the garden! Gardeners amongst you will know what I’m talking about. That touch of Autumn in the…
Read MoreWhat a difference a downpour makes!
After 3 months of virtually no rain, we were blessed with some decent downpours last week. Yes, the weeds have shot off like sprinters from starting blocks, but the compensation is the beautiful lush green growth everywhere in the garden.
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