Posts by Maryterry
HAPPY ST PATRICKS’ DAY…. 17TH MARCH 2019
Terranzo the winemaker is equally proud of his Irish heritage as he is of his Sicilian! That’s one reason, twenty years ago, we named our THREE RIGHT HANDS FORTIFIED RED formerly PORT (the name PORT has been taken from use unless of course it is made in OPORTO -PORTUGAL) taking the idea from the BYRNE FAMILY…
Read MoreRefreshing LEMONCELLO
The Italians have hit onto something with LIMONCELLO, the delicious and refreshing lemon liqueur that leads a double life… as both an aperitivó and a digestivó. Ours here at HILL OF PROMISE – LEMONCELLO – is 20% alcohol compared with the high octane Italian variety at 40%. We’ve just realised the latest batch after having…
Read MoreLEMON DELICIOUS….. so easy, so refreshing!
Recipe as promised: You need- 2 Lemons (zest of 2, juice of 2) 60 g soft unsalted butter 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs (separated) 3 tablespoons GF SR flour 1 and 1/2 cups milk You do- Get your baking pan for the bath of hot water ready, oven 180 C + buttered…
Read MoreWe were celebrating something special!
We both lead busy lives and wanted to have a get-away, something special ….. and it was. A quick phone call to Mary earlier put a few plans in place. All in all a lovely break at a lovely place! Only problem was that it was too short! THANK YOU, Mary and Terry.
Read MoreThe nicest place!
We are coming to the end of our 6 weeks in Australia and discovered this dear little place in our last day! Just sorry that we couldn’t stay longer. We loved it! Baz and Carol UK January 2019
Read MoreThe nicest place!
We have been holidaying in Australia for 6 weeks and this would have to be the nicest place we have stayed. Pity we are running out of days before we fly out. Bak and Carol UK January 2019
Read MoreAt the Cellar door
When you call into the Cellar Door this week, don’t forget to take some fresh rosemary from the Winery Herb patch. It’s such an aromatic, versatile herb. goes remarkably with beef or lamb and just the ticket for that tray of mixed roast veggies. the Little Cellar Rat is chuffed with how her herb patch…
Read MoreA cottage, local wines, a colourful story and more.
This is a delightful place to relax, soak up the colourful local stories and sample family- inspired wines. Definitely can recommend. V and AM DENMARK January 2019
Read MoreBusiness but with a difference
I’ve stayed before while on business in the area and come back because I really like the ambience and touches such as fresh fruit in season. This time it was the mangoes! After a long day focused on facts and figures it is just the place to chill out on the front verandah and take…
Read MoreBUON NATALE!
Terranzo the winemaker and Maria the Little Cellar Rat wish you all BUON NATALE! May you enjoy spending time with loved ones, family and friends. May your table be graced by the stranger and peppered with interesting and lively conversation. We’ve made CAVALLUCCI di SIENA (‘little horses’) delicious spiced and fruited rustic biscuits, a Christmas…
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