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Herb scissors…. just the cut!!
The Little Cellar Rat is not a lover of gadgets – kitchen or otherwise – but does a little Happy Dance when she comes across one that is fit for purpose and makes a job quick and easy. She likes to share her finds with other Foodies and GOTY (Gadget of the year 2019) has…
Read MoreThe intoxicating perfume of IVORY CURL in flower.
The prolonged dry conditions have showcased which plant varieties will tolerate the lack of regular watering. One species which has shown its resilience is the IVORY CURL (or BUCKINGHAMIA.) Have you been intoxicated by its glorious perfume? We’ve been calling it the CARAMEL TOPPING TREE for decades because that’s what the perfume immediately makes you…
Read More‘Lemoncello on ice’… just the ticket for a thirst quencher
When the Festive Season seems to be all about chocolate, the freshness of citrusy Lemoncello on Ice is a definite thirst quencher. Choose your favourite glass, add chuncks of ice and pour in a dash or two of LEMONCELLO. Sicilian LIMONCELLO is 40%, whereas our LEMONCELLO is 20%. Adding a twist of lemon, lime or…
Read MoreWhy not go for a Winery Experience for your group…. minimum of 15
There’s nothing quite like the ambience of a working winery when it comes to a relaxing, fun and informative ‘day out’ for groups of 15 or more. Tastings of our wines and fortifieds (all preservative-free and made with pride, passion and a respect for tradition), a smattering of wine ‘fun facts’, some food matching suggestions….…
Read MoreInteresting festive facts…. the words Christmas and Noël don’t look alike at all so what’s the connection?
I’ve always wanted to know: why the word for Christmas in French is ‘Noël? The word Noël comes from the French word ‘noël’ meaning ‘the Christmas season’ and is a variation of the Latin word ‘natalis’ which in Western Christian traditions references the birth of Christ. The word Noël first appeared in English sometime in…
Read MoreA shepherd, a nymph and an abandoned lunch…..
I don’t know about you, but I tend to enjoy a ‘side dish’ of trivia and background details with my food and drink. If you too are so inclined, join me for the occasional post on the stories behind the names and origins of various foods. A shepherd, a nymph and an abandoned lunch! For…
Read MorePurple confetti, a table and two chairs…..
This has to be one of the most delightful times of the whole year as clouds of mauve fill the landscape. We are privileged to have several very old Jacarandas forming the canopy in our old garden. The sprinkling of fallen flowers that form a mauve carpet bring sheer joy to both the eye and…
Read MoreA special occasion… a special gift.
Everything is possible, including organising a long distance gift. Scenario: Local lady celebrating a significant birthday, long term friend lives across the Tasman. Hmm….. a special gift, locally crafted. No problem! Organise a bottle of our bubbly, delivered, birthday girl surprised and delighted, friend chuffed. Smiles all round. Do-able!!
Read MoreA Cheese Platter for 2… why not!
Who’d pass up the chance to ‘eat in’ with a Grazing Plate, a good bottle of HILL OF ROMISE WINE and no worries about driving home afterwards. When you are making your booking, make that a CHEESE PLATTER FOR 2 – $40 as well.
Read MoreBeauty is all around us.
Yes, THE DRY is still with us and in spite of it, Nature calls us to look for a different kind of beauty or maybe just look a little harder to discover her gifts.
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