You look at a website and have fair idea of what to expect and then when you stay you find there is much more! We think this is a little gem, from the cottages built by Terry and Mary to the timber furniture crafted by Terry, to the warm,cosy touches inside ( I had a feast just looking through the DELICIOUS and ITALIANICIOUS magazines) to that front verandah looking north and east. You DO go away with a skip in you step.
Now we know about this dear little spot, we’ll factor in a break in our journey north.
JL SUNNY COAST July 2018
We’ve just spent a few days break here. The cottage is well equipped with everything you need… and more really. If it’s not there, you only need to ask. the front verandah is very calming and relaxing. this isn’t the first time we’ve stayed and it won’t be the last. Thanks Terry and Mary for creating what you have. See you again.
LS Hervey Bay July 2018
A quick stopover to break a long journey was not long enough to enjoy all that was on offer here. A delicious breakfast eaten on the verandah in the sun was definitely a highlight. Beautiful garden setting and helpful hosts near at hand made this a perfect home away from home.
J. Brisbane June 2018
Two vital ingredients for any meal …. 1. an appetite and 2. appreciative diners! We had both in abundance at WINTERFEAST on Saturday 14th.
Maria the Little Cellar Rat was chuffed with the response to her version of TIRAMISU ( which of course means ‘pick-me-up’)
Matched with local SSS STRAWBERRIES it was a light but delicious finale to our Long Table Lunch.
The frosty Saturday morning morphed into the most glorious winter’s day. Everyone loves a story and everyone has their own story to tell. WINTERFEAST 2018 gave TERRANZO THE WINEMAKER and MARIA THE LITTLE CELLAR RAT the chance to welcome such wonderful guests to our table to celebrate the producers of this region and traditions handed from generation to generation. You graced our table with your presence, cementing our philosophy …..‘when you have been blessed, build a longer table, not a higher wall!”
FRESH HERBS…. THE vital ingredient. Must have them near the kitchen, especially for ‘just-before-you-serve’. My fave – Lemon thyme (sorry BASIL, you too) strip and add to marinated feta, lamb meat balls, lemon chicken. Oh, I could go on! What about watering you ask. My tip – next post. buoa cucina! #cantbeatitalian,
Terranzo the winemaker and Maria the Little Cellar Rat have been talking about it for ages and now it’s happening…. THIS SUNDAY 24 JUNE 11.30 am on.
*WOOD FIRED PIZZAS (Large and Small – GF also)
* a simple Salad
*Hill of Promise Wine by the glass and Bottle
*VITTORIA Plunger Coffee
Bookings not necessary but would help the Little Cellar Rat with preparations.
W: 4126 3470 CD: 4126 1311 m: 0408 875 305
e: mangohillcottagebb@bigpond.com
With such an abundance of lemons now, why not put some juice aside for when they are gone-gone-gonsky! Yes, you can freeze as cubes but I experimented last season with a big batch of limes. Squeezed, strained and put into clean bottles the juice kept for 5 months. I loved the convenience of zipping to the fridge for a slurp of fresh juice to add to Lemon, Honey and Soy chicken or to make a quick salad dressing with Macadamia Oil and a glug of honey. I’ve just squeezed a large bottle of citrusy juice from this recent gift of produce.
buona cucina!
We count ourselves very lucky to have very generous friends who are so happy to share the bounty of their home gardens. The Little Cellar Rat uses lemons and limes all year round and oranges and mandarins when they are in season …. and that’s right now! A big THANK YOU TO our generous friend DD for these flavoursome golden balls and to R and M for the cackleberries from the Girls. I used both in a yummy LEMON DELICiOUS... and it more than lives up to its name!
When it’s crisp and chilly outside, that means hearty warming dishes suited to big bowls, soup spoons and chunky bread. Time to get up close and chatty with your local butcher and ask his advice about anything with a bone in it. The cheeper cuts of meat just beg to be left to their own devices in a slow, low oven and a heavy pot with a lid. Use basic old favourite recipes but don’t forget to add some glugs of red wine, tomatoes, fresh herbs, a little chilli and paprika. Hearty dishes just suited to one of our HILL OF PROMISE REDS…..Jabiru Grenache and Blackbird Shiraz if dry is your choice or Nanna Gelso blend of CS,M and S if sweeter is more your line.
GIVE MARIA THE LITTLE CELLAR RAT a call to place an order, easy peasy, 07 4126 1311 OR 0408 875 305 OR mangohillcottagebb@bigpond.com
The Perfect Stop-Over Point to
Explore South East Queensland
- Located at our winery - Hill Of Promise!
- Situated half-way between Brisbane & Rockhampton
- 40 minutes to Bundaberg
- 50 minutes to Maryborough
- 30 minutes to Woodgate beach
- 60 minutes to Hervey Bay & Departure points for Fraser Island & Lady Elliott Island
- 2.25 hours to 1770 - The departure point for Lady Musgrave Island
