Things to do in the Mountains
Lovely ones, Here’s a list of things to do when you are in the Blue Mountains. All of these are open/accessible all year-round. Bush Walking So many walks, so little time. Ranging in exertion levels from “Well, that was easy” to “I am NEVER doing that again!”. Blue Mountains National Park | NSW National […]
Easter
“Forget love … I’d rather fall in chocolate!” – Anonymous Lovely ones, Well, I think the above quote sums up the last few days. WAY TOO much chocolate for all concerned but equally, so delicious. Easter generally brings chocolate in all forms and this year did not disappoint. We had the traditional Easter Egg […]
Kids in the Kitchen
“The way you teach a child to eat well is through example, enthusiasm, and patient exposure to good food. And when that fails, you lie.” – Bee Wilson Lovely ones, I love that quote. For me, it sums up some of the challenges and joys of feeding small folk. Trial, error and patience seems to work…..most […]
Blue Mountains Restaurants
Lovely ones, I’m often asked where is good to eat in the Mountains. And so, here’s a list. The truth is, we don’t eat out that often so when we do, it has to be a good experience and have great food. Springwood Arrana How lucky are the folks of Springwood? Very lucky indeed. A […]
Music
“If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once every week.” – Charles Darwin Lovely ones, I was asked recently if I listen to music when I cook and if I did, what kind. And so here’s […]
Upheaval
“We must accept infinite disappointment but never lose infinite hope”. – Martin Luther King Lovely ones, The last week or so has been distressing and thought provoking due to both domestic (in Australia) and international events. Some of you may want to talk about how you’re feeling and work through it with friends and family. […]
Clubs
“The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers & cities; but to know someone who thinks & feels with us, & who, though distant, is close to us in spirit, this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden.” – Goethe Lovely ones, I’m writing this as I gaze across my […]
The Salty Sea
“Smell the sea and feel the sky, let your soul and spirit fly” – Van Morrison Lovely ones, Well not exactly Blue Mountains related but we have just returned from a week in the South Coast of NSW – specifically, Culburra Beach. I forget how beautiful and un-spoilt that part of the world still is. […]
I love Paris every moment
I love Paris every moment, Every moment of the year. I love Paris, why, oh why do I love Paris? Because my love is near. – Cole Porter Lovely ones, A friend has recently been to Paris. He was in the UK so was able to jump on a train and a few hours […]
Baking Equipment
The sky is the limit when it comes to baking equipment. Fancy fluted tins, cream horn tubes, piping bags with elaborate nozzles………. you name it, someone has made it and you can buy it. But if you are starting out or you don’t do a lot of baking, then you don’t need a lot of […]