My favourite foodie finds and restaurant reviews – what and where I love dining out…
The Boat Shed – Relaxing Cotton Tree lunch
Every now and then a long lunch is in order - like I need an excuse – and one of the best destinations on the Sunshine Coast for a long lunch would have to be [...]
A magical sunrise hot air balloon ride… Queenstown at its scenic best!
If you have ever thought about doing a sunrise hot air balloon ride, there is only one thing to say… do it! Oh, and do it in Queenstown. It is guaranteed to be one of [...]
Roadtrip to visit Johnno’s piggies…
Days like today always bring joy to my heart!! I was fortunate enough to be invited along on a road trip to visit Johnno’s farm out near Imbil and his free range pigs. Okay, so [...]
Deer creatures… a history lesson in deer farming
I love visiting farmers and foodies. There is always something new to learn, or some innovative farming practice to be discovered, and then of course there are the animals. I grew up on a farm, [...]
Maleny Dairies… connecting with my inner farm girl
It is no secret that I have a penchant for baby animals. I mean they are cute and cuddly and sweet and well, what’s not to like? It’s not that I needed and excuse really, [...]
Fortune 8… fabulous flavour and ethically produced beef
I recently had the joy of visiting Fortune Red Label Beef at Yandina. I am a big fan of grass fed beef as opposed to grain fed beef. I think it is a far superior [...]
All I want for Christmas is a… donkey?
I recently had the opportunity to visit a number of producers while working on a project. It is always so much fun when visiting these producers. It always reminds me of my childhood growing up [...]
Wild Horse Mountain… a scenic Glass House Mountain vantage point
In my goal to climb all of the Glass House Mountains this year, Wild Horse Mountain was the next to be conquered… well, ok, it can hardly be called ‘conquering’, and if you want to [...]
The Fig Tree… a wonderful Eumundi lunch stop
I love markets days in Eumundi, but I have discovered that I also like non-markets days, especially when it comes to lunching. The Fig Tree is right amongst it all so I can imagine market [...]
Vodka, curing and a sensational whole Hiramasa Kingfish…
The curing process has always been something that has intrigued me. Once upon a time it was a method of preserving food in the absence of refrigeration, and while it still very much a preservation [...]
Coffee Bean and Vodka Cured Hiramasa Kingfish
Wow, what a surprise this Coffee Bean and Vodka Cured Hiramasa Kingfish turned out to be. I think this is my favourite recipe ever (until next time). It is incredible, even if I do say [...]
Beetroot, Horseradish and Vodka Cured Hiramasa Kingfish
I was in possession of a beautiful whole Hiramasa Kingfish, I felt compelled to do something special and while there is nothing quite like sashimi, I decided the next best thing would be curing. I [...]
Revisiting a Noosa Favourite… Thomas Corner Eatery
I found myself running a few errands in Noosa the other day… around lunchtime. A girl has got to eat, but choosing a venue is no easy feat, are there are so many wonderful establishments [...]
Mt Ngungun… the greatest sunset viewing vantage point on the Sunshine Coast
O.K. I have officially found my favourite… Glass House Mountain that is. Well, actually, not quite true. Mt Beerwah is actually my favourite, but we are not allowed to climb that one at the moment [...]
Lavash… quick and easy crackers
I thought I would try my hand at some lavash… I needed some snacks, forgot to buy some, so had to think quick. Lavash are surprisingly quick and easy. I cut them quite roughly as [...]
Traditional Jam Donuts… the best recipe ever!
It was March 2013, we were in Melbourne, visiting for the Formula 1 Grand Prix, and we passed a little kiosk that made traditional fresh hot sugared jam donuts. You know the sort, the ones [...]
Mt Tibberoowuccum… a Glass House Mountain less travelled
I decided at the beginning of the year that this year I was going to climb all of the Glass House Mountains and today we climbed the third (though it is officially my fifth – [...]
Beautiful, beautiful Moreton Island… 4WD escape to tranquility
Beautiful... yes, definitely beautiful. I was in two minds about writing about my recent visit to Moreton Island. It was so incredibly BEAUTIFUL, I wanted to scream it from the rooftops, but one of the [...]
Mt Tibrogargan – a summit view of the Glass House Mountains
I was feeling rather ambitious this Australia Day… thinking a family walk would be a nice Australian way to see the day in and I had always wanted to ‘walk’ to the top of Mt [...]
Succulents in apothecary jars… wedding favours or just for you…
I love succulents. Our garden is rife with them. They are almost unkillable and are prolific reproducers… especially when you are trying to kill them or being passively indifferent. I decided to make this prolific [...]
Underwater wonderland… Similan Islands Snorkelling, Thailand
I had never been snorkelling before, I am not quite sure why… I have some recollection of an attempt in younger years, but my memory is more of an extremely unpleasant rush of water up [...]
Romantic interludes… Lady Sarojin Sunset Cruise and Shipwreck Dinner – Khao Lak, Thailand
In the order of romance, certain sacrifices need to be made. I am usually all in, so the sacrifices are generally made by my wonderful cherry babe, who was bravely going along with this whole [...]
Honeymoon Heaven… The Sarojin Resort – Khao Lak, Thailand
It is not easy deciding on a honeymoon destination… just sayin’… It is such an incredibly special moment in any newly married couple’s life, there is a certain sense of expectation and obligation, of how [...]
Fergburgers… best burgers in Queenstown, and everywhere else…
For me Queenstown was a lot of firsts… First ski trip, first zipline, first hot air balloon ride, first helicopter flight, first white water raft, first (and only) proposal, and… first Fergburger. Well, considering that [...]