Alexandrina Cheese Company Cheese lovers unite- I’ve come across a incredible cheesery with a perfect view just out of the Victor Harbor township on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Image credit- Alexandrina Cheese Co facebook The Alexandrina Cheese Company is becoming a household name and is making its way into the cheese cabinets in some of the… Read more »

Cheese please! Blessed Cheese in McLaren Vale Cheese. It’s one of my most favourite things in the whole entire world. No joke. So when I finally had the chance to check out this winner in McLaren Vale I was oh so excited. This winner is also commonly known as Blessed Cheese Blessed Cheese has been… Read more »

christmas morning. lazy sunday mornings. visits to my late grandma orange. every one of these things has always, without a doubt, consisted of waffles. they are crispy. they are incredibly easy, and even better, they have only got a small amount of sugar (that is if you don’t cover them in maple syrup). this recipe… Read more »

upcycled. cosy. eclectic. oh and did I mention insanely good coffee? just a few things that are a stand out at Yankalilla’s most sweetest little cafe, 21 Junk Street. located on the main street, between op shops overfilling with mason jars and mismatched crockery, this gem of a cafe fits in perfectly to its surrounds…. Read more »

I’m passionate about what’s in my backyard. (not literally, my backyard’s full of weeds and swooping birds). but I am passionate about the Fleurieu Peninsula.   as most of you would’ve picked up, the largest portion of this blog has a strong focus on the Fleurieu- because let’s face it, this area is truly beautiful… Read more »

Mini Strawberry and Apple Muffins It’s strawberry season, and I am very excited. Strawberries are one of my most favourite fruits, and no it’s not just because they are perfect dipped in chocolate or in a big jug of PIMMS. I had some left over strawberries the other day that were a tad too ugly… Read more »

i’m a sucker for a sangria. it’s the perfect drink- refreshing, not to alcoholic (lets face it I can get tipsy rather quickly) and perfect when the warmer weather kicks in. however I am also rather partial to my best mate cider. we are really so lucky here in South Australia- we have so many… Read more »

There has been a cellar door on the list that I have been waiting to visit for a long time now, and today was finally the day. Today we visited Fox Creek Wines. The Fox Creek Wines cellar door is tucked away down a long dirt road off of Malpas Road in Mclaren Vale, hidden between… Read more »

it was one of the final weeks of our holiday. we were growing tired and weary, ready to rest and have the sun kiss our skin as the winter had hit early on our last leg of Spain. we set off from Florence, backpacks on (and rather heavy), and after a few stop offs we… Read more »

Chicken, Pesto and Mushroom Pasta Pasta. It’s my ultimate comfort food. Recently on a trip to Italy I indulged, well got very comfortable, with a little to much of it. I fell in love again with fresh pasta, and ever since I got home I have been craving it like crazy. Lucky my favourite (+… Read more »

After a wine that all the cool kids drink? One with a damn cool label, flavours that fill your mouth giving you that “agh can’t we just drink this straight out the bottle” feeling and hand made right here in South Australia, in small batches by a guy who is just-plain-lovely. Then you need to… Read more »

Heading to the Clare Valley for the weekend or even just for a day trip? Need to know a place that sells incredible craft beers on tap made in the valley and small batch wines all in a cosy setting. Well I have the place for you. Hop & Vine.    Hop & Vine is… Read more »