10 ways to spend the day on the Fleurieu Peninsula with only $30

10 ways to spend the day on the Fleurieu Peninsula with only $30 The Fleurieu is one of my favourite places to visit (I know I am biased is it’s my home, but there’s just so much to love about this little slice of paradise!) One of the best things about this region is that… Read more »

7 nights on the Sunshine Coast

7 nights in the Sunshine Coast The Sunny Coast. Pretty sunny. Pretty damn beautiful. This was our second time visiting the Sunshine Coast, but the first time as a family- so we did things a little different (eg have coffees at playgrounds and eat dinner at restaurants at 5pm haha). You can read about our… Read more »

Babymoon 2.0- The Twin Edition

Babymoon 2.0- The Twin Edition It’s that time again- madly googling places to stay for an upcoming baby moon (aka just a great excuse to take a staycation). We are so grateful and very excited that our 17th and 18th round of IVF worked, and still can’t believe that we are expecting twins at the… Read more »

Carob, Sultana and Oat Biscuits

Carob, Sultana and Oat Biscuits These biscuits are super easy to make, can be modified if needed and kid friendly. I make 2 batches at a time as they don’t last long in our house. On this occasion I also used chopped up Easter eggs in lieu of Carob as we had lots of Easter… Read more »

4 nights in Kangaroo Island- a family friendly stay

Our 4 night getaway to Kangaroo Island, South Australia Kangaroo Island. It’s been on my radar for years now, but we’ve been putting it off. I visited when I was little, but to be honest, I don’t remember any of it! So it was really lovely for us all to explore somewhere completely new. In… Read more »

10 Beachside Airbnbs perfect for a South Australian Staycation

10 Beachside Airbnbs perfect for a South Australian staycation The warmer weather is approaching which can only mean one thing- beach weather! Since COVID has made it tricky to travel just about anywhere, I’ve compiled a list of beach houses to visit, all just a stone throw away from the sea. Whether you’re wanting to… Read more »

Kid friendly places, spaces and foodie spots on the Fleurieu Peninsula

Kid friendly places, spaces & foodie spots on the Fleurieu Peninsula   Since having a baby, I have realised how important it is to find somewhere to eat/stay/play that is child friendly. Like VERY important. Do they have high chairs handy? Change tables? Will parking my pram be a massive inconvenience and will staff squirm at… Read more »

The Ultimate Family Fun Day Out at Urimbirra Wildlife Park

The Ultimate Family Day out at Urimbirra Wildlife Park If you find yourself South of Adelaide, or are just looking for the perfect day trip with the kids, look no further than Urimbirra Wildlife Park. The park has been around for years, and last week the hubby and I finally got around to taking our… Read more »

How to spend 2 delicious and relaxing nights in the Adelaide Hills

Spending 2 delicious and relaxing nights in the Adelaide Hills Have you got a weekend to yourself up your sleeve, or maybe a couple of days off mid week? Well I’ve got the perfect itinerary for you. Jump in the car and head for the hills- there’s so much more to the Adelaide Hills then just wine… Read more »

BBQ on a boat. Experience Adelaide like you’ve never done before on BBQ Buoys.

BBQ on a boat. Experience Adelaide like you’ve never done before on BBQ Buoys. Looking for an outing/date night/just something different to do in Adelaide with your favourite people? Want to see the city from a different perspective? Love to throw a snag on the barbie (or veggie skewers for the non-meat lovers). Just want… Read more »

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  • 15 of our favourite SA Craft Beers

    It may not be the warmest at the moment in little old Adelaide, but that doesn’t stop us from sinking a few bevvies to keep us toasty (because any weather is beer weather, right?). We have so many awesome breweries popping up in South Australia, pouring everything from Red Ales to Chocolatey Stouts. If you’re… Read more »

  • Ekhidna Wines

    After lunch with a view of the vineyards, dining at its finest and wines that will find you polishing off a bottle oh-so-easily? Get out the GPS and pop in Ekhidna Wines.   We’ve been to this cellar door and restaurant many a time when it was in its old home on Foggo Road- and boy… Read more »

  • Getting Lost In: Amsterdam

    Amsterdam   Home to beautiful canals, flowers galore and the most delicious little waffles that will ever grace your lips. A few years ago now, my fiance and I spent three nights in Amsterdam (no where near enough time in my opinion) and we had an absolute blast. We based ourselves in an Airbnb, about… Read more »

  • 15 Sensational Reds for Winter

    Warm your cockles with 15 of these delicious reds Winter is here which means so is the cooler weather. As much as I love the summer vibes I also love getting rugged up in knitted jumpers, sitting around a fire and dabbling in a sneaky glass of vino. Below are 15 red wines we have… Read more »

  • Saffron Milk Cap Mushroom + Bacon Rissoto

    A recent bout of foraging in Kuitpo Forest has found me with a surplus of Saffron Milk Cap Mushrooms (also known as Pine Mushrooms). These babies are bright orange, look deadly and taste DELICIOUS. I forage my own pine mushrooms, but I strongly recommend buying them from a shop/market if you don’t know what you’re… Read more »

  • 20 things to see & do on the Fleurieu Peninsula

    The Fleurieu Peninsula It’s one of my favourite regions in South Australia. I may be a tad biased because its where I call home, but to be honest, I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. The Fleurieu boasts stunning coastlines, incredible food producers, plenty of activities for families and wine-wine-wine! Below is 20 of my… Read more »

  • PPH- Perfect Platter Hunting 4, the Autumn Edtion

    PPH- Perfect Platter Hunting 4, the Autumn edition It’s been a long time between platter posts- let’s face it, I’ve been too busy eating cheese and not spending enough time writing about it. Now that the vineyards are changing colour and the weather begins to get cooler, its the perfect time to hunt out some… Read more »

  • Getting lost in + road tripping to: Byron Bay, NSW

    8 nights, one van and meat pies (sometimes) for breakfast. This is our foodie roadtrip. March 2017. The other half and I picked up our Jucy Condo camper from Brompton. It was big, and my god, it was green. But it was love at first sight and we named her Jenny. On the first day… Read more »

  • He put a ring on it! A very food-filled-engagement at Leconfield Wines

    It was in September 2016 at my most favourite beach in Robe. The other half and I were picnicking with a bottle of my favourite rose and plenty of cheese when he decided to put a ring on it. There were all of the tears (followed by stuffing brie into my face). Fast forward 8… Read more »

  • Wildfire Organic Tea’s Brew Shed & Apothecary

    Tea lovers unite, there’s now a brew shed and apothecary that’s decked out to cater for all your tea needs. Wildfire Organic Tea is a beautiful tea company, run by a one woman show. That one woman is Jane Burke- tea lover, aroma and natural therapist (and soon to be Western Medical Herbalist), and all… Read more »

  • Cellar door exploring in the Adelaide Hills

    The Adelaide Hills is one of my favourite wine regions here in South Australia. It offers absolutely everything from quaint cafes, cellar doors with breathtaking views and an award winning cheesery. Last Sunday some friends and I grabbed the knitted jumpers and headed for the hills, hitting some wineries and eating some delicious local produce…. Read more »

  • 10 of my favourite spots on the Epicurean Way, South Australia

    10 of my favourite spots on the Epicurean Way, South Australia If you’re looking for the best way to eat and drink your way through some of the best wine regions of South Australia, then you need to grab a road trip map for the Epicurean Way. The Epicurean Way is named Australia’s great food… Read more »