Beauty talk isn’t usually a strong point of mine (let’s face it; I’m all about the food). But when you meet a beauty therapist who treats you like a best friend and the ultimate queen you just have to spread the word. This queen’s name is Ellie Harlow from House of Harlow Beauty Therapy. Ellie’s… Read more »
Spontaneous days off with best friends call for two things. Wine and good food. And the perfect location to visit with said friend? Hastwell and Lightfoot Wines, of course! On the corner of Foggo Road in Mclaren Vale, Hastwell and Lightfoots cellar door is vibrant, comfortable and delicious. Pops of yellow greet you at the… Read more »
Rustic yet modern. A degustation like no other. A damn impressive wine list. That’s just a start of what you’ll experience at Leonards Mill. Located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Leonards Mill is nestled on a bend in the coastal town of Second Valley. Located about 90kms out of Adelaide, it’s well and truly worth the… Read more »
They say you can’t buy happiness, but you can buy coffee, and that’s pretty much the same thing. That’s why the De Groot Coffee Co makes me one happy lady. A visit here has been long overdue. I have had these guys beans before in many a latte from cafes in Adelaide and beyond, so… Read more »
Heart-warming meals, home grown regional produce and a strong Fleurieu feel. Sounds like you’ve got yourself a table at The Salopian Inn. Hidden on a corner just out of the town of McLaren Vale, The Salopian Inn is a 1850’s building turned restaurant, serving beautiful lunches and equally as impressive dinners and desserts. The… Read more »
On the Fleurieu and looking for the perfect cafe? Somewhere licensed, dishing out locally sourced produce and keeping your health in mind (without lacking flavour). Then you need to waddle on in to Motherduck. Located on the main drag in Goolwa, Motherduck is a quaint little cafe serving breakfast and lunch 6 days a week,… Read more »
French cuisine. Its one that I fell in love with rather quickly on a trip to Paris last year, and it was once again re kindled after a visit to one of Willunga’s newest editions- Le Mistral. Taking the place of the Fleurieu’s incredibly popular and reputable FINO, Le Mistral had some pretty big boots… Read more »
Find yourself in the CBD in Adelaide but dreaming of the vineyards in the Fleurieu Peninsula? Then you need to get yourself to McLaren Vale Winemakers newest residence on Gilbert Street, Five O’clock Somewhere. A venture by Mclaren Vale Winemakers head honcho Steve Grimley, Five Oclock Somewhere is a cellar door come bottle shop,… Read more »
Gluten Free Pancakes with Native Muntrie Apple Berries and Syrup Pancakes. They remind me of my late grandma and long breakfasts on Sundays. However as I have gotten older these delicious breakfast treats have gone by the way side- and I’m desperate to change that. Last week I met up with the lovely Trish White… Read more »
It’s that time again. PPH- perfect platter hunting time. It’s been a while between posts, but I have recently found some incredible eateries that do some equally impressive platters. This time around we rekindle my love for the Fleurieu, spend a little bit of time in the East End of Adelaide and get cozy at… Read more »
Easter. It’s almost upon us. And if you are anything like me you have made zero egg purchases, and always leave the shopping to the very last minute. I always seem to go straight to the Easter isle in Woolies and have to fight to the death for the last crate of Cadbury eggs- but… Read more »
12 of my favourite Fleurieu Coffee Haunts Coffee is a staple in my diet these days so when I come across a decent cup of liquid gold I savour every minute (not before taking a photo of it though, sorry not sorry). As I am forever finding myself on the Fleurieu Peninsula I’ve thrown together… Read more »
