Love fresh produce? Uncompromisingly seasonal fare? The opportunity to meet the face behind who sources and grows your fruit, veg and herbs? Then you need to do yourself a favour and start sourcing your veggies from one of my favourite small businesses, ScoopSA. Scoop SA was founded by the lovely Rachel Mcmillan. Rach is originally… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
There are two things in life that I really love. Buying local and tea. So when I found out that there was a new player in the tea scene in Southern Adelaide I had to know more. before I knew it I was at Maxwell’s Grocery at Aldinga walking out with a box of golden… Read more »
Hither & Yon Local, sustainable, family orientated and loving. Just a few words that spring to mind about one of my favourite McLaren Vale based winemakers and boutique cellar door, Hither & Yon. You can find this gem tucked away on High Street in Willunga- across the road from several beautiful cafes and even a… Read more »
PPH: Perfect Platter Hunting #2 It’s that time again. PPH- Perfect Platter Hunting time. For me winter means rugging up, wood fires, trips to wineries with loved ones and platters of course. So here’s some new wineries and eateries to add to the list for the next time your feeling peckish and wanting to graze… Read more »
Saturdays are best spent in the vale. As are sundays. And any day ending in ‘day’. The first Saturday of may this year was spent exploring new places, eating delicious food and then visiting this cracker of a winery- Angove Family Winemakers. Angove wines is a 5th generation family owned winery based in McLaren Vale…. Read more »
PPH- Perfect Platter Hunting 1.0 Platters. I like love them. And i’m forever looking for new places that serve the heartiest, cheesiest, pickle-iest platters in Adelaide. Platters to me are the perfect kind of lunch. It gives you a taste of everything and generally is packed with local goodies that you can share. Plus they’re generally… Read more »
