by Heather | Jun 29, 2014 | General
Winter’s arrival here in the Yarra Valley has been anything but subtle. Last week the solstice brought with it rain, chilling wind and even snow in the mountains. Snow. In Australia. After all these years I still have trouble fathoming that concept. Despite the...
by Heather | Apr 23, 2014 | General
Growing up in Alabama, I spent a lot of time on lakes and rivers fishing with my family. Sometimes it was grueling, especially in the heat of summer or at the 5 a.m. wake up call to get the fish before it got too hot. And let’s not even talk about the worms and...
by Heather | Apr 23, 2014 | General
While the northern hemisphere is enjoying the burst of Spring, here in Australia we’re heralding the arrival of Autumn. There’s just something about the fall season…a crispness to the air, crunchy colourful leaves and a certain excitement about the comfort slow-cooked...
by Heather | Feb 8, 2014 | General
It’s summer. It’s hot. I’m seeing lots of pics of people at the beach. I think to myself “I hope they’re wearing sunscreen.” Then I automatically smell coconut which I associate with sunscreen. Then I think of Pina Coladas (which I...
by Heather | Feb 5, 2014 | General
Let’s face it, Australia has a massive drinking culture, and why wouldn’t it? It boasts some of the best wine regions in the world, some fine breweries, scorching summers and big barbeques. But for some, this indulgence has taken a turn and become a painful daily...
by Heather | Jan 28, 2014 | General
There are some dishes you have that you never forget—maybe it was a new taste sensation, the company you shared, or the overall experience…and hopefully most of those memories are positive! I’m lucky to have had many in my lifetime and one such dish for me was a...
