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Kersbrook Hill Wines Degustation Dinner at Sammys on the Marina
Kersbrook Hill Wines degustation dinner at Sammys on the Marina lifted our spirits last week. A boutique, family owned winery located in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, Kersbrook Hill Wines partnered with the iconic Sammys on the Marina to provide guests with a superb food and wine experience. This was an occasion to not only showcase some […]
Coffeed Cafe – The Heart of Aberfoyle Village
If you’re looking for some seriously good ‘coffee’ and a great ‘feed’ then head to Coffeed Cafe, the heart of Aberfoyle Village Shopping Centre. This suburban gem of a cafe opened a little over a year ago and has filled a much needed gap in the local area. Coffeed Cafe is all about consistently great […]
The Spirit House Restaurant – Culinary Heaven on the Sunshine Coast
We love to visit Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast to unwind and relax. One place I always get excited about is the Spirit House Restaurant. We discovered this unique, tropical oasis a few years’ ago when we enjoyed an amazing lunch experience there on our wedding anniversary. Entering the Spirit House is like discovering a magical, secret […]
Chef Outta Water Sails into Sammys on the Marina for a Seafood Extravaganza
Chef Outta Water Sails into Sammys on the Marina for a Seafood Extravaganza All Aboard! Sammys on the Marina hosts a seafood extravaganza with Oregon’s Chef Outta Water Chris Holen and wines from The Lane Vineyard. ‘Close your eyes and remember the best meal you’ve ever had.’ The dining room at Sammys on the Marina […]
Sammys on the Marina Degustation with Hentley Farm Wines – The Beauty and The Beast
What better way to spend a cold winter’s evening than enjoying great food and wine? Sammy’s on the Marina recently teamed up with Hentley Farm Barossa Valley Wines to provide guests with a very special degustation experience. Founder Keith Hentschke shared some of his finest wines and the ethos behind them. Sammy’s on the Marina’s upstairs […]
Two Hearts in Love – Destination Wedding on the Beach, Ibiza
Wrapping up 2017 with Wedding Tunes on the Beach – and a Pesky Spanish Mosquito! Celebrating the New Year is a time to reflect and look forward. My highlight for 2017 would have to be travelling to the beautiful island of Ibiza in Spain to attend my cousin’s destination wedding on the beach. Lores and Aurelio […]
Bush Organics, Kangaroo Island – Nature’s Gift for Christmas
Bush Organics, Kangaroo Island – Following the Bees Bush Organics is Lara’s collaboration with nature. Lara produces organic and naturally harvested, raw medicinal Ligurian Bee honey. She uses this in her lovingly handcrafted medicinal and botanical body products, hand spun honey and beeswax candles. I am fascinated as Lara tells me her story of how […]
Interview with Erika Tangari – Creating Magic in the Kitchen
Erika Tangari, Cooking with Life Force and Energy Erika Tangari is like no other chef I’ve met – and I’ve known many chefs during my 30 years of running restaurants. When people ask, ‘can you send me a menu?’ Erika says no she cannot. “How can I know in three months what I will put […]
A Lazy Sunday Afternoon at The Bridgewater Inn
It’s been quite a few years since we visited the Bridgewater Inn – my last memory was of a beautiful place that had seen better days and better meals. I was pleasantly surprised by what we found. After a busy week when all I wanted to do was relax, I wasn’t convinced when my other half […]