Voyager Estate is a beautiful winery in the always impressive Margaret River region. It is easily one of my favourite parts of the world. It is a foodie heaven and is a veritable treasure trove of incredible wineries. If you’re a wine lover and haven’t already, then a day spent driving down Caves Road is […]

For as long as I can remember Rendezvous in Scarborough has always been there. It’s as synonymous to the suburb as the blue house once was. I have two great memories of what I suspect I’ll always refer to as ‘Observation City’ or Ob City actually because I’m an Aussie and if we can abbreviate, […]

I often debate which I love more, burgers or pizza. I think at the end of the day I know that my appreciation for them both is by and large equally placed. Any day of the week if the offer was out there for either I would lock it in. Now the pendulum swung towards […]

Across Australia, throughout June, there is an excellent opportunity to raise much needed funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Australia and to help them in their fight against Dementia. It’s a campaign called ‘Bring it to the Table’. There are more 30,700 people living with dementia in Western Australia and with its growing prevalence, Alzheimer’s Australia […]

It’s now only 11 sleeps til the big #WASignatureDish final to be held at the Perth Cultural Centre on Monday, June 2nd as part of the WA Day Celebrations. Representing the Great Southern after emerging victorious from the regional final is Clare King. Clare won with her hero ingredient of Butterfield Beef with a dish she called ‘Celebration […]

This won’t come as earth shattering news to many but in case you didn’t know, I’m quite the fan of eating out in Perth. I know, I know, not exactly a shocking revelation. And whilst it’s a lovely experience to pick a place and head out for a delicious meal with your special someone, your […]

We are spoilt bunch in the West these days. There are just so many lovely local producers in WA that make amazing food, drink and kitchen inspired homeware products. So I welcomed the news from Westfield Whitfords City that for a few coming Saturdays from 9am til 2pm they would be holding ‘ The Market’. […]

The grand final for the WA Signature Dish competition is fast approaching – roll on Monday, June 2nd! Each of the four regions has a special guest chef to help guide the regional winners to the final cook off. In the Great Southern, the chef is Silas Misah – owner and head chef of Pepper & Salt Restaurant […]

I hadn’t been to Melbourne since 2009. Back then was GG and my first interstate trip together. I’d been to Hobart and Melbourne for the week for work then GG flew over on the Friday to meet me. Good memories. So fast forward a few more years and we were making our highly anticipated return […]

The stars aligned this April and for three days of annual leave you scored a magic ten days in a row off. Thank you Easter and Anzac Day! It was just magic. I booked in my three days back in 2013 when it was first brought to my attention. Annual leave is a precious thing, […]