Named after the Greek Goddess Artemis, the winery represents the elements of Artemis’ character such as creation and the harvest. Today, it is a family run businesses and the 7th generation winemakers have been in the Southern Highlands since 1996 and have an absolutely stunning vineyard not far from Mittagong, and 1.5 hours drive from … Continue reading Artemis Winery – order online today
The recent restrictions imposed by the Government to combat the spread of Covid19 stipulate that that cafes and restaurants can only serve takeaway. These limitations are, with the intent of enforcing social isolations. These restrictions could effectively see the end the businesses. Although we know that this is the best thing for everyone’s healthy, we … Continue reading Covid 19 has changed the face of dining – our favourites now doing a takeaway and delivery service
Last weekend before the social regulations were ramped up, we went to Leppington for some fresh figs, which our friend where_do_i_eat_pete had told us about. Leppington Valley Farm is open selling goods such as figs and eggs to the public. Only 45 min south west of Sydney, it’s a nice and easy drive to get … Continue reading Leppington Valley Farm
Joadja Distillery in the Southern Highlands is located about 90 minutes from Sydney on a historic site that was once a mining village. It is apt that this village was worked on by Scottish migrants to produce oil shale and now is a whisky distillery. Today, the site gives a nod to the Scottish heritage … Continue reading Joadja Distillery
We were lucky to have the opportunity to participate in the first of AAT Kings Bushfire Relief Giveback trips in collaboration with the #EmptyEsky movement. https://www.aatkings.com/bushfire-recovery/ https://www.emptyesky.com.au AAT Kings are running 100% 'Not for profit' trips to Bushfire affected regions and have been designed in collaboration with the local community to encourage people to make … Continue reading Bushfire Relief Giveback Experiences #EmptyEsky movement
Skittle Lane has been one of our favourite coffee shops in the CBD, named after the adjacent laneway where it stands. With the popularity of this coffee in the CBD and supplying some other cafes around Sydney, they’ve branched out and opened a new venue in the Eastern Suburbs, and for this we are very … Continue reading Skittle Lane has arrived at Bondi Beach
In the world of increasing environmental issues and plastics in our oceans, it’s important we begin to take note and do our part to keep this world clean and safe for the oceans, land, animals and ourselves. Plastics have become convenient for that takeaway coffee or lunch, bottles of household products and basically to package … Continue reading Shampoo with a purpose
Treat Bae are a company specialising in plant based hampers and cupcakes with all funds being donated to charity. Their plant based Christmas Hampers for $99 come with your selection of goodies. Ours came with drinking chocolate, popcorn, jelly gummies, potato crisps, whisky dark chocolate and hazelnut spread. A really great range of treats to … Continue reading Plant based Gifts – perfect for Christmas
We headed to the Gin Palooza, held in the Paddington Town Hall. This is a great venue holding many stalls that were spaced out and you could move about easily to visit each distiller. The entrance ticket included unlimited tastes of the gins on offer, within reason. Hosted by the Australian Gin Distillers Association, an … Continue reading Gin Palooza – most certainly a fun day out!
We were invited to our friend Pete’s place (where_do_i_eat_pete) to have a catch up and also celebrate his well deserved 10k following. He has a big backyard which was suitable for a get together and especially an outdoor wood fired pizza party. He used the The Italian Job Catering Co which specialises in a Mobile … Continue reading The Italian Job Catering Co
