See my farmers’ market page to find more markets in and around Perth. A change of pace and scenery is always good for the soul. And food shopping too. I love the winding drive up Kalamunda Road, watching the stalagmite of Perth’s CBD retreat into the distance through the rippling forest. It’s a [...]
The Mustard and Pickled! burger, for pickle lovers only. Look at that big hunk of pickle in the middle. Lately, I’ve been craving burgers like crazy. It probably began with K starting a low carb diet and even though I wasn’t on the diet (even though I should be), I wasn’t going to go all [...]
Segovia’s ancient Roman aqueduct is spectacular. Stretching into the sky, masses of swallows swoop, dive and rise through its arches, as they have done for the last couple of thousand years. Debatably, after the aqueduct, the next sight to see is the alcazar. On the far end of the town, the castle is rumoured [...]
Looking over the wide, blue Indian Ocean (albeit over West Coast Drive), Voyage Kitchen is unpretentious, has adorable in-house baked cakes and genuine, friendly service. Left: Hot chocolate in a bowl. Right: Orange poppy seed cake. Raspberry chocolate pudding – oh my god. It’s a beautiful spot for coffee and cake – [...]
Lavender’s earthy flavour is similar to rosemary but with a whiff of potpourri. Somehow, its heady taste is quite fitting with scones. Studded with tiny lavender buds, Cape Lavender’s scones are fragrant and delicious, especially when slathered with lots of cream and strawberry jam! Freshly baked, they are very much worth the 20 minute [...]
