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Mad About Art Weekend Workshop

"MAD ABOUT ART" is a painting workshop weekend organised by renowned artist Simon Hemsley. The workshop is to be held in the picturesque surroundings of Wildwood Valley. The event will take place from Friday, June 14th, to Sunday, June 16th, 2024. Simon is the artist in residence. The workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists. Simon covers the fundamentals of expressive drawing, as well as demonstrates more advanced approaches to the subject matter. He will mainly use watercolour; the fundamentals of this workshop can apply to all mediums. The following topics will be covered in the workshop: 1. Fundamentals of ...

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Blueberry and Gin Soup

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Blueberry and Gin Soup Serves 7 450 ml whipping cream 275 ml full cream milk 50 ml castor sugar 1 vanilla bean 2 ½  leaves of gelatine Method Heat milk, cream, sugar and vanilla bean in a heavy based pot until, the sugar has dissolved and ingredients are hot but not boiling. Immerse gelatin leaves in luke warm water one at a time and leave to soften. Once they are soft and pliable squeeze in your hands to release all the water. Add the gelatin leaves to the milk and cream mixture and whisk well. Scrape the vanilla pods out with a teaspoon to release as much of the black ...

Mussaman Curry of Beef  

Mussaman Curry of Beef   Serves 4 Ingredients                                                                                     2 royal blue potatoes, peeled 100 ml vegetable oil      &nbs...

Traditional Asian Master Stock Chicken

Traditional Asian Master Stock ChickenServes 6 Master StockMakes 2 litres (8 cups) 8 cloves garlic, peeled                                           1 stick cassia bar 15 white peppercorns                                                         3-star anise 2 tbsps. vegetable oil                                                             1 cup light soy sauce1⁄2 cup Chinese cooking wine                                     ...

Salami di Cioccolato

Salami di Cioccolato   Serves 8 – 10 people Ingredients 150 gm of granita biscuits                                  150 gm of dark chocolate 100 gm of milk chocolate                                    100 gm caster sugar 2 eggs              &...

Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding

A festive Italian-inspired dessert  I say "Italian-inspired" because there'd be plenty of Italian nonnas who wouldn't approve at all, but this bread and butter pudding is even BETTER with the Panettone. Panettone is a fruit-flecked bread that originated in Milan, enjoyed over Christmas and New Year. You can pick up a panettone in most Australian supermarkets (in the bread section) but the absolute BEST I've ever tasted is from Simon Johnson, the luxury food retailer. It's beautifully presented in a gift box, too. So, buy yourself a panettone and give this luscious pudding a whirl - let us know what you think! A cooking school makes a ...

A Family Friendly Yallingup Holiday

Yallingup might be highly regarded for it’s legendary surf and spectacular coastline, but to those in the know, there’s plenty on offer for the entire family. We’ve explored all options, from 35 metres underground, to 18 metres above ground, no level was off limits. Here are a few of our favourites...

Wildflowers, Walks, Whales & Woylies

Seasons come and go, but it’s hard to miss Spring in the South West when nature puts on it’s annual show. There’s plenty to see and do, so dust off that hat of yours and let’s get exploring!

Summer Holidays in Portugal

We have recently returned from a fabulous two-week holiday exploring everything Portugal has to offer, and are itching to share our fabulous memories! From experiencing the great hospitality and generosity of the Portuguese people, to eating the freshest seafood simply grilled on the open coals - we feel that we have truly been able to embrace Portuguese culture, life, and food.   Seeing the various villages of untouched beauty and tasting specialty dishes from all regions made us feel like we were stepping back in time, and Portugal's stunning coastline has the perfect swell for the kids. Though being born and bred in Yallingup ...

Best Boutique Wineries around Margaret River

Discover the lesser known cellar doors we love Taking a wine tour is one of the top things to do when visiting the Margaret River region. And while there are over 200 wineries and countless executive-level wine estates, there are also many boutique wineries around Margaret River. To help in your search for a nice drop at smaller, more intimate cellar doors, we've put together this list of our favourite and best boutique wineries. Cheers and enjoy.   Arimia Set in the bushland, off the beaten track, is a charming little winery called Arimia. As you drive down a secluded dirt road, you may begin to wonder if you've gotten lost in your ...