Yesterday I travelled to the Headlands Hotel in Austinmere. It was the last day of a five day adventure with my step-son Guy and his Italian Girlfriend, Stella. They arrived on Friday, joined in with the Ride Around The Lake fundraiser on Saturday, travelled to Windang on Sunday, fishing on the MV Sigma in Kiama…
No visit to Kiama would be complete without a visit to My Chocolate Shoppe in 106 Terralong St, Kiama. They sell a wide range of handmade chocolates in all shapes, sizes and flavours. Needing a caffeine hit after a 4am start I decided upon a chilli mocha (cappuccino, Belgian chocolate and chilli powder). Yumm! Also…
On Saturday May 8th I volunteered at the Ride Around The Lake charity bike ride event which raised money for My Place, MS, Fatherhood Foundation and their Dads For Kids initiative. “my|place” provides medium to long term accommodation for young people. We support them practically by helping them to learn home-skills and social skills, and…
Win Junior MasterChef kits with Essential Baby Essential Baby has 10 fabulous Junior MasterChef kits to giveaway. Every budding little chef will love these adorable kits. There is a great range from Cupcakes and Pizza kits to Rice, Egg and Cookie kits. All the ingredients you need for kids to have fun in the kitchen!…
I just received the following email from Caveau, Wollongong’s only hatted restaurant, located in Keira St.This sounds like a wonderful event and I wish that I could afford to go Staete Landt Wine dinner at CaveauTuesday 11th May, 6.30pm for 7pm entree, $100pp including three courses and six wines Join us on Tuesday 11th May…
Aga Deli Located in Keira Street there is a delicatessen located outside the bus stop on Wollongong Mall opposite Coonies Tavern, next door to Supporters World. A short walk from the Greater Union Cinemas is a local foodie treasure that most people just walk past without really ‘seeing’ it. Aga Deli stocks range of European…
Dumplings pictured includes a mix of the meat variety and Cabbage with mushroom variety purchased from Aga Deli, Wollongong at 30 pierogi for $14.50 several months after the event. To cook just boil in salted water and pan fry in butter. Delicious! Below I have some information about the Polish Food Festival event and some…
I love the Gong. I’ll say it loud and strong. It’s easy – there is so much to love about a town with so much to see and do, and eat! I have to admit that it took leaving the Gong, living in Tasmania for two years, to realise how special it really is. I…
Albion Park Outdoor Camp Kitchen Challenge, May 21st-22nd, 2010 When:22 May 2010 10:00 AM Where:Albion Park Showground , Albion Park, NSWTel: 02 4256 0158 Email: apcc@albionparkchamber.org.auWeb: www.albionparkcampkitchenchallenge.com Cost: Adult $10.00 Child $5.00 Concession $5.00 Family $25.00 – 2 Adults and 2 Children (12-16 years) The Albion Park Outdoor Camp Kitchen Challenge comprises of an outdoor…
People are often asking me, ‘What does Illawarra mean?”Illawarra is a region of New South Wales, Australia just anhour’s drive from Sydney. It encompasses the cities ofWollongong (known for being a Steel City and City of Innovation),as well as Shellharbour City and Kiama. It also loosely includesthe area north of of Wollongong City and south…