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Our feather friends -2
IF YOU PROVIDE IT, THEY WILL COME. A bit of a scrub, an empty out and refill with fresh water. Within minutes,they arrive. In for a dip, hop on a rock, shake those tail feathers and off they go. Such a reward for just a little effort.
Read MoreOur feathered friends -1
We so love our trees (even if they do involve pruning, raking leaves…. but of course, that makes fabulous compost and mulch) Apart from the shade, flowers and assorted other beauty, trees and shrubs bring our feathered friends. The Spangled Drongo is such a show off and don’t we love those ‘show-offy’ ways of his.…
Read MoreLocal, seasonal, roasted…. DELISH!!!
The Little Cellar Rat likes to use sweet potato, English potato, eggplant, capsicum and carrot as a basis then depending on availability, $$ etc, add in parsnip, swede and even zucchini. For potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, swede: Scrub and leave the skin on OR peel, (depending on how they look) and cut into large chunks…
Read MoreHOME-MADE SOUP & WINTER…. JUST MADE FOR EACH OTHER
PUMPKIN AND SWEET POTATO SOUP RECIPE AS PROMISED: 500 g of diced pumpkin and sweet potato 200 g diced potato 2 x cloves garlic (minced) 750 ml stock or water (I use just water) 2 large tablespoons of coconut cream 2 tablespoons of desiccated coconut (optional) 2 tsp green curry paste salt to taste. Now…
Read MoreWe came, we stayed, we re-charged
It’s been a challenging year. We needed ‘a bit of country’ to soothe the edges of the heart and our 4 day stay here was just that. It has been a haven to come back to each day after venturing out to enjoy the natural beauty of this part of Queensland. Thank You. Nerida and…
Read MoreSeasonal, local produce…. wow!
The Childers Bundaberg Area with its rich volcanic soil supplies 25% of Australia’s fresh produce and sweet potatoes, capsicum, tomatoes and avocados are just a sample of what you can pick up from roadside stalls and on-farm sheds. This is a glorious time of the year, with the stinging heat of summer banished to the…
Read MoreRich red soil….beautiful produce
Living in a rural area with rich and diverse seasonal produce provides a yardstick to gauge the progress of the year and the seasons. Avocados, those wonderful green packages of flavour, creaminess and goodness and are on offer at roadside stalls in the Childers-Bundaberg area. So too are capsicum and eggplant…. and who can forget…
Read MoreIT’S BACK…. GINGER CRUSH THAT IS.
I promised to let you know and here’s the heads up…. GINGER CRUSH, our devilishly popular ginger liqueur has been made, bottled and is back on the shelves. Still $25 for that tropical, spicy and refreshingly tropical delight. Pour over ice, ice-cream or drizzle over any fruit such as pawpaw, pineapple, pear even. buon appetito!
Read MoreAPRIL SHOWERS…
Weather this week definitely keeps you on your toes but the sound of rain on the roof and the song of a pair of spangled Blackbirds in the garden bring joy to the heart!
Read MoreBUONA PASQUA!
Bring something for lunch on the verandah…. cheese platter or quiche. Enjoy wine by the glass or bottle and finish with our great VITTORIA PLUNGER COFFEE. GIVE MARIA THE LITTLE CELLAR RAT A CALL if you are making a special trip. We don’t like to disappoint! 0408 875 305 4126 3470
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