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They came on board, they joined the story, they were perfect guests!
The frosty Saturday morning morphed into the most glorious winter’s day. Everyone loves a story and everyone has their own story to tell. WINTERFEAST 2018 gave TERRANZO THE WINEMAKER and MARIA THE LITTLE CELLAR RAT the chance to welcome such wonderful guests to our table to celebrate the producers of this region and traditions handed…
Read MoreWhen it comes to herbs, FRESH IS BEST!
FRESH HERBS…. THE vital ingredient. Must have them near the kitchen, especially for ‘just-before-you-serve’. My fave – Lemon thyme (sorry BASIL, you too) strip and add to marinated feta, lamb meat balls, lemon chicken. Oh, I could go on! What about watering you ask. My tip – next post. buoa cucina! #cantbeatitalian,
Read MoreROMANCING ROMEO THE ROMAN OVEN!
Terranzo the winemaker and Maria the Little Cellar Rat have been talking about it for ages and now it’s happening…. THIS SUNDAY 24 JUNE 11.30 am on. *WOOD FIRED PIZZAS (Large and Small – GF also) * a simple Salad *Hill of Promise Wine by the glass and Bottle *VITTORIA Plunger Coffee Bookings not necessary…
Read MoreCitrus Season… save some of these little spheres of deliciousness and flavour for later!
With such an abundance of lemons now, why not put some juice aside for when they are gone-gone-gonsky! Yes, you can freeze as cubes but I experimented last season with a big batch of limes. Squeezed, strained and put into clean bottles the juice kept for 5 months. I loved the convenience of zipping to the…
Read MoreCitrus season…. little golden balls of zesty flavour
We count ourselves very lucky to have very generous friends who are so happy to share the bounty of their home gardens. The Little Cellar Rat uses lemons and limes all year round and oranges and mandarins when they are in season …. and that’s right now! A big THANK YOU TO our generous friend…
Read MoreWINTER is finally here but Brother sun still lingers
Winter has finally arrived and touching all with his long thin fingers but Brother sun hasn’t deserted us. You can still enjoy his company on the sunny cottage veranda, seated in a comfortable steamer chair, catching up on that promised novel or flicking through DELICIOUS and ITALIANICIOUS magazines.
Read MoreA Feast, a food feast, friends and fun!
It’s in our blood….. sharing a long table with friends, feasting on delicious locally sourced dishes accompanied by our artisan wines. That was the FEAST OF THE 3 SAINTS on the first Sunday in May. It’s become a tradition now and you can see why! Want to be part of events such as this??? Contact…
Read MoreIt’s nearly May….. time to celebrate the FEAST OF THE 3 SAINTS
May is almost here and that means THE FEAST OF THE 3 SAINTS …… a time to celebrate TERRANZO THE WINE MAKER’S SICILIAN HERITAGE. Join TERRANZO and MARIA THE LITTLE CELLAR RAT in the winery for our customary LONG TABLE LUNCH. There will be pride and passion a-plenty with 3 courses with an Italian theme,…
Read More2018 STH BURNETT WINE & FOOD IN THE PARK
The prospect of an occasional shower didn’t dampen the spirits of these ‘good wine and food’ devotees @ Saturday’s SOUTH BURNETT WINE & FOOD IN THE PARK. Some snappy dressing, megawatt smiles and the chance to get-together…. all good reasons to say SALUTÈ, PROST, CHEERS with a flute of HILL OF PROMISE 3 MARYS SPARKLING…
Read MoreWine ho, wine ho… it’s off to KINGAROY AND THE SOUTH BURNETT WINE & FOOD IN THE PARK WE GO!!
It’s March and that means the SOUTH BURNETT WINE & FOOD IN THE PARK is on again this coming SATURDAY 10TH MARCH 2018. TERRANZO and THE LITTLE CELLAR RAT are heading down there with our delicious, preservative free and Vegan Friendly wines and fortifieds to join with the SOUTH BURNETT WINE COUSINS to celebrate all…
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