Well, where do we start? Let’s not talk about the dreaded C word. After a few false starts, restrictions have lifted, and we are finally welcoming guest back to Valle Laguna. I can’t tell you how wonderful it was to receive messaged and bookings from so many past guests. It was a strange feeling to…
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Spring 🌼 has Sprung
Let’s not talk about the COVID situation here in Australia, or the effect that it’s having on our tourism industry……and countless other industries. Let’s just look at the simple beauty of Mother Nature in Spring. Spring here at Valle Laguna is: Big Beautiful Blue Skys Frosty Mornings Warm Days Flowers and trees in bloom The…
Autunm at Valle Laguna
As I sit here typing away in the office, its raining outside! Beautiful heavy rain, complete with rolling thunder. I love the cooler months here on the farm, in fact I prefer the cooler weather full stop. I love the food, the clothes, the smell of the wood fire, frost on the ground and, the…
Hello February!!
Well that’s January 2021 done and dusted! Phew. This is a little recap of life at Valle Laguna over January and some of our plans for 2021. How did everyone go with their New Year resolutions? Are you still on track or did you lose momentum at the 14-21 day mark. Apparently that’s usually the…
Making Tomato Sauce with Home Grown Tomatoes
Today I spent some time in the kitchen making a beautiful tomato sauce. The recipe was given to me years ago by an Italian friend and I have used it many times. Before I start I feel that I need to clarify one small thing…..this is not “Passata“. I made the mistake of calling it…
Lemon Rush
Not sure about everyone else, but I’m ready for the warmer weather to start. I’ve just about cooked everything in my winter repertoire and my taste buds are ready for a change! Is it just me or do we all seem to stick with the tried an tested recipes? I think it’s a time/effort scenario. In winter if…
Kylie Gemmell 