Valle Laguna (Pronounced Var +Lay Laguna) What’s in a name? A great deal apparently. When we first purchased our farm we tried to re-name it. We tossed around many ideas but none really felt right. We tried combining our first names, our surnames, even our initials. We then moved onto other things like local flora or fauna, and indigenous words that had…
Almond Cake with Lemon Syrup
So the weather forecast was not entirely correct. Go figure!! Saturday was ok, so I managed to ride both of my horses, weed around the fruit trees and give them a little fertiliser. (aka horse poo that I’d picked up.) I then tackled a few of the more mundane household task that I had been putting off. Funny how…
Wednesday …with a view to the weekend
Is this just the most perfect time of year? Look at the weather forecast for the weekend. PERFECTION. I’ll be making the most of the beautiful days. The garden is starting to look a bit tired but there is still plenty to do before the winter frost arrive. Weeding and mulching around the citrus trees…
What’s on for the weekend?
I love Wednesday. The working week is half done and the weekend is clearly on the horizon. So what have you planned for the weekend? Autumn in the Hunter Valley is my favourite time of year. The trees have started to change colour, the days are clear and the temperature is still pleasant enough to be outside….
Fashion Friday
This is where we indulge in a little fantasy. We put aside the hum drum daily tasks, and let our mind wander .Today we’re talking about my current “girl crush” Amal Clooney. The women has style!! Sure she has the money to buy anything her heart desires, and designers would no doubt be tossing clothes at her…
Another Job for Winter
There is nothing I love more in winter than sitting in front of the fire and gazing into the flames. The warmth seems to reach into every corner of the room. What I dont love is the extra work that it creates. Aside from the work involved in collecting and stacking the fire wood, there…
Kylie Gemmell 