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Author Archives: Sconquest
Kiama, NSW. Surf and Surge Synergy****4stars
Time to Tango Huge Seas and a freezing, cold gale as we ventured down the winding, mountain road towards Nowra, Berry and Kiama Blowhole. First, there was the small matter of getting lost in Moss Vale, again. Eventually found the … Continue reading
Posted in New South Wales
Tagged app, Berry, Blowhole, Cambewarra, Kangaroo Valley, Kiama, Lighthouse, Moss Vale, Original Berry Bakery, Shoalhaven Heads
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Southern Highlands, NSW. A Grimm Scone Tale.
……………………..A Long and Winding Road…………………… Hooray, we didn’t get lost today! After warming up with a hasty cup of tea at the Illawarra Fly, it was back to Robertson and hopes of scones or lunch in Bowral. I’d spied the … Continue reading
Robertson, NSW. Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk ***3stars
How do you like Heights? Back to Robertson again and heading to the Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk. At least, I know the way now and shouldn’t get lost again today, just stay on the Illawarra Highway for the 35km … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Highlands, Specials
Tagged android, app, Illawarra Fly, iphone, Jamberoo, Moss Vale, Robertson, southern highlands, specials, tower, Tree Top, voucher, walk
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Carrington Falls, NSW. A Tranquil Haven. ****4stars
Whiling Away an early Wattle Day A late lunch of tomato and bacon soup with sourdough at the Robertson Cheese Factory Cafe fortified us for more waterfalls. The cafe was right by the railway line and there were a … Continue reading
Fitzroy Falls, NSW. The Waterfall Waltz ****4stars
Waltzing with the Wind Wandered down to Fitzroy Falls on a beautifully, crisp and clear, but freezing morning. The main lookout is quite close to the falls and today the up draught chilled any intrepid visitors to the bone. After … Continue reading
Sydney, NSW. Just a Little Winter Morning Magic.
A Crystalized Dandelion A decidedly chilly 3°C and foggy this morning, but so crisp and clear. About sunrise, I spied a dandelion with it’s head covered in ice crystals. So delicate and perfect. Of course, I just had to take … Continue reading
Sydney Harbour, NSW. A Fabulous Bridge Walk with Great Scones****4stars
The Many Faces of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. I’m ashamed to admit that I have never walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge before. Starting at Central Station I caught the train to North Sydney which is only five minutes away. … Continue reading
Posted in High Tea, New South Wales, Scones, Sydney, Uncategorized
Tagged Biennale, Cahill Walk, climb, Harbour Bridge, ipad, opera house, Scones, strawberry and cream, sydney, Tea Cosy, tea rooms, Writers Walk
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Pizza & Focaccia Antics with Laucke Flour****4stars
My Best Pizza Ever! Just when you thought it was safe in the kitchen you find out your wrong. A few weeks back I used this mix and made pizza and focaccia and received accolades for my efforts. Now I … Continue reading
Bread Antics with Laucke Flours. Scrumptious****4stars
How about Bread? After my near disaster with the scone mix I still endeavoured to make bread for our winter soup, and looked forward to enjoying a nice warm kitchen full of the aroma of baking bread. This time … Continue reading
Scone Antics with Laucke CWA Scone Mix ****4stars
Just about Foolproof Scones. Hoped to visit Vivid Sydney so stopped on the way to see a fellow sconquestor, armed with a packet of Laucke’s CWA Scone Mix from the supermarket, just in case it was required. Perhaps I could use … Continue reading
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