Category Archives: High Tea

Springbrook, Gold Coast, Qld. Such an Elusive High Tea.

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Sconquest

Natural Bridge Peek-a-Boo Heading into the Gold Coast Hinterland to the Natural Bridge at the Springbrook National Park. Here’s a map and info.        A Walking Circuit takes you through the forest to the arched cave where the water plunges … Continue reading →

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Townsville-Airlie Beach Tilt Train. A 275 km Scone Free Zone.

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Sconquest

Quiet, comfortable and enjoyable travelling on the Tilt Train and much faster than the Sunlander. The omnipresent sugar cane is never far away and  the mountains follow our journey south.  Somehow, I managed to travel in between meal times. Dining was … Continue reading →

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Sydney, NSW. In the Mood for a High Tea?

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Sconquest

Just happened upon HIGH TEA by chance & I had to buy it as it had so many yummy recipes. Other cookbooks I ‘ve had from the Australian Women’s Weekly have become institutions in our kitchen. Dymocks online has the … Continue reading →

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Medlow Bath, NSW. Hydro Majestic Hotel Closed Until late 2012.

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Sconquest

  Nestled between Katoomba & Blackheath is the Hydro Majestic Hotel, at Medlow Bath which straddles the escarpment above the Megalong Valley. A refurbishment is long over due as it was rather dark and uninviting. Let’s hope there’s great scones, a … Continue reading →

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Leura, NSW. Cafe Madeline ****4 stars. Sweet scones..

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Sconquest

What: Cafe Madeline   Rating Today: ****4 stars Sweet scones.Great jam . Where: 187a Leura Mall, Leura NSW 2780      Phone:  02 4784 3833 When:  7 days a week 9am-5pm Web:   http://www.josophans.com.au Value: Pricey    Cost: Scones,butter & … Continue reading →

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Scone Challenge on Masterchef tonight!!!!!

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Sconquest

Amazing to see scones reigning supreme on Masterchef tonight. Hopefully, the world will take us seriously now & the general standards of scone baking will improve. If you missed it, there were a few tears. It looks like it will … Continue reading →

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Melbourne, Vic. Hopetoun Tea Rooms Revisited. Scrumptious. ****4stars

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Sconquest

What: Hopetoun Tea Rooms                 Rating Today: *** 4 stars for meal & dessert. Where: Block Arcade 282 Collins St, Melbourne  Ph: 03 9650 27777 When: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm.  Sun 9am-5pm. Web:   http://www.hopetountearooms.com.au … Continue reading →

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