The football scholar
Ask Shooby, Shooby’ll know. That’s the answer most Barossans will have heard over the years if they’ve ever asked a question relating to footy or local history.
Up to miss ‘Chief’
Eighteen-year-old Alicia Hayes of Greenock swings her tall, slender form into the pilot’s seat of her grandfather’s blue and white single-engine Citabria.
Rising above
After two decades, Carême’s signature light and buttery pastry remains the heavyweight of the Australian food scene, with good reason.
A Pleasure in Words
With a contagious enthusiasm for words, Chris Russack has ever been drawn to creativity, inspiring those around him and establishing lasting legacies throughout his community.
From Farmlands to Fine Wines
The verdant rice and bamboo fields of Taiwan may be the homeland of Philip and Kevin Liu, but the Valley floor is definitely their heartland.
Growing from grassroots
Like the big-sky country at Fords she calls home, the land has been the backdrop to the story of Sarah Noack’s life. In big and small ways, agriculture has always had a tug on Sarah, bringing her back to her roots.
Rebecca Reynolds
The power of public voice. Making the invisible visible. With a long family association, a childhood spent at the pool, a passion for all things aquatic, and a good dose of community activism, the threatened closure of the historic Nuriootpa War Memorial Swimming pool back in 2020, saw Rebecca Reynolds dive head first into the Nuri Pool Working group campaign to save the pool.
Roland Weight
Roland Weight will be well known to many in the Barossa and indeed to many from further afield. He is the instigator to a lot of visual artists in the Barossa. He started the Byron Bay School of Art and trained as a sculptural artist.
Kirsty Kingsley
A woman of so many talents and so many passions. The Barossa Art scene is now benefiting from one of Kirsty’s current passions, being the new ‘Wonderground’ Art gallery and Cellar door.
Spekulaas Palmiers
Palmiers are a deliciously crisp puff pastry cookie. There’s the crunch of the sugar with the crunch of the pastry while the flaky buttery layers melt in your mouth.
Sweet Mustard Pickles
In 1917, a recipe by Anna Heidenreich of Bethany was contributed to the first edition of the Barossa Cookery Book, and it packs a whole lot of classic Barossa flavour in a jar.
Lavender Gin Sour
Seppeltsfield Rd Distillers’ Lavender Gin Sour is bursting with floral aromatics and subtle lavender. Slightly sweet with balanced citrus notes, it’s a refreshing, delicate, smooth and delicious cocktail that accentuates the brightness of Seppeltsfield Road Distillers signature House Gin.
Chicken, Cashew and Coriander Stir-Fry with Brown Rice
Using fresh ingredients for flavour (rather than relying on a pre-made packet sauce) means your stir fry will be lower in salt and sugar, without compromising on taste.
Chicken, Maple and Mustard Sausage Rolls
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy-to-make party snack, these Chicken, Maple and Mustard mini sausage rolls in Spelt Butter Puff Pastry are the perfect bite-size treat for any occasion.
Wholesome Garlic, Chicken and Basil Penne Pasta
Wholemeal pasta and ‘pulse pasta’ (made from legumes) are higher in protein and have more than three times as much fibre as regular pasta! Use pulse pasta or a wholemeal gluten free pasta to make this gluten free. For a dairy free option, simply omit the parmesan
Danielle & Brad’s Wedding
Time spent at Nuriootpa High School was memorable for Danielle Davies and Brad Hoepner for more than just friendships and schoolwork, as it turned out to be the very place they would meet a partner for life.
Abi & Bayley’s wedding
What do you do when you have a winery in the family and you’re getting married? Suffice to say the ceremony location and wedding venue were quickly organised in what proved a heartfelt celebration. The winery was a wonderful choice for Abi Mader, the daughter of Mark and Amanda Mader for her wedding to Bayley Dean, the son of Barry and Tracey Dean of Penrice.
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The tiny world of terrariums
Terrariums are like mini-indoor gardens in a glass container or vase. Terrariums can either be open to the air, or closed with a lid which essentially, over time, creates its own little ecosystem.
Seasonal Allergies: What you haven’t been told
Spring brings blue skies and blossoms, and for many people, the return of blocked sinuses, itchy eyes, and relentless sneezing. But there’s more to seasonal allergies than just pollen.
Shimmering Designs: A Barossa Foilwork Legacy
During the 1930s’ Great Depression, families adopted thrifty practices to survive. Recycling materials became a necessity, along with resourcefulness and ingenuity.
Redefining River Cruising: APT’s Solara sets a new standard in European luxury
For more than two decades, Phil Hoffmann Travel (PHT) and APT Luxury Travel have partnered to deliver the finest European river cruise experiences to South Australian travellers. I was recently privileged to join APT co-owner Rob McGeary aboard the brand-new APT Solara, marking a transformative moment in luxury cruising.
Opening your heart to a new family member
In our family we are pondering when the right time is to get another dog. We said goodbye to our beautiful German Shepherd, Jax in November, and since then have had a dogless house. It’s much quieter than it used to be and there is definitely a lot less hair, but there are other things missing…the wet nose at the door, the head under your hand in the kitchen and the reassuring ball of fur curled comfortably in the bed in the corner.
Spring Styling: A Barossa Edit
Spring in the Barossa is subtle but unmistakable. There’s a shift in the air, softer mornings, longer afternoons and colour slowly returning to the landscape. It’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with pieces that feel just as thoughtful and seasonal.