An Anzac Beechworth

I spent Anzac Day in Beechworth this year.

It's a quaint, old little town ...

Full of charming little shops ... Some Frenchy ...

And 'purveyors of fine foods', selling delish local produce ...

My foodie friend and I ate at Wardens again. Let's show you our delicious three-hour Sunday lunch, shall we?

To start ...

Appetisers ... It's like art on a plate ...

... And VERY tasty art, I might add! Here are the mains, including the gnocchi above.

And now, dessert! (The best part!)

YUMMM!!

Then, to walk it off, we went to Nine Mile Music, where I bought a French CD ...

... then into Larder, the fromagerie next door.

Where foodie friend bought this cheese.

They were all out of my favourite pistachio turkish delight :(
Oh well, next time ...

And so ends the day with a cute doggie patiently waiting for his owner outside the painting shop!

Pics by ME!

Trasierra

At Trasierra, in Spain, the air is warm and tinged with sweet gusts of cool country air.
Come laze by the poolside and listen to the far-off, muffled voices of the rest of your family and friends as they ramble around the estate on various pursuits. Little puffs of clouds float lazily through the sky, and a hum of insects buzzing somewhere almost lulls you to sleep.

After indulging in a mid-morning swim, a richly adorned table awaits you for a sweet, light lunch in the cool shade of the trees. Fresh and local food is on the menu, with tall glasses of homemade lemonade.

After lunch, it's time for a lazy ramble around the estate. Walking barefoot, the warm paved stones feel delicious underfoot. Why not take a break here, take a seat, and enjoy an intimate chat with a lifelong friend? Or bring your sketchbook and lose yourself in drawing.

As you wander down into the estate garden, you encounter Christopher, the estate's chef. He is gathering ingredients for a delicious dinner later on, and shows you which vegetables are ripe and ready for picking. You sample some crunchy beans, and listen to him humming traditional tunes.

Keen for an afternoon kip, you escape to this delightful little corner to lose yourself in your favourite novel, before you drift off to dream of honey bees, summer dresses and kites.

For afternoon tea, your friends and family gather for iced tea and a slice this freshly made Lemon Sponge with Lavender Icing. mmMMm...

When the twilight finally arrives, you all begin to head indoors to freshen up, and change your clothes, and discuss your adventures of the day. You are first into this little sweet dining room, all ready with homemade bread and jams, and a small, crackling fire to chase off the sweet chilly air that comes when darkness finally falls.

VISIT http://www.trasierra.co.uk/