The year is 2027 and city house hunters have bought the remaining few estate homes in Victor Harbor. It's a young town again. Some call it a suburb of Adelaide because of the extended Expressway link to Ocean Street, and the young city kids are driving their electric cars here for university studies. The property sales trend may have a tad of credence, but bollocks you say to … [Read more...] about Creating new school ties
Caramelised Pear Salad
Ingredients 2 Beurre Bosc pears* 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 250g rocket** 50g shaved parmesan salt & ground black pepper to season ½ cup Soy Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe below) Method Wash and dry pears. Slice unpeeled pears into quarters lengthways and remove the core. Cut into thin slices, lengthways. Place the slices in a bowl, add … [Read more...] about Caramelised Pear Salad
Enjoy our summer of big events!
Victor Harbor Rotary Art Show, Warland Reserve, January 13-21 For 38 years the Victor Harbor Rotary Club has presented an art show on Warland Reserve, and each time it has grown with exciting new entries to expand its reputation as one of Australia's finest and richest outdoor exhibitions. The 38th will be no different with more than 1000 superb entries from more than 500 … [Read more...] about Enjoy our summer of big events!
Why the spotlight is on Oscar
There are times when life is all about numbers, and the 30th anniversary of the first South Australian Wooden Boat Festival is one of them. The 16th festival from April 22-23, 2017 will be held in the 110th year of the paddle steamer Oscar W – the pride of South Australia's wooden boat fleet – being commissioned by Frans Oscar “Charlie” Wallin. This grand vessel, symbolic of … [Read more...] about Why the spotlight is on Oscar
It’s closer than you think
There has always been this perception that Langhorne Creek is an out of the way place. No so, we discover. Marina Goldsworthy struggles to comprehend the fact that she can get a fritz, cheese and pickles sandwich in the quaint little deli in Langhorne Creek. “What place still sells a fritz, cheese and pickles sandwich?” she asks. “Isn't it great? “Langhorne Creek is just … [Read more...] about It’s closer than you think