Cafe Enzo, Hunter Valley

During our recent visit to the Hunter Valley, Lex and I found ourselves on a mission to find the best food in Wine Country. We had some fairly good meals but nothing to brag abut. All that changed when we took a visit to Enzo's- a cosy dining spot with a courtyard, offering Italian dishes …

Pasta and wine – the perfect pair

You might have read that Lex and I recently celebrated our 4th anniversary together in the Hunter Valley. The HV is not only amazing because of the beautiful scenery, but also become it is home to some of Australia's best winemakers and connoisseurs. As we get older, Lex and I have been learning more about food …

Pizzeria Aurora, Sorrento Italy

Pizzeria Aurora is situated in Piazza Tasso, the main square of Sorrento.

Vacanze Romane, Italy

If you've been reading the blog you'll know that I recently took on the (mammoth) task of taking 22 students to Italy during the school holidays. It was a long flight - 14 hours from Sydney to Dubai and then another 6 hours from Dubai to Sydney - and we were running on adrenaline during …

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