By Hills District Mums HQ | Aug 21, 2019 | Eat and Drink
We’d driven past the Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley several times before and always thought it looked gorgeous. We finally visited recently for brunch and can confirm it’s as pretty as a picture! As soon as we arrived at the Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley...
By Samantha Brennan | May 13, 2019 | Eat and Drink
This chicken casserole recipe is good – like, really good. Since testing and photographing it for my website, I’ve made it over and over again, most often on weekends or days when I have more time to cook. It’s a winner with everyone: I love that while the baby sleeps...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Mar 19, 2018 | Eat and Drink, Play & explore
Eating out with kids often seems like a good idea and, let’s face it, it’s sometimes the only way you can get out for a meal, feel like normal people and hold onto a faint glimmer of the carefree eating out pre-kids lifestyle you dearly miss! But the...
By Liz Macri | Nov 14, 2017 | Eat and Drink
These little filo rolls are seriously more-ish, you definitely won’t be able to stop at one! Make them as a simple appetiser for friends, a canape when entertaining over the silly season or bring them along to a family get together. You can make the spinach...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Nov 1, 2017 | Eat and Drink
We love a family friendly pub or club as it means you can still head out and feel like actual grown ups but your children are socially acceptable too! And this is where somewhere like the newly refurbed Blacktown Bowling Club is winning – you’ll feel...
By Liz Macri | Oct 9, 2017 | Eat and Drink
Sweet baking with added vegetables is becoming a popular trend. Pairing the bitter sweet taste of chocolate and the earthy taste of beetroot is an ideal match. Enjoy! Choc-beet cake with chocolate drizzle Serves: 10 Prep time: 20 mins, plus standing Cooking time: 55...
