Woolworths Schofields unveils a fresh new look
Woolworths Schofields taking your humble weekly grocery shop to the next level, unveiling a smorgasbord of delights in a new-look store with the emphasis on fresh food.
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HDM visits La Boucherie
Given it seems like we may never travel overseas again at the moment, transporting yourself there via great restaurants and delicious food is one way to experience Europe. And if a quick French fix is in order, La Boucherie in Baulkham Hills is an excellent substitute for the real deal. And if you need the perfect excuse, throughout December La Boucherie is offering an excellent Friday lunch deal!
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Lunch specials at Castle Hill RSL
New fresh and wholesome lunch specials to enjoy, this November and December, at Castle Hill RSL. And only $13 for members!
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Things to do in the ‘rural’ Hills
Here in the Hills, we're blessed to have a piece of the country right on our door step. Here are some ideas for day trips in the outer Hills.
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HDM visits Eden Gardens, North Ryde
A nice little outing that includes coffee for mum and a play for the kids!
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Dining in the Hills | Sarino’s
If you're looking forward to heading out soon, Sarino's is the perfect destination - it's local, oh so pretty and certainly offers that something special, worthy of a post lockdown treat!
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Parks and coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
Here are a few suggestions of parks in the Hills and surrounds where you can get a great coffee within walking distance, meaning it's one stop only with the kids.
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Kids dinner ideas – when you can’t be bothered to cook
With everything on your plate at the moment, there may be days where you just don't have dinner in you! Totally fine - it won't be the end of the world! Here are some easy ideas to get dinner on the table.
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HDM visits The Bella Local
We've had our eye on the Instagram feed of this local cafe for some time now! We visited recently and had a delicious brunch at this lovely local cafe. And for the month of September they're doing a free coffee with every eat in meal from the breakfast or lunch menu!
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HDM visits Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley for brunch
We'd driven past the Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley several times before and always thought it looked gorgeous. We visited recently for brunch and can confirm it's as pretty as a picture and they offer numerous casual drop-in dining options that are great for mums!
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Pubs, clubs and restaurants with a playground in or near the Hills
A playground or play area in a pub, club or restaurant means that mum and dad can usually enjoy a meal and drink in relative peace. Here's a list of some local venues with this perk!
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HDM checks out the new menu at Castle Hill RSL
Castle Hill RSL has relaunched their menus, introducing fresh, vibrant and healthy options alongside revamped classics and club favourites. We checked it out recently.
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HDM visits Panetta Mercato in Baulkham Hills
We love a large fresh food and produce store that stocks EVERYTHING your heart (and stomach) desires! That's what Panetta Mercato in Baulkham Hills offers. And you can even enjoy a coffee and slice of Papa's cheesecake in store mid shop! We checked it out recently.
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New Coles now open at North Rocks Shopping Centre
The highly anticipated new Coles store at North Rocks Shopping Centre is here and it's a beauty, not to mention HUGE! NoRo shoppers can finally rejoice and enjoy their shopping experience. Take a peek.
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Winter weekend dinner – white wine chicken casserole with rosemary dumplings
This chicken casserole recipe is delicious! We make it a lot during winter as everyone in the family loves it!
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The Burrow, Cherrybrook
The Burrow is a welcoming family run cafe in Cherrybrook that's serving up some delicious dishes! We visited recently.
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Best cafes in the Hills: 2019 edition
We're really proud of the burgeoning cafe scene in the Hills! Here's our 2019 list of local venues that are consistently good. Enjoy.
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Make: spice rubs
Now that Spring has sprung, the weather is starting to warm up - time to clean that barbeque! Here are a couple of spice rubs to add a little zing to your grill!
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