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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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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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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Check out Cherrybrook Woolworths’ latest refresh
If you haven't visited Cherrybrook Woolworths lately, next time you pop by you'll notice it’s had a makeover - and these enhancements make the shopping experience for mums a more pleasant one and great in time for Christmas.
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Castle Towers: Fresh food marketplace and food court to open next month
With an additional 4,700sqm of floor space, 45 lifestyle, food, home and service retailers will begin trading before Christmas, with an additional eight stores set to open from early 2020. Plus, there will be direct access to the new Castle Hill metro station & bus interchange via a pedestrian tunnel.
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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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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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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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Coffee Trad3rs Castle Hill
Good coffee and delicious food make this new cafe a welcome addition to the business area of Castle Hill.
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The Bells Road Social | Oatlands
In addition to great food and excellent coffee, The Bells Road Social is located right next door to a brand new playground! Whether you’re with your family, friends or just on your own, this trendy little cafe is a great place to visit. Here's why we love it.
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