Just a short bike ride off the Shiraz Trail in McLaren Vale lies this wonderful winery gem. Originating from a group of doctors and their wives, the families have created some fabulous award-winning Shiraz.
Author: The Nutrition Nomad
Jen is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, hiker and self-proclaimed camping cook based in Sydney. Her love of food, wine and the great outdoors has sparked her interest in eating her way across Australia, and share her experiences of cooking affordable, healthy food with local produce and limited resources.
Back to Basics: Wholemeal Bread
Baking bread is not as hard as you think- you just need a bit of patience to mould it into a light fluffy loaf. I have adapted the recipe from Peter Mayle and Gerard Auzet’s book “Confessions of a French Baker” and the great thing is it cost about $1.40 to make.
Tour du Mont Blanc, France/Switzerland/Italy
I never thought that I would be the type to take a guided tour across three countries in seven days, but hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), with Utracks and my friend Caro, was a nature-filled, active way to experience some of the most beautiful mountains and valleys that Europe has to offer- as…
Dill Pickles
I love dill pickles! They have such a beautifully intense flavour and are fabulous in a sandwich, with a cheese platter or just straight from the jar. Dill really tops off this preserve, and the good news is that it’s easy to grow!
Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice on the Kokoda Trail
Hiking the Kokoda Trail is hard. Actually, I take that back- hiking the Kokoda Trail is bloody hard. In June, I returned from hiking this 96 km track with six of my work colleagues, fast-tracked over six days.
Hiking Fuel: The Ball of Energy
Energy Balls are a great way to get a healthy shot of protein, carbohydrate and good fats to sustain you during an active day. I love to take these guys hiking and they’re easy to prepare if you’re short on time, just blend and make into balls.
Wine O’Clock: Tscharke Wines, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Just a short drive (or a nice bicycle ride) from Tanunda (the main township of the Barossa Valley), lies Tscharke wines. Owned by Damien and Eva Tscharke, the wine and vineyard shows uses sustainable practices to produce quality wine, at very affordable prices. Visiting Tscharke’s Place cellar door is a real delight, the building itself…
‘Cheap and Easy’: Cinnamon and Apple Porridge
Oats are a delicious and nutritious food that are great for camping. Light to carry, you only need to add a few things to make it a tasty breakfast to start an active day.
Uluru Base Walk, Northern Territory, Australia
Sure, you may be able to get a 360 degree view of Uluru on Google Maps now, but nothing beats heading to the Red Centre of Australia to see this amazing natural formation up close, and while you’re at it, walk around it’s base.
Hong Kong Trail, Hong Kong
Whoever would have thought that in the middle of one of the world’s most densely populated cities lies an oasis in the hills which contrasts nature with the city scrapers? The Hong Kong Trail is a 50 kilometre walking route which passes through the five country parks on Hong Kong island. A great way to…
Protein Power Bars
When you’re active outdoors, sometimes you need a lightweight snack to curb your hunger and give you energy. These protein power bars are great for that. I like these for the savoury edge that the tahini provides: sometimes energy bars can be too sweet. No bake and easy to make!
Reykjadalur Trail, Iceland
Forget the Blue Lagoon, if you are looking for a lesser known place to submerge yourself in the geothermic waters of Iceland, look no further. Just a 45 minute drive from Reykjavik lies the town of Hveragerði which houses a valley teaming with geothermal activity called Reykjadalur (“Smokey Valley”).This valley is a beautiful hiking area and…
