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Places to eat with fireplaces in the Dandenong Ranges

The crackle of the fire while you enjoy a hearty meal makes life pretty much perfect. Add a glass of red wine, and a sticky pudding for dessert.

We are constantly being told we should eat more legumes and with so many people becoming vegetarian or vegan there is always an interest in this dish.

From April 7-14, the PAVE Festival will bring music, performance and a diverse range of entertainment to the township of Emerald.

I LOVE cauliflower and while is so reasonably priced this is a great time to use it in a variety of recipes. This is a very satisfying soup and, serv

NANA'S CHICKEN & EGG PIE is a hearty autumn classic.

Even through the weather is cooling down a salad can still be deliciosu and have a hearty quality. I love a Nicoise salad and this one is perfect.

As we are approaching apple harvest time I was reminded of this old recipe of my Nanna's. It was popular back when I used to hold Country Cooking cla

Art lives here because artists live here! The Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley and Nillumbik are home to thriving artist hubs and works of art.

This is the time of year when we see an abundance of new season's apples and pears, often at wayside stalls. This is one of my own favourite fruity de