Ann Creber's Zesty Chicken Kebabs
People, places, stories – we bring the Dandenong Ranges to life for you with blogs that capture the heart of this remarkable destination. Find Your Self in a heritage garden, inspired by a recipe featuring local produce or learning the secret locations that offer the best views, or the foodie experience that you will never forget.
Get the inside word on where to get the best coffee, find fabulous day itineraries, immersive cultural experiences, and perfect getaway accommodation. Live like a local and wander through nature at your pace jump on a cycling track or maybe for you it's a drive through the majestic forest trees. It’s all here.
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ANN CREBER'S MOTHER-IN-LAW CHRISTMAS CAKE
Most years Christmas seems to creep up on us... this year it has rushed in like a tsunami! Or is that just my imagination?
Ann Creber's Provencale Stir-Fried Vegetables
Looking for a lighter or fresher flavoured dish? Check out Ann Creber's 'Provencale Stir-Fried Vegetables' - A sure family favourite!
ANN CREBER'S GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO
Springtime in the Dandenong Ranges is a beautiful - and delicious - time of year.
Mary Mason's insider view on the Secret Gardens of the Dandenong Ranges
I imagine how Melburnians in the 1930s felt when they escape the bustle of the city.
SASSAFRAS - A DANDENONG RANGES TREAT
Make sure you have plenty of time to explore and wander this not so sleepy mountain town. If you are a tea lover, child at heart or pastry lover then
An All-Time Sweet Favourite
Called Schwarzwderkirschtorte in German, the cake got its name from the traditional costume worn by women in the Black Forest.
Easy & Awesome Kartoffelpuffer - The Cuckoo Restaurant of the Dandenong Ranges
A crazy name I know but these are some of the easiest delights you can make. So satisfying and so simple, the whole family will love these.
Wicked Walkabout's Emerald to Sassafras Walking Track
Follow in the footsteps of early excursionists who left the city in their thousands seeking respite in the Dandenong Ranges.