WELCOME

Editor’s note – Summer 2024/25

Welcome to the summer 2024/25 edition of the Hills Wanderer! If you're anything like me, you'll be looking forward to big bowls of fresh Adelaide...

Tickle Tank

Narrow paths wind between lush garden beds, water splashes over mosaic fountains and colourful sculpted benches are tucked away in shady, serene corners. For owner...

Gourmet Bits n’ Bites

Hills Collide Taking over the former Summertown Aristologist space on Greenhill Road, Hills Collide has opened its new cellar door, showcasing its Adelaide Hills wines,...

Pushing herself to new heights

Pulling trucks, lifting 100kg stones and Viking deadlifts are all part of Brooke Prichard’s journey to prove herself as one of the strongest women...

QA – Jane Jolly

Known for children’s books including Tea and Sugar Christmas, Radio Rescue and The Man with Small Hair, Jane Jolly is a Strathalbyn author and...

Things to do in Stirling

One of the most picturesque villages in the Adelaide Hills, Stirling is well known for the vibrant autumn displays put on by its largely...

WHAT'S HOT

Gourmet Bits n’ Bites

Hills Collide Taking over the former Summertown Aristologist space on Greenhill Road, Hills Collide has opened its new cellar door, showcasing its Adelaide Hills wines,...

Lenswood highlights

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines from Lenswood .

Things to do in Stirling

One of the most picturesque villages in the Adelaide Hills, Stirling is well known for the vibrant autumn displays put on by its largely...

Honey malt crème caramels

INGREDIENTS Custard:3 eggs4 yolks15g Full Circle honey malt liqueur75g brown sugar440ml cream300ml milk2g salt Toffee:250g caster sugar25g honey malt liqueur DIRECTIONS Pre-heat oven to 130 degrees. Lightly brush eight...

PEOPLE

Betty & Daniel

Daniel Tretola & Betty Dennes. A coincidental holiday to the Middle East marked the beginning of Daniel Tretola and Betty Dennes's romance. The couple, who had...

In the kitchen with James Brinklow

For James Brinklow, simplicity is key. It’s a philosophy that helped him secure a Two Hat rating for the Lane Vineyard restaurant and one that...

Growing a career in cherries

Among the rural vistas of the Montacute Valley, sprouting fruit heralds the start of cherry season in the Adelaide Hills. As one of the closest...

Stubborn survival

Five years have passed since the deadly bushfires tore through the Adelaide Hills on a hot and windy day, claiming one life, destroying 85...

Building beauty from ashes

When David Bowley went to check on his vineyards on December 19, 2019, they were the picture of every winemaker’s dream. Gum trees dotted the...

Pushing herself to new heights

Pulling trucks, lifting 100kg stones and Viking deadlifts are all part of Brooke Prichard’s journey to prove herself as one of the strongest women...

FOOD & WINE

Kamal

Growing up in New Delhi my family was centred around food … joy, sorrow and happiness was always celebrated with food.”Kamal Verma’s career as...

Cardamon Chicken | Elaichi

Cardamom chicken is an Indian dish made with cardamom and spices. Delicious cardamom chicken cooked to tender perfection in a blend of spices. INGREDIENTS500g chicken2...

In the Kitchen with Crystal Jagger from Bally Pizza

The most important lesson I learnt in the kitchen with Crystal Jagger is that sometimes the simplest dishes taste the best.It’s fresh, high-quality, local...

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