The Bardens, Allan and Lorelle, had a great time on Ackland Street, highlighted by a two-hour Led Zeppelin tribute performed by the incredible Dallas Frasca.
The Long and Winding Ride: Epilogue
August 27, 2025 by 7 Comments
What a brilliant journey we followed Peter Clark on; one full of country footy, vineyards and pioneering winemakers, pubs, cafes, a tranquil village in a peaceful valley, legendary footballers, Italian prisoners of war, Chinese fortune seekers, bushrangers, gold miners, hop growers and tobacco farmers, cattlemen, cheese makers, horsemen, road builders, artists, heroic World War II nurses, and bushfire fighters, and much more. Peter reflects on his highlights from the trip.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 11 – Tarrawingee to Eldorado: In Search of El Dorado
July 16, 2025 by 3 Comments
Some gold fossicking, drinking a ‘superb Durif, crossing paths with bushrangers, and a beer in Victoria’s smallest pub are all part of Peter Clark’s ride from Tarawingee to Eldorado. And some footy history as well.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 9 – Gapsted to Milawa: Shiraz Mondeuse and Cabernet
July 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
Peter Clark continues his informative and entertaining travelogue on ‘The Long and Winding Ride’ through the Ovens and King Valleys. This episode Peter rides from Gapsted to Milawa enjoying some nice wines and food along the way.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 8 – Beechworth to Gapsted: Back in the Ovens
June 25, 2025 by 8 Comments
In Episode 8 of his magnificent travelogue, footy history, and foody delights, Peter Clark is back into the Ovens Valley as he pedals from Beechworth to Gapsted awash with information to relay to readers.
Almanac Lunches: Chiefly Unreliable Minutes from a Geelong Yacht Club Luncheon
November 29, 2024 by 18 Comments
The minutes from the Geelong Almanackers Lunch are now available for perusal thanks to secretary Mickey Randall.
Sausage Roll Review: Linke’s Bakehouse and Pantry, Nuriootpa
April 5, 2023 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall is Nuriootpa for work, it’s lunch time, and time for a sausage roll. Mickey puts his sausage roll to the taste test and shares his thoughts.
Almanac Food: KD’s Kitchen – The Anchovy: Èlite Piscine Performer
July 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Who loves anchovies? Who loathes them? There seems to be no middle ground when it comes to this salty little fish. In this week’s instalment of KD’s Kitchen, Kevin Densley argues strongly on the side of these who are fans.
Petrel Hotel reopens, so we’re ‘on the beers’!
June 5, 2020 by 10 Comments
The three funsters have been out for lunch at the re-opened Petrel Hotel in Geelong West, easing back into post-COVID life, and all the better for the pleasure of a ‘cold pub beer from well-maintained lines’.
Fish and Chips Review: Sotos of Semaphore
May 28, 2020 by 18 Comments
Claire and Mickey have been checking out the fish and chips available down Semaphore way. Inclement weather mixed with satisfying cuisine to the accompaniment of eclectic music.
Sausage Roll Review: Orange Spot Bakery, Glenelg
January 5, 2020 by 11 Comments
Another sausage roll, another sausage roll review. Mickey Randall puts the taste buds to the test with his latest sausage roll review. Did that sausage roll pass the Mickey taste test?
Desert Island Drinks – What will it be sir/madam?
December 27, 2019 by 13 Comments
Marooned on a desert island, magically you’ve got your music, books and food to comfort you, so now, to top it all off, what will you have to drink?
Desert Island Food – Fuel for the body
December 20, 2019 by 13 Comments
We’ve fed the soul, we’ve fed the mind, now it’s time to feed the body. Nominate a meal miraculously produced for your indulgence marooned on a desert island.
Sausage Roll Review: Banjo’s, Moseley Square, Glenelg
November 15, 2019 by 18 Comments
Mickey Randall has partaken in a taste test of sausage rolls purchased from a new bakery in Adelaide. And his verdict? Find out here.
The Uplifting and Unparalleled Uraidla & Summertown Show
November 8, 2019 by 6 Comments
The local Show brings together the disparate threads of community life. Mickey and Claire took the omnivores along to the Uraidla and Summertown Show to take in the pleasures on offer in the Adelaide Hills.
Round 15 – Geelong v Adelaide: All roads (and trains) lead the Cats faithful and others to Billy’s pub
July 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
It’s hard to tell what Roger Lowrey enjoyed most – the dedication of the lads from the West, the Cats’ win over Adelaide or the meal at Billy’s. Sounds like a pretty good trifecta!
Pub Review – The Macclesfield: Man v Megalodon Hamburger
June 22, 2019 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall has a challenge on his hands, how does he eat the megaloden, whole or deconstruct? Find out how he resolves this issue confronting him at the Macclesfield Hotel.
Almanac Food: Art and beauty in various forms
June 8, 2019 by 7 Comments
Ian Hauser is travelling in Europe and savouring the gastronomical delights on offer. Here he describes two very different set-course meals. [Very envious – Ed]
The tomato and me
March 15, 2019 by 16 Comments
Ahh, the joys of the humble tomato! Mickey Randall tomatosises about their pros and cons.
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