Review: 1918 Bistro and Grill

Last week Mark and I took a little trip down to the Barossa Valley so that he could test drive a few cars, while we were there we decided to use the opportunity to have a bit of lunch at one of my favourite places: 1918 Bistro and Grill. I've been to 1918 on a few occasions and it never disappoints, this trip was no exception. As we were only there for lunch we opted for a lighter option and started with a charcuterie platter to share and each got a bowl of the soup of the day, which in this case was potato and leak. The platter had a good range of options enabling us both to find different things we liked on it and the soup was hearty and filling, definitely a winner! The thing I love most about 1918 is that it has a seasonal menu meaning that not only is the food fresh, and at the peak of flavour, but also that there is always something different to try each time you go back. While 1918 is definitely not the cheapest option for a meal out the serving sizes are generous and the quality is top notch, I will definitely be back! (again and again and again if I get half a chance)  

Outfit: And Your Bird Can Sing

These photo's were taken on a lovely sunny day out in the Barossa Valley a few weeks ago, right now I'm not sure where all that lovely sun has gone! I'm definitely not ready for winter yet! I met my friend Mark and we had lunch at Peter Lehmann's winery (the lovely platter above) and he played photographer for me to get these outfit photos (I'd say 'thanks Mark' only I'm fairly sure he will never read this!) After lunch we headed to Chateau Yaldara, home of 1847 Wines for a cheeky wine tasting session (they were pretty good).

The outfit is a bit of a hodgepodge and is mostly made up of things that have been in my closet for so long I don't remember where they came from (the cardigan and the stockings) and items I have thrifted (boots, bag, necklace), the sunglasses came from one of the local Chemists (they are my favourite pair... just need to retrieve them from my friends place where I left them! Silly me) and the dress came from eBay (second hand so can't link you to the actual item, sorry). I love this dress because it's a nice colour that suits layering in this crisp and slightly unpredictable weather, it also has little bright coloured birds on it which I think are just darling (see the last picture for a slightly closer look of the pattern.

5 Little Things That Make Me Happy: Bunnies and More

I am a firm believer in stopping to smell the roses and appreciating the little things in life, cliched? yes, but certainly true. Life has a way of dragging us down sometimes and I'm a self confessed wallower, at these times I try and pick myself up and focus on the little things that make me happy because I really do have plenty to be grateful for. In no particular order this is a few little things I've been grateful for recently:

1. Bunnies, I love the fact that over Easter everyone gets as bunny mad as I am normally and the shops are suddenly filled with everything bunny related. (Please don't get live bunnies for Easter tho, they are a high maintenance pet that with proper care can live up to 10 years, definitely a long term commitment not something for a few weeks!)

2. More bunnies! I'm loving the newest furry members of my family Mulder and Scully:

Mulder the tri-coloured mini lop and Scully the grey Dutch

3. Car servicing in the Barossa Valley. By locking my car service needs into the Barossa Service Centre I have bought myself a few relaxed mornings wandering around Tanunda. My favourite places for a spot of tea and a bite to eat are Nosh and The Mac Shac. Nosh is a great little place for breakfast, lunch or even just a cup of tea or coffee and cake while The Mac Shac offers a wide selection of macarons (who can ever say no!) as well as a wide range of different tea and coffee varieties. It truely was love at first bite (and sip!)

Generous pot of tea for one - at Nosh Barossa 

Seasonal fruit and yogurt - at Nosh Barossa

My friend, Mark, was feeling much hungrier than me and ordered eggs and bacon with plenty on extras - at Nosh Barossa

Best macarons I've had in a while - at The Mac Shac

Speciality mango and chilli tea - at The Mac Shac

4. Being back at Adelaide Oval for the Football, our new seats are much better than last year and I'm excited for the season!   

5. The amazing support from all my wonderful friends! Be it making time for brunch despite a busy schedule, sending me cute photos of bunnies on Instagram, inviting me to stay when I need to, helping build a cage for my bunnies or just being available if I need to talk (and not pressuring me when I inevitably shut up like clam!) you know who you are and I hope you know how much you are all appreciated :) 

If you've made it this far, thanks for reading! What are you feeling grateful for today? 

Goodnight

 A xx