Greta Dumbleton

Dec 15, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Greta Dumbleton

Roasted goose – it may not be as familiar as turkey or ham, but this Christmas dish makes for a delicious festive centrepiece. Made famous in the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, the humble goose boasts a rich, distinct flavour and pairs beautifully with crispy roasted potatoes, crunchy salads or steamed/roasted vegetables on Christmas Day.

Jun 27, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Greta Dumbleton

Crisp winter days with soft sunlight, crackling wood fires and endless cups of tea… winter is delightful in the country, where you can wrap yourself in cosy coats, knitted jumpers and weather-proof boots, and soak in the picturesque rural scenery. Country Style captured these winter fashion images at the idyllic Rockaway Farm (@rockawayfarm) in Sutton Forest, in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. The brief? Stylish, warm clothing that can be worn at home, on the farm and on a day out.

May 27, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Greta Dumbleton

Nellie Jolly was a pioneer woman who won prizes for her cooking at Stanthorpe’s local country show in Queensland’s Granite Belt. While Nellie never wrote down a recipe, fortunately, her two daughters Olwen and Thea did, with Olwen eventually passing down her recipes to her own children Bronny, Kris and Rod. One recipe that went down a treat at local tennis parties throughout the 1940s and 50s was Olwen’s mother’s Frosted Ginger Cake.

Dec 21, 2023 | homestolove.com.au | John Paul Urizar |Michelle Cranston |Greta Dumbleton

Christmas was a particularly special time for the family. "Every Christmas, our relatives visited from Melbourne," says Joan. "It was a riotous time, with everyone preparing food – and Annie was in the thick of it all, enjoying having everyone home for Christmas Day."After-school visits to Grandma Daffey's home were always a treat for Joan. She would relish the scents wafting from the stove. "I loved Grandma's old kitchen and still have her wooden rolling pins and meat mincer," she says.