• We’re giving away 2 sets of the VIP tickets with the perfectly pretty picnic basket to enjoy with the awesome live music, delicious artisanal food stalls and pop-up craft bars that will be at the Groves and Vineyards Festival this Sunday, 10 September 2017.  Just when you thought the Groves and Vineyards Summer Festival couldn’t get any better, Casalinga and VW are giving away two ultimate Festival experiences so you can truly experience the event in luxurious spring style. Upon entry at the Casalinga gardens, where your Groves & Vineyards hamper awaits, VW will host you and your plus 1…

    Pavlova, Chantilly cream and berries Everyone loves a good pavlova! Try this Pavlova, Chantilly cream and berries recipe. COOK TIME: 1 hour | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS MERINGUE 8 egg whites Pinch salt 450 g caster sugar CHANTILLY CREAM 500 ml (2 cups) fresh cream 50 g icing sugar 100 g strawberries 50 g blueberries 50 g raspberries 100 g gooseberries Melted dark chocolate, to drizzle METHOD MERINGUE PREHEAT the oven to 100˚C. Line 2 baking tins with baking paper. PLACE the egg whites and a pinch salt in the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk…