On Monday I shared a bit of the QLD leg of the Great Down Under Parts adventure. Picking up on the Saturday of the visit now. I showed Trish how to make my famous yoghurt cake**, though we chose to divide it into muffins instead. As we attended to the baking, Neil was industrious with the mower...
Later in the day, then, we headed up to Toogoom and savoured the lowering sun, some buns and a cuppa. The fisherman caught nothing, he said, and the riders waved a cheery g'day.
Sunday the decision was to go visit historic Maryborough. Among other things, it is renowned for its colonial architecture, which was the initial draw for me. I did greatly enjoy seeing all the varieties of Queenslander homes and commercial buildings, but a highlight for me was actually the surprise stop at Queen's Park and the ANZAC memorial. T&N had never stopped to visit it either so I was their 'reason'. My word, did we appreciate that. One of the best examples of its kind that I have ever seen. Almost more an open-air museum, with lots of info boards and voice-boxes narrating personal accounts as well as something called a QR trail. (I guess some of you will know what that is about!)
Some of the soil from Gallipoli was sent by Turkey to place in the footprints left by the 'soldier'; and the first soldier to actually land on that fated peninsula was actually a native of Maryborough.
Beneath the memorial stretches the park and it is simply beautiful. You can tell a lot about the heart of a town with such as this.
It has had hard times since the closure of mines, but there are signs of life renewing. Rail upgrade contracts, Mary Poppins festivals (PL Travers was born here!) and a lot of artisans in the area. There is a fabulous river running through it too - called the Mary. Of course. It is tidal and used to be the main port before Hervey Bay grew up.
Can you tell I was quite taken with the town?!
...tbc... on Monday.
Later in the day, then, we headed up to Toogoom and savoured the lowering sun, some buns and a cuppa. The fisherman caught nothing, he said, and the riders waved a cheery g'day.
Sunday the decision was to go visit historic Maryborough. Among other things, it is renowned for its colonial architecture, which was the initial draw for me. I did greatly enjoy seeing all the varieties of Queenslander homes and commercial buildings, but a highlight for me was actually the surprise stop at Queen's Park and the ANZAC memorial. T&N had never stopped to visit it either so I was their 'reason'. My word, did we appreciate that. One of the best examples of its kind that I have ever seen. Almost more an open-air museum, with lots of info boards and voice-boxes narrating personal accounts as well as something called a QR trail. (I guess some of you will know what that is about!)
Some of the soil from Gallipoli was sent by Turkey to place in the footprints left by the 'soldier'; and the first soldier to actually land on that fated peninsula was actually a native of Maryborough.
Beneath the memorial stretches the park and it is simply beautiful. You can tell a lot about the heart of a town with such as this.
It has had hard times since the closure of mines, but there are signs of life renewing. Rail upgrade contracts, Mary Poppins festivals (PL Travers was born here!) and a lot of artisans in the area. There is a fabulous river running through it too - called the Mary. Of course. It is tidal and used to be the main port before Hervey Bay grew up.
Can you tell I was quite taken with the town?!
...tbc... on Monday.
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YAM'S YOGHURT CAKE/MUFFIN MIX
1 measure of plain yoghurt (be that the 150/200gm carton, or a cup...)
1 measure of sunflower oil
1 measure of raw (cane) sugar (or white if you must)
3 measures of Self Raising flour (I use half/half white and wholemeal)
2 eggs lightly beaten
Place altogether in a bowl and mix until all ingredients combined but do not beat. If you wish you can now add some dried fruit, or a banana or some berries... experiment!
Depending on your measure, the flour, the weight of the eggs, the batter may be wetter or drier; ideally it will be only just a dropping consistency. Too wet or too dry can give poor results. Either use a loaf tin, or make muffins with it.
Bake in oven set at 180'C (160 if fan forced) for about 40 minutes for muffins and a bit longer for a loaf. A knife inserted should come out clean and there should be a slight spring-back when pressed.
There is one man who adores this recipe...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FATHER OF THE MAC CLAN!
Oh my goodness I too am taken with the town's history and stunning vistas.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better today!
Hugs HiC
I saved and printed the muffin recipe, I think I can adapt it for my sugar free lifestyle. I can eat all but the sugar.. thanks.
ReplyDeletelove the horses and the beaches and the water and sky and most of all Love your friends home.. it is so light and airy and beautiful.
We buried ours and the Turks buried theirs,
ReplyDeleteAnd it started all over again.
May we never forget.
Lovely cake. I will try it.
What a very interesting visit that day!!! We were hoping the recipe would be included. Maybe we can get Mom to give it a try.
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that was a super interesting post... and I hope we all will learn from the past.... a happy birthday to the dad of the mac clan.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us along to Maryborough. What an interesting visit.
ReplyDeleteAnd please wish your father Happy Birthday from Bertie and me.
Cheers, Gail.
You have the most marvellous adventures!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to the Mac!
There sure was lots of interesting things to see in Maryborough. Thanks for taking us along.
ReplyDeleteLove Trish's spacious and light kitchen! Thank you for the cake/muffin recipe. It sounds like a winner!
ReplyDeleteLove all the photos especially the sun and clouds.
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