Eliza’s Table and Trails

19/07/2026

Rainy day in the goldfields? No worries! We collected water (loving my 3D Pro collapsible bucket 🪣 from Santa last year 😍), gave the stove a good clean ✨, whipped up some banana pikelets and tucked the fruit loaf dough in front of the diesel heater for a cosy rise, it came out perfect👌🏻. A wet day, but a very productive morning! 😁

08/07/2026

Happy 6th Birthday to Cody! 🐾🎉 Our faithful adventure buddy, expert goldfield explorer and champion at waiting patiently under the table for “accidental” food drops. 😄 Thank you for six amazing years of love and loyalty. You’re the best boy and we love you to bits❤️🐶

05/07/2026

This little oven-air fryer from Kmart, ordered online for $129 with free delivery has earned its place in our camping setup😍

Kevin has been baking his favourite breads in between detecting sessions - chasing gold and chasing the perfect loaf 🥯🍞⛏️🤩

04/07/2026

03/07/2026

Cold. Misty. Rainy. Still beautiful in its own right❤️ The goldfields have a way of slowing you down😊

02/07/2026

🌿 It’s been a while…
Since my last post about our UK adventure, life has taken a different turn. We have been navigating some health challenges and that has led to some big changes in the way we eat. I’ve always loved cooking and now Kevin and I are exploring a new style of meals - whole-food, plant-forward, full of legumes, grains and vegetables. It’s been a challenge, but we’ve embraced it with an open mind, exploring new ways of cooking without the oils, meat and coconut products that we’ve loved using.

Here’s to new cooking adventures, reimagining old favourites, embracing new ingredients and yes… finally becoming a bean’s best friend! 🫘❤️🥂
P/s Kevin’s vegan sausages made on the go, so proud of him! 🌱❤️

22/03/2026

Sometimes travel isn’t just about the places you go but the unexpected turns along the way. Our month in the UK (what was meant to be pop in for a few days!) began with sudden changes, uncertainty and difficult news. We said goodbye to someone dear, navigated shifting plans and faced more than a few moments of anxiety and disappointment.
But in between, there were moments of connection, time spent with family and simply being present when it mattered most. We also made space to explore meaningful places and felt truly grateful for the time we had.
The journey home from Gatwick, Casablanca, Marseille and Shanghai to Melbourne… a very long journey 😅 Our hearts are a little heavier but also fuller in ways we didn’t expect. And the warmest welcome home from Cody made it all the more special ❤️🐕

19/03/2026

After a few day trips, including London, we’re saying goodbye to Portsmouth — a town filled with Kevin’s childhood memories and family history connected to the Royal Navy…❤️

17/03/2026

Wi******er, what a city! 🌟
I had no idea it was once England’s capital, long before London. Walking through Wi******er Cathedral was breathtaking — centuries of architecture, history and quiet majesty. I was moved by Jane Austen’s resting place in the church itself and a beautiful tribute on the wall🧡 Then I discovered a special tribute to the Gurkhas, which brought back a vivid memory of me staying a night in a Gurkha mountain hut in Borneo⛰️

The story of King Arthur and the Round Table at the Great Hall really resonated🥰 Back in Melbourne, my kids went to Camelot Rise Primary School and the streets there are named after Arthur and his knights. Kevin and our running group run along those streets few times a week😅 history and legend in every step!🏃🏃‍♀️✨

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