by Julia Hebaiter (aka Julia Svoice) (
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Owns 'FoodLit'. Highly qualified, established food & lifestyle writer, former restaurateur, founder professional writing business, Articul8. Long, diverse writing history, passion for food culture, the land & inspired food language.www.foodlit.com.au
Catch a Kiss in the Tulip Fields
Spring is well an truly in the air - and there is no better way to celebrate it than at the bright, brilliant, beautiful
Tesselaar Tulip Festival in sunny Silvan in the Dandenong Mountains.
There's no excuse to miss it given it's on for a whole month from the 12th of September to the 8th of October.
Have I been? Yes, many times.
What do I love most?
Well, in addition to being surrounded by beautiful blooms that remind you how good it is to be alive, I love:
The Fairy Garden for bringing out the kid in me.
Buying tulip bulbs for next year's beauties.
Buying potted ones for instant floral gorgeousness.
Browsing lots of interesting stalls of all descriptions.
The food, with plenty of yummy options to graze on.
Leaving all responsibilities behind for a deliriously
good day in the hills
It looks even better in real life
WIN TICKETS
For your chance to nab yourself a double pass (valued at $40), check out the story I wrote at Harcourts' Bluebook. Entry is quick and easy. There are 15 double passes on offer - so get cracking.
You can read more about what's on offer, and take in some stunning vistas, at
Lorraine's great article.