Инстаграм @christophe_punto McBert Christo

It was a nourishing weekend of family, friends, nesting, cooking, and time with the radiant @kmcb227. The culinary adventures included the first couple of loaves of sourdough in the new oven (still need to get better at scoring), homemade roast apricot jam, and a Japanese curry udon. @lily_of_the_overbite acquired a new bed and we spent a night at my folks’ place in Ballarat where the sun burned bright as it retired for the evening. These summer weekend are alright! #sourdough #tartinebread #fatpigfarm #homemadejam #curryudon #lilyoftheoverbite #ballarat #sunset #coucherdesoleil #painaulevain

Four family and a hound rise early on the first day of the year (@kmcb227 @helen_mcb @lily_of_the_overbite and Dad). Across mist-laden valleys, we made our way to Flinders for sunrise. With warming cups of tea in hand we revelled in the rising sun and marvelled at the wonder of light punctuating darkness. This seemed appropriate for leaving behind a challenging year and hoping for a better one to come. Wishing friends and family, near and far, a year with adventure, love and laughter... thank you to the beautiful @kmcb227 for being by my side throughout. ❤️💙 #sunrise #flinders #morningtonpeninsula #newyearsday #lilyoftheoverbite

First attempt at Korvapuusti - the Finnish cinnamon scroll. Couldn’t find pearl sugar but the result was still a tasty wee morsel. Not too dissimilar to their Nordic cousin the kanelbullar with the addition of cardamom the significant difference... and apparently the translation is ‘slapped ears’. The perfect accompaniment to some Nordic noir l. Recipe thanks to @notquitenigella. #korvapuusti #cinnamonrolls #cinnamonbun #finnish #kanelbullar

As seen in Brunswick! C’était la barbe, évidement... C’est la vie! The beautiful @kmcb227 and I will be installing ourselves in Brunswick West rather soon. Very much looking forward to the move to new surrounds! #vivelebrunswick #nedkellyspokefrench #thewallsofbrunswick #graffiti

This was a pretty decent place to stop for lunch! With the wonderful @kmcb227 in Gariwerd. #thepinnacles #grampians #gariwerd

Spectacular sunset at the Mindil Markets in Darwin... the sun hangs for a time and then bleeds into the horizon leaving a golden crepuscule and a cacophony of tourists and locals enjoying themselves. With @kmcb227 @siobhan.langford and Timothy. #NT #mindilmarkets #darwin #youllneverneverknowifyounevernevergo #sunset #crepuscule #lapuestadelsol

We stopped off for a drink in the oak-panelled and ornately monogrammed bar at Craig’s Royal Hotel in Ballarat. Built during the Victorian Gold Rush, my grandfather managed this storied venue during a period in the 60s and later in the 70s. It’s an impressive building with an extensive list of notable (and often noble) guests... we, the sine nobilis, enjoyed our red wine, talked in hushed tones and were thankful for the simpler things in life. This photo is from the alleyway to the rear of the building with the fading winter sun shining brilliant in the leaves. With the resplendent @kmcb227 #storiesfromballarat #craigsroyalhotel #ballarat #ballaratlife #theballaratlife

Friday night it’s homemade bibimbap (비빔밥) - a pretty straightforward dish using a variety of veg (including some purple carrot). The sauce, made using gochujang (Korean red pepper paste), ‘twas rather excellent bringing the dish together. #bibimbap #homemadekoreanfood #gojuchangsauce

First attempt at sourdough baking (technically this is loaf no.2 - no.1 was a lot less photogenic)! It was a much more involved process than I had imagined, and I feel like I have a lot to learn, but for the moment this resulting number isn’t too bad at all. Many thanks to @pipwalter for the starter and guidance! #sourdough #tartinebread #chadrobertson #homemadebread #baking

Exceptional performance from the blues duo, ‘Miss Whiskey’! (And it’s spelled the Oirish way). Get on the blues train from Queenscliff! With @kmcb227 @jeddyjane @worldofkshr @nicolebowllerartdesign @misswhiskeyblues #mindthegap #bluestrain #birthdaycelebrations #kanyewest #bluesexplosion

An exceptional evening of delicate and complex food with paired wines (and sake) at Minamishima... the dishes, sushi, and dessert were impeccable! With @kmcb227 @siobhan.langford and Tim #minamishima #sake #sushi #nextleveljapanese

Heading into the imposing Franz Josef Glacier. NZ just keeps getting better and better. #franzjosef #newzealand #glacierhiking

Winds catch and billow sails as boats skip across the lake #lakewanakanz #lovewanaka #newzealand @lakewanakanz

This was the first tree we came upon and photographed before realising that it was #notthatwanakatree #possiblyjustasimpressive #lakewanaka #lovewanaka @lakewanakanz @kmcb227

The iconic #thatwanakatree clings to its rubble and soil as the clouds look down imperiously and the gathered tourists snap away. With @kmcb227 @lakewanakanz #thatwanakatree #wanakatree #lovewanaka #newzealand

She illuminates my world... I feel so fortunate to be sharing this grand old adventure with the beautiful @kmcb227. I think Tom Waits says it best, “...she’s bold, inventive and fearless. That’s who you wanna go in the woods with, right?” #miamor #monamour #mylove #honeymoon2 #newzealandsparkles #laketekapo

A wheelie spectacular day cycling around some of the vineyards and local galleries in Moutere, Mahana, and Mapua... excellent art, food, wine, wheels, and company. After a few wine tastings those hills become significantly easier! With the beautiful @kmcb227 #wheeliefantastic #newzealand #mapua #moutere #neudorf #mahana

A spectacular day with the folks on a flying visit to Bruny Island! First stop: the excellent @brunyislandcheese for a sampling of their incredible range of cheeses (of which a few will be making their way back to the mainland). The skill and story behind these handmade cheeses is genuinely impressive and inspiring. Onward, we headed by boat around the coast exploring caves, various ancient rock formations and spotting marine and bird life. An awe-inspiring and bracing experience with good-humoured and knowledgeable guides... and then, no better way to finish the day than with a robust whey stout. Ruddy marvellous! With @helen_mcb #brunyisland #brunyislandcheese #wheystout #pennicottjourneys #tasmania #rawmilkcheese