THROUGH THE HEADS To Balmoral Sydney

Claire Mitchell is a local resident with a passion for her environment including magnificent Balmoral. Through The Heads To Balmoral Sydney follows and expands on her previous book Mosman Meanders & foreshore flavours which takes a walk on the wild side of Sydneys glorious foreshores. For over 40000 years indigenous Australians lived along our abundant coastline of beaches and bush. Then these foreshores provided a casual picnic playground for the early Sydney elite. Today both locals and visitors embrace the now public parklands as a beautiful natural environment to be appreciated and retained. Taking Balmoral as the epitome of it all Claire traces the past and present development of the foreshores including the people the land and the food. For over two centuries the parade of vessels has passed through The Heads Sydneys gateway to the world as they voyaged to and from the distant world. Photographs of local creative works showcase the richness of our cultural heritage a place where the natural beauty has inspired so many artists writers and photographers over the centuries. Claires picnic suggestions are made with an emphasis on simplicity and seasonal local produce. Shared platters and finger foods dominate reflecting the fusion style of our innovative Australian cuisine today. Discover and enjoy!