The things you'd see when you don't have a camera. Actually, just as well no-one did really. Doris the ewe and Ramekin the ram found a way to jump over the electric fence tonight. They'd been enjoying a sojourn under the trees for a couple of days, mowing down the grass for us. First the … Continue reading Sheep Capers
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Asparagus
Tough life here on the farm (not). Each day we are able to pick this much asparagus from our comparatively small garden. Robert's specialty dish, right alongside poached eggs on toast, is asparagus drizzled with melted butter and salt. I have to admit, it is truly delicious It's such a luxury as we were never … Continue reading Asparagus
Fermentation Time
Attended a Fermentation workshop at Teros last evening, which I have to say was excellent. I've made sauerkraut before, but with whole cabbages mostly and that's been fine. However, I'd had only limited success (at best) with shredded cabbage version. Now I know why, so shouldn't have any issues for the future. Sitting on the … Continue reading Fermentation Time
Raspberry Infused Beer
Robert and I attended a beer and cider making workshop yesterday at Teros in Hobart. We learned the principles of beer and cider making so today, armed with such knowledge, we made a raspberry infused beer. It remains to be seen how well it turns out, we kind of ad-libbed here and there, but hopefully … Continue reading Raspberry Infused Beer
Truffles the kitten
On a day dedicated to writing this and that, I have my constant companion Truffles sleeping behind the laptop. The poor little thing is jammed in amongst the general mess of untidy paperwork, tangled cords and empty coffee cups. She doesn't seem to mind too much, sweet natured little cat.
Nona Rosa’s Bolognese
This recipe was another that was very popular from the ABC radio's Jams and preserves talkback last Saturday. I am very keen to try this dish. Apparently the addition of milk tenderises the meat. Nona Rosa’s Bolognese Olive oil (splash of) 60g butter 1 onion, diced 1 stick celery, diced 1 carrot, diced 500g mince … Continue reading Nona Rosa’s Bolognese
Citric Acid Yeast and Bread
Now have permission to share the recipe for that lovely bread based on the homemade citric acid yeast. The recipe is courtesy of Rosemary Skerrett (and thanks also to Mavis Beattie for tracking down the original source of the recipe). Citric Acid Yeast and Bread ½ teaspoon citric acid 2 teaspoons plain flour 1 ½ … Continue reading Citric Acid Yeast and Bread
Citric Acid Yeast
Now they say that all good things come to those who wait, and today I know that's true. That citric acid yeast has finally started to work - with a vengeance. It wasn't thrown out more by neglect than design. I really thought it was no good. However, within the past day, this is what … Continue reading Citric Acid Yeast
The Power of Purple
What a welcome relief from the heat today. The 2ml of rain last evening has left in its wake this lovely cooling mist. MInd you, we had a fantastic time yesterday with a group of young people who came along for a class, couldn't have wished for better with such intense sunshine. Sitting out on … Continue reading The Power of Purple
Hop yeast bread and Labna recipes
After the cooking presentation at the Botanical Gardens Spring Festival today, I had many requests for the recipe for the hop yeast based bread I took along to serve with samples of the preserves we made. The recipe is courtesy of Mavis Beattie of New Norfolk and is one that has been in her daily … Continue reading Hop yeast bread and Labna recipes
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