Now a very kind lady named Sue (who came to a cooking class here) recently sent Robert a lovely warm beanie. She had spun the wool and knitted the hat herself. Robert is very fond of it, but he's not the only one. Tom adores it. When Robert is bending over weeding in the garden, … Continue reading The woollen beanie
There have been lots of bits and pieces needing attention in our kitchen, and supplies are getting low of some preserves. There were for instance, the last of our tomatoes that simply will not ripen, so this is end of run (sob) for the year. The very last scrappy stragglers have gone the way of … Continue reading The dregs of autumn produce
He could, of course, be outside in the winter sun, but ex-feral Tom prefers an old woolly jacket on the couch, with the wood heater warming the room for good measure. Don't think he suffers from too many trust issues any more. Good life for a cat I think.
No-one could say it's as a day of rest in our household today. First thing this frosty morning was a gluten free class in the cooking school. Lovely, lovely ladies who came along. Immediately after the class the space was turned into an olive oil extracting plant. One of Stephanie and Nat's olive trees produced … Continue reading Olive oil and more
Young Truffles experienced a proper frost for the first time in her life this morning. She very soon scampered back inside and straight under the blankets, a much better option with the electric blanket on its highest setting.
Don't know that Robert is going to be too pleased about this latest dinner guest. He's been very proud of this flower bush (think it might be a chrysanthemum), but now this visiting wallaby thinks it makes a mighty fine snack.
This recipe was rung in by Susie. This is most certainly a favourite in her family - her Gran's recipe for a quick and easy raisin bread. Serve sliced, with butter. Susie says that the edges are delicious, sweet and crunchy - even better are the end pieces. 2 cups self raising flour 1 cup … Continue reading Susie’s Grandma’s Easy Raisin Bread
And so what are these? We might well ask, as they're not likely to be seen growing in these colder climes. A friend in Queensland sent them to me - rosella flowers! And she went to such trouble to be sure they went through the proper procedures, were quarantined as they should be. How kind … Continue reading A Parcel from Queensland
Snowing here this morning. Not settling yet, but it's lower than I've ever seen it before on the hill just opposite. Very pretty indeed. Actually, that's not true, I just looked out the window and the far paddock and vegetable gardens have a fine sprinkling over them. Tom and Rosie are not too pleased as … Continue reading Snow time
Bit foggy here on the farm this morning, a very pretty sight. It's been a very busy couple of weeks one way and another. I've been up to the north of the state for book signings in Launceston and Burnie, then home again for an especially busy spell. Just coming back down to some sort … Continue reading Foggy morning on the farm
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