Went for a lovely trip through the Derwent Valley last Saturday, collecting produce for preserving. The weather was perfect, the scenery stunning, especially through the hop fields of Bushy Park. Thanks to all those we visited for the excellent blackberries (Westerway Raspberry Farm), a kind farmer who gave us carrots and lemons, Plenty Park (mulberries … Continue reading The bounteous and beautiful Derwent Valley

Been baking this morning for the stall at the gate. The breads are a bit slow to rise today. The chill in the air is having its effect no doubt (there's a heavy dew here at Molesworth this morning). However, there are all ready to go, fresh baked apricot tartuffins, topped with a smear of … Continue reading Baking this morning….

Busy day in the kitchen today. So much produce - excellent peaches from daughter Stephanie's tree, mulberries, blackcurrants, raspberries and blackberries. The photos here show what could be described as madness, mess or more kindly as a creative environment. Whichever way, the day turned out to be productive, thanks to the abundance of beautiful late … Continue reading A day of late summer preserving

How adorable are our two cats, dear old Tom and little kitten Rosie, fast asleep together on Robert's lap.  I think they must feel the chill in the air - I guess it is a bit of a shock.  On the other hand, how good is the rain!  Every one of us who is on … Continue reading A lovely sight

The gluten free class here last Saturday was such a lot of fun. Great people AND, I have to say, a great new product put through its paces. At least it's not a product or brand I'd ever used before. At Food Lovers on Albert (Lucas Trading) in Moonah I purchased Well & Good brand … Continue reading Gluten free class

Proud Mum supervising her babies' first bath.  Some are developing very definite personalities already - the darkest is the most adventurous, the plain yellow one is not going to be too smart I fear.  She/he is always the last to follow mum.

Lots of action here on the farm this morning. Strain on pipes has led to the digging up of a good portion of the yard. On a happier note, under the bushes near the front steps, PennyMay the duck has at least 5 little ducklings that hatched overnight. Rosie the kitten is very fascinated with … Continue reading Busy and productive day on the farm

My goodness, these bread tins are beyond amazing! No better way to spend a hot Saturday than experimenting with the recently arrived bread tins.  I have never known anything like them - the crust of each loaf was lovely and crisp, the texture of the interior astoundingly good. Here are some photos of bread on … Continue reading The new (old) bread tins

I was up early this morning cooking for the stall when a friend arrived with a fantastic gift.  He'd watched me baking the day before and noticed that I was a bit short on bread tins. "Would you like some more?" he asked "The sort that are joined together."  (He knew where some might be … Continue reading What a present!

Last weekend was an exciting and busy one here on the farm. We had been asked about catering for a small function for about 35 people, a High Tea in fact. This function, arranged by her daughter, was to mark the 80th birthday of Marlene.  Her 8 teenage (and slightly older) grandchildren were to come … Continue reading High Tea on the Lawns