As autumn has crept up on us, crabapples are becoming increasingly abundant. Loaded on the trees they resemble bright yellow or red jewels, but all too often they can be seen just falling to the ground, wasted and unwanted. This is such a pityas they make such wonderful preserves that can in turn be used as accompaniments for, … Continue reading Crabapples – the not so humble fruit
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The Great Apricot Debate – Moor Park or not to Moor Park
Here in Tasmania many of us seem to have a preference for the Moor Park variety of apricots – they make excellent preserves and are good “eaters” as well. However, it is rumoured that the Moor Park will be increasingly difficult to find and may no longer be commercially viable to grow. This summer in … Continue reading The Great Apricot Debate – Moor Park or not to Moor Park
Plums Everywhere
No doubt about it – it’s the season of the plum here at the moment. Last night a friend in a nearby town rang and asked if I’d like some damson plums – she has a tree full just falling on the ground due to the recent winds. She can’t bear to see then go … Continue reading Plums Everywhere
Sourdough starter and loaf
Today there is cause for great rejoicing, a monumental day in my kitchen. I have finally accomplished the making of a successful sourdough plant. I had been told it was virtually unachievable, and indeed my previous attempts have been anything but inspiring but now I know it can be done and how to do it. … Continue reading Sourdough starter and loaf
Basil Pesto
I think I can smell autumn in the air. I know it’s still summer and we’ll get some scorching hot days, but the evenings are drawing in just a little, and there’s a refreshing nip in the air in the morning. In my opinion, this is the best time of year. Today is typically clear … Continue reading Basil Pesto
Silverbeet or spinach parcels
At the moment our silverbeet is growing with wild abandon. I have become a little tired of serving it steamed, in cheese sauce, sauteed with bacon, so decided to invent other ways of cooking it. For this recipe it doesn't matter if the leaves are less than perfect - when they are organically home grown they often aren't, … Continue reading Silverbeet or spinach parcels
Chicken and Chorizo Ragout
My goodness, what a week it’s been. We’ve picked mulberries and made syrup and a variety of cakes, the same with rhubarb (this syrup is delcious over ice cream or panna cotta) and collected and preserved 3 more boxes of apricots. By the way, if you have bottled apricot halves and they rise in the jars, … Continue reading Chicken and Chorizo Ragout
Mulberries!
At the moment here in Tasmania, the berry fruits are in their prime – strawberries, raspberries, loganberries and, King or Queen of them all – mulberries. Mulberries grow on trees and in the nearby town of Murdunna, friends of ours own a magnificent specimen. It is rumoured to be over 100 years old and grows … Continue reading Mulberries!
Why preserve?
My goodness, how I love preserving! This morning I made pickled zucchini slices and zucchini pickle from the abundance of zucchini in our garden, and made redcurrant jelly that set to perfection, and blackcurrant cordial from the fruit my daughter Stephanie provided. It is so delectable and so deliciously simple to do. There is simply … Continue reading Why preserve?
Apricots
This week has been a celebration of apricots here in southern Tasmania. Last weekend we were able to obtain from a large orchard near the township of Richmond, over 80 kilos of various varieties. I actually went searching for the famous Moor Parks, as I know they bottle really well, and make excellent jam and … Continue reading Apricots
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