A couple of days ago we had a little time on our hands yesterday while Poppy Puppy went to the groomers. We travelled down Boyer Road, which we don't do often, and came across an absolute treasure. At number 252, at a property named Eagle Stone, was a sign advertising fresh fruit and vegetables. At … Continue reading A country fresh produce treasure found!

The best of summer - the days of bringing in the hay. First the scent of freshly cut grass in the air, then the turning a day or so later and finally the bales are formed, such a perfect sight. Friends came to help to load up the bales and all is done for another … Continue reading Hay making of summer

Seems there's no end to the relentless wind. Our lime tree is an agreeable beast however. It drops loads of ripe limes on the ground when the gusts of wind pass through. From the past couple of days, a large jam pan full was picked up, so today they really did need to be processed. … Continue reading Limes in abundance

I've had lots of requests for this recipe on my Facebook pages, so am sharing it here as well. Crumpets 2 cups plain flour 1½ teaspoons instant dried yeast ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ¾ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup warm milk 1¼ cups warm water, approximately ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, dissolved … Continue reading Crumpets – a delicious no-bake treat (with recipe)

From the discussion with Renee Krosch, ABC Evenings, last night, two recipes for Christmas. Christmas Pudding 250g butter 250g sugar 5 eggs 180g plain flour 60g breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 250g raisins 250g currants 125g sultanas 60g mixed peel 60g dried figs or dates, chopped 60g … Continue reading Christmas pudding and cake

I've been trying to make English muffins for decades, ones that I think are up to scratch. Another try today, developed another recipe for them, and I think these come close. Arguably they are a bit thicker than the usual, so next time I will simply use less dough per muffin. Other than that I'm … Continue reading English Muffins

Too pink do you think? This platter of mini iced vovos, jelly cakes and mini Victoria sponges were on their way to the Custard Club's morning tea. They didn't seem to mind the profusion of pink at all. The platter started out as just jelly cakes, but things went awry with the icing for the … Continue reading Pretty And Tasty Pink

As promised the recipes from last evening's discussion with Renee Krosch in ABC Sydney, Evenings. Iced Vovos This dough can also be used to make old-fashioned kiss biscuits. For the biscuit bases 125g butter, softened 125g sugar 1 egg 125g plain flour 125g self raising flour ½ cup raspberry jam, approximately 1 cup desiccated coconut, … Continue reading Mini Iced VoVo. rum balls and little dog treats – recipes

Kasoundi This preserve is an Indian style chilli oil pickle.  You will notice that the finished product has some oil floating on top.  Please don’t be tempted to remove it, as it is an essential ingredient for the preserving. Once the jar is emptied of pickle, this oil will remain to some extent in the … Continue reading Recipe from todays ABC talkback at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens – Kasoundi

This cake was discussed last evening in the food segment with Renee Krosch, ABC Sydney Evenings. With mangoes now in season, it's the ideal time to bake it. Honey caramel mango upside down tray bake 600 to 800g mango flesh (thinly sliced or cut into 1cm cubes) For the honey caramel 125 g butter 125 … Continue reading Mango Upside Down Cake recipe