Meanwhile, back in the kitchen, there's plenty to do. More than 12 kilos of redcurrants need to be made into jelly. Plus the generosity of the lemon and lime trees is staggering. I'm trialling a sparkling lime drink, and then there's a double batch of lemon/lime cordial steeping. And I've barely made a dent in … Continue reading Redcurrants

Gathering in the hay in our bottom paddock this morning, a combined effort of friends and neighbours. Simply idyllic.

Hmm. I had planned to do whipper snipping today but I saw the rhubarb patch badly needed harvesting. Seems it appreciates the TLC I've bestowed on it these past months. This is no small wheelbarrow and as you can see, it's well loaded. This is the second picking over the last couple of weeks. There … Continue reading Rhubarb abundance

We picked almost 15kg gooseberries, from just 3 bushes. It's a must to get them into jars quickly. First - top and tail them. I didn't do this last year and the result was infinity inferior. Just as well the man of the house doesn't mind lending a hand. Actually, he did all but a … Continue reading Gooseberries in the garden

For those who wanted the recipe for these, as discussed last Tuesday evening with Renee Krosch, apologies. We have been having severe internet issues here for the past few days. Signal is back, however temporarily, so here is the recipe: (These are delicious by the way.) Multigrain Crackers You can substitute other seeds for the … Continue reading Multigrain Crackers

From the Christmas foods (hacks and substitutes) discussion with Renee Krosch this evening. This one was especially requested. If there are others anyone would like, let me know. Stuffing for Roast Chicken This amount is sufficient for a medium sized chicken 60g bacon, diced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1½ cups fresh breadcrumbs 1 small egg, … Continue reading Chicken stuffing – recipe

Some of the easy to make homemade condiments as discussed with Renee Krosch this evening during Evenings, ABC radio Sydney. Apricot Chutney Mangoes can be substituted for the apricots in this recipe.  Extra heat can be added if desired, by adding 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes (or to taste) to the mixture. 1.5 kg apricots … Continue reading Making your own Condiments – apricot (or mango) chutney, sweet chilli sauce and Worcestershire sauce – recipes

Today in ABC radio Adelaide Nikolai's "What's for Dinner" segment, things were broadened out to ideas for brunch. Here are three of the recipes that were discussed. Hoppel Poppel Serves 4 to 6 2 teaspoons olive oil 15g butter 1 large onion, finely diced 200g diced ham or bacon 600g cooked potatoes cut into 1.5 … Continue reading More Brunch ideas (recipes)

As discussed with Renee Krosch (ABC radio Sydney) this evening. It's the easiest orange cake you could ever wish to make, taught to me as a child by my Gran. At the end of the recipe are some variations you might like to try. Orange Cake This recipe can also be used to make small … Continue reading Granny’s Easy Orange Cake

You know how something niggles in the back of your mind till something has to be done about it? Such was the case with Banbury slice, briefly discussed in a radio segment a week or two ago. I made some few days later, a rather large tray full. It's proven very popular with family, friends … Continue reading Banbury Slice – recipe