Hi ho the dairy-o, it's cheese making I go! Having, for once, an almost free day, I am allowing myself the indulgence of making cheese for the next several hours. Mozarella, halloumi, ricotta two ways, paneer, cottage cheese and more, plus kefir, yoghurt and labna. Not altogether sure I will have enough milk for all … Continue reading Cheese making
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Mavis’s Hop Yeast Bread
Listeners to ABC radio 936 Tasmania on August 22nd might remember the mention of a hop yeast and bread. It was given to me by Mavis Beattie, a recipe that has been in her family for generations. I had wanted just such recipe for decades. She has generously said that it can be shared with … Continue reading Mavis’s Hop Yeast Bread
Snow again!
Snow again this morning! Third time this year after 30 years of none settling in this little nook in the valley. What a wonderful winter! This is the sight from the bedroom window when I opened the curtains.
Our Tom
When you once were a feral, bliss is the warmth of a house to call home and a basket you've commandeered from the other two resident cats. The look on Tom's face says it all.
But wait, there’s more
OK, can't resist it, here are some more photos from this morning, taken by Robert and Stephanie. The snow has almost melted now unfortunately, but we've been especially lucky to have two days of winter wonderland here this year, most unexpected as we were told that snow wouldn't settle here. Can you spot Poppy the … Continue reading But wait, there’s more
Snow again!
It's snowing here even more than last time. Absolutely beautiful! I'm told that it's quite a rare occurrence that snow actually settles in this little corner of the valley, so this is really special.
Sad Day indeed
People who have come here might recall our dear old beagle Della, always a happy face to greet a visitor (especially if there was a hint of food). Sadly today, just a few minutes ago, she passed away. She was such a faithful, gentle old thing and certainly an integral part of our family for … Continue reading Sad Day indeed
The War of the Cats
Young Truffles believes in being comfortable, especially if it's in a basket stolen from under the nose of Rosie cat, who considers it to be hers by rights. Often a terrible battle ensues - these girls are certainly not the best of friends. The only way to end it before serious injury occurs is to … Continue reading The War of the Cats
The lemon cake that did
I have a lovely lot of lemons here at the moment, and limes - gifts from friends and family. I decided to trial a recipe for a lemon cake that would incorporate leftover sour cream. I wanted especially to use a recipe of New Zealand chef Annabel White. I'd met her during the Restaurant Australia … Continue reading The lemon cake that did
Working in a Winter Wonderland
How about this? Have the bread oven fired up and ready to do some baking for the photo shoot here today. Roast beef and lamb aromas floating down the valley in the midst of the snow - sounds go to me.
