No-one could say it's as a day of rest in our household today. First thing this frosty morning was a gluten free class in the cooking school. Lovely, lovely ladies who came along. Immediately after the class the space was turned into an olive oil extracting plant. One of Stephanie and Nat's olive trees produced … Continue reading Olive oil and more
Young Truffles experienced a proper frost for the first time in her life this morning. She very soon scampered back inside and straight under the blankets, a much better option with the electric blanket on its highest setting.
Don't know that Robert is going to be too pleased about this latest dinner guest. He's been very proud of this flower bush (think it might be a chrysanthemum), but now this visiting wallaby thinks it makes a mighty fine snack.
This recipe was rung in by Susie. This is most certainly a favourite in her family - her Gran's recipe for a quick and easy raisin bread. Serve sliced, with butter. Susie says that the edges are delicious, sweet and crunchy - even better are the end pieces. 2 cups self raising flour 1 cup … Continue reading Susie’s Grandma’s Easy Raisin Bread
And so what are these? We might well ask, as they're not likely to be seen growing in these colder climes. A friend in Queensland sent them to me - rosella flowers! And she went to such trouble to be sure they went through the proper procedures, were quarantined as they should be. How kind … Continue reading A Parcel from Queensland
Snowing here this morning. Not settling yet, but it's lower than I've ever seen it before on the hill just opposite. Very pretty indeed. Actually, that's not true, I just looked out the window and the far paddock and vegetable gardens have a fine sprinkling over them. Tom and Rosie are not too pleased as … Continue reading Snow time
Bit foggy here on the farm this morning, a very pretty sight. It's been a very busy couple of weeks one way and another. I've been up to the north of the state for book signings in Launceston and Burnie, then home again for an especially busy spell. Just coming back down to some sort … Continue reading Foggy morning on the farm
Remember Terry the rooster? He is becoming a real companion. He loves to be with Robert in the garden - likes to chat to him man to man, follows him everywhere. This morning is just such an example - as Robert picks the last of the tomatoes and pumpkins before any more frosts strike, Terry … Continue reading Remember Terry?
Anyone else have a ton of rhubarb in their garden that needs using? I decided today to trial two rhubarb sauces. Rhubarb chilli sauce? Yes, that worked and I will try this with salmon for dinner this evening. The colour was boosted a little in some of the mixture with a pinch of beetroot powder; … Continue reading So much rhubarb!
I've recently commenced writing for a website that features recipes for those with allergies and food intolerances. The website is called Health for Life Kitchen. My first blog on the site contains a recipe for gluten free bread with many variations. Here is the link: http://healthforlifekitchen.com.au/sally-wises-blog/
