In trying to see some positive after our tumultuous summer, I am enjoying the early lime season (all that rain I’m guessing), our coriander has flourished as has the mint.
In preparation for a winter of expensive vegetable prices my dried out summer cosmos flowers have been replaced with spinach, cauliflower, rocket and broccoli.
Currently our feijoa trees are dropping mountains of lovely fruit and although it is fabulous, I do need a plan to fight back against the guava moth next season, ugh. I am so happy with our feijoa shortcake and if anyone has any wonderful feijoa recipes to share then we would love to see them.
Helen
Join me on a fabulous trip to South Australia November 19th – 24th where we will be cycling, tasting wine and eating delicious food. South Australia is renowned for its contrasting stunning scenery, wineries, restaurants and amazing produce. With … Read more
These places are wonderful as a summer family outing, educational for kids to learn exactly where their food comes from and sometimes you can even take a picnic to enjoy under the trees. Our list is by no … Read more
I am sure we have all experienced that feeling that you are being watched and this time I actually am. A cheeky monkey is peering over the roof as we sit enjoying an early evening glass of wine, hoping there … Read more
Has anyone else been meaning to get to Lake Dunstan and cycle the relatively new cycle way? How about coming along with us and cycling all three of the main trails, Roxburgh, Dunstan and Clyde. Trip starts with a pick … Read more
05th March
Our young quince tree pretty much doubles the amount of fruit it produces each year. This year there are plenty for quince paste, jelly and poached fruit, next year I may be setting up a factory!
06th June
The texture of fried barley is fantastic and the flavour somewhere between popcorn and nuts. Read more