Category Archives: Tomatoes

In My Kitchen – January 2016.

Posted on January 3, 2016 by

Welcome to 2016 where a very busy year is staring us straight in the smacker. To start the year, we have a grand baby due to arrive (literally any tick of the clock), a wedding in February, hopefully a working kitchen soon … Continue reading →

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Celia’s Pork Meatballs

Posted on October 18, 2015 by

Now that we are in the final countdown for the open garden weekend, I thought it would be good to have a couple of things at the ready to offer our helpers. I had taken a shoulder of pork out of … Continue reading →

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In My Kitchen-October 2015

Posted on October 4, 2015 by

I have been playing with my new Ankarsrum mixer and can happily say, I love it! This machine is very different from ‘normal’ mixers but it is amazing. Every timer I turn it on I learn something new and enjoy … Continue reading →

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Piesties, Sourdough, Pain & Shit Shuffling

Posted on July 19, 2015 by

Please forgive me for the expletive in the post title, but there is no other way to describe things so accurately. With the back half of the house about to be removed (so I can have my long-awaited kitchen), we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread, In The Garden, Potatoes (Spuds), Recipes, Renovation, sourdough, tomato pickles, Tomatoes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Goat Curry, Pulled Pork, ganache and….

Posted on April 12, 2015 by

I haven’t ever cooked goat before, so when we were at the Dandenong Market last week I could not pass up buying some ‘goat curry’ cuts when I saw it. I knew I wanted to try it either as an Indian … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread, Capsicum, Fruit, India, Quince, Recipes, Recipes, sourdough, tomato pickles, Tomatoes, Uncategorized, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Seasons are Turning. GSC March

Posted on March 5, 2015 by

I’ve missed doing a post for a few Garden Share Collectives (GSC) recently, just can’t seem to make the deadline! Thanks to Lizzie at StrayedTable  for co-ordinating all of us home growers showcasing what is happening in our plots. Harvests at … Continue reading →

Posted in Broccoli, Capsicum, Compost, Cucumber, In The Garden, Sustainable Living, Tomatoes, Uncategorized, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Backs, Bread, Brunch and Bountiful harvests.

Posted on February 15, 2015 by

Since we moved in to the ‘new old house’, the only kitchen workspace I’ve had has been the table. I’ve found this really causes my back grief because it is so low and I have to work in an unnatural … Continue reading →

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Weekend wrap.

Posted on December 14, 2014 by

Christmas thoughts. I’m pleased to say that even though Christmas is about to hit us, all is calm, peaceful and smooth sailing  down here. I consider one of the best decisions we have ever made was to avoid the hype … Continue reading →

Posted in Asparagus, Broccoli, Capsicum, Cheese, Chickens, Garlic, In The Garden, Lemons, Recipes, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Wicking Beds | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Happy Birthday Warragul Farmers Market!

Posted on November 16, 2014 by

The weekend started magically with me having my monthly visit to the Warragul Farmers Market to stock up on some of the sensational organic and locally produced providence that is showcased there. The market celebrated their 1st birthday this weekend and it has just … Continue reading →

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Lucky I like parsnip!

Posted on November 11, 2014 by

I pulled the entire parsnip crop on Sunday because I needed more space for tomatoes. I am really chuffed with the results, most are a pretty good shape and a decent size. They probably should have stayed in longer to develop … Continue reading →

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