Green Tomatoes

The last of the tomatoes came into the kitchen so I just had to make chutney before they 'died'

 

Even though we didn't have many still didn't want to waste them.

I am happy with the result and Trevor thinks it's delicious which makes me even happier!

 

I used the usual...apple, sultanas, spice, brown  sugar, brown vinegar and cooked until thick and treacly

70's Dinner Party

We definitely had a 70"s throw back dinner party a couple of weeks back. It was not planned that way but did turn out to be just that...

Starter
          French Onion Soup
Main
          Roast Pork & Apple Sauce
Dessert
          Butternut Snap and Violet Crumple Ripple Cake

Tears....

Add a glass of bubbly

More chocolate please

Love honeycomb so much

Yummy

It's never about the food of course, it's all about the company and being able to enjoy being with family and friends.
Throw in a couple of bottles of wine and some delicious food and you are set for a great time together.
We don't entertain the way we did in the 70's or as often but when we do I love to have easy to prepare ahead food that takes any stress out of the occasion so I can spend the max amount of time with the guests.
This 70's  dinner was fun and the food was great.
         

Griffith NSW

Inland pelicans resting beside the canal near the vineyards and orange groves.



I wonder what the fishing is like here?



We did see babies with this group but missed them in the photo

Lake Boga

Pelicans feeding in a pack (or is it a flock) on Lake Boga.

They stayed in this formation for about 15 minutes all dipping their heads underwater at the same time.

Then without warning they'd had enough and flew off.

Easy Lemon Butter

Lemon Butter

3 Lemons ( Juice & Rind)
2 cups Sugar
2 tbsp. Butter
2 Eggs (beaten)

Combine the juice, rind and sugar, heat until sugar has completely dissolved.
Add the butter and beaten eggs, bring to the boil and simmer until mixture thickens. Keep stirring
so it doesn't catch, it only takes about 5 minutes. 
Cool a little then pour into hot sterilised jars. Try to have the jars and the butter at about the same temperature.

Can be used as a spread on toast, crumpets and scones. Also great in pies, tarts or with ice cream.

Keep refrigerated.

Has a few air bubbles because the jars were very hot when I
poured the butter.
 Nevertheless DELICIOUS !

Easter Blessings

Celebrating Easter Sunday
 and Autumn



Navarin of Lamb

Adapted from a Taste.com.au recipe: 

2 tablespoons olive oil
1kg lamb chops, fat trimmed, cut into pieces

2 tablespoons plain flour

2 tablespoons tomato paste

3 garlic cloves, crushed

3 cups Chicken stock

1 cup dry white wine

dried thyme

dried bay leaves

chat potatoes, halved

carrots, ends trimmed, peeled

2 spring onions, ends trimmed

Brown lamb and vegetables, make sauce, add to casserole dish,
cook for about 1 1/2 hours @ 180

Serve with Green beans, peas and cauliflower chesse

                     

Blood Moon the rare Lunar Eclipse
Easter Saturday

My photo is not particularly good however I did
 stand on the veranda at 11pm and take it!
 

Family Dinner



Perfect for Easter -
Chocolate Pudding and Ice-cream

Happy Easter