Something we have always wanted make was pumpkin pie and on the weekend, we roasted half a pumpkin on a fire and had plenty to spare, so the following day we turned it into pumpkin pie. This is a great accompaniment to your main meal, we wouldn't recommend it for a dessert. … [Read more...] about Savoury Pumpkin Pie
In The Kitchen
Shortcrust Pastry
Shortcrust pastry is an easy and common pastry to use in cooking and baking. It is used in both sweet and savoury dishes and has a crumbly texture that won’t go soggy quickly. Ingredients 1/2/3 cup of plain flour 125 grams of chilled butter 1 egg 1 tablespoon of … [Read more...] about Shortcrust Pastry
Jerusalem Artichoke Bread and Butter Pickles
We are always interested in trying new vegetables and different ways of cooking them. When we made jerusalem artichoke bread and butter pickles, we were delightfully surprised by how simple and delicious they were. They are versatile and make a great addition to many … [Read more...] about Jerusalem Artichoke Bread and Butter Pickles
Homemade Beetroot Relish Recipe
A tasty homemade beetroot relish goes down well as a condiment with meats, on a burger or used as a dip. This recipe is so easy, there is no need to even peel the beetroot as the skin adds a lovely sweet flavour. These quantities will make about 2.5 litres of beetroot … [Read more...] about Homemade Beetroot Relish Recipe
Dehydrating Garlic for Granules and Powder
Once your backyard grown garlic is picked and sun-cured it can last up to 12 months depending on the variety before it shoots. However, we find a lot of varieties start bolting once the cooler weather arrives which is about 5-6 months. Here is how we dehydrate our garlic for … [Read more...] about Dehydrating Garlic for Granules and Powder