Monthly Archives: October 2011

RIP Drumstick and Terriyaki

Posted on October 26, 2011 by DemeterG

We thought we had the temporary chook  accommodation safe for the (now) 5 week old chickens. Unfortunately in the last few days we have seen a hawk and a feral cat and some evidence of something else stalking the chickens. Yesterday we … Continue reading →

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(Christmas) Potato Salad

Posted on October 26, 2011 by DemeterG

B1 absolutely loved this potato salad and said that it tasted like Christmas and requested it be made for Christmas Day.     Ingredients:  (serves 4) 12 small sized potatoes (I used pink eyes) 3 eggs 4 bacon rashers 60g whole-egg … Continue reading →

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We can haz Chookens

Posted on October 16, 2011 by DemeterG

We went to my parents today and B1 got the long awaited hand reared cockatiel that she had been wanting. We also finally got chickens to grow up to be egg layers.  They are all named and are from left … Continue reading →

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Blue-eye Trevalla with Olive and Pine Nut Crust

Posted on October 14, 2011 by DemeterG

This recipe is Margaret Fulton’s and comes from the MasterChef magazine Issue 4. This Blue-eye recipe was very simple and easy to cook. The wine, lemon and olive gives the fish a lovely tangy flavour and the bed of spinach … Continue reading →

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Dory in Butter and Parsley Sauce

Posted on October 9, 2011 by DemeterG

John Dory is sometimes a little hard to find here, but well worth grabbing when you spot it. This basic sauce is just perfect for this fish but any white flesh fish can be used. I served it with new … Continue reading →

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