This is the Christmas cake I used to make every year until the mood changed and my people stopped eating Christmas cake. I would end up eating the whole thing myself slowly over a few months post Christmas but in truth the weather isn’t right for traditional Christmas cakes here in Aotearoa. My eldest daughter […]
Tag: fruit
Freezing peaches
When it comes to preserving I am a romantic, a traditionalist if you like. I’ve always prefered to fill agee jars and have everything on shelves in my pantry where I can admire and appreciate all my bounty. Freezing produce has never had the same appeal as I’ve found that a lot of things just […]
Christmas Fruit Mince
This year I’ve made my own Christmas fruit mince. The idea is to have it on hand to rustle up little pies when I get Christmas visitors. Christmas mince is best made 3-4 weeks before you intend to make the pies but I’m pretty sure it’ll be suitably marinated with just 2 weeks under it’s […]
Breakfast Smoothie
Here is the smoothie that I have been drinking every day and I’m addicted. I am lucky enough to be able to purchase raw, organic and unpasteurised milk. My friend gave me a caspian yoghurt bug and I use this to turn my milk into delicious fresh yoghurt. Ingredients; Yoghurt (1-2 cups) 1 fresh organic […]