by Nikki | Oct 28, 2018 | NEWS
Things have certainly moved along since my last post at the start of September. Hugh had set himself 5 goals to achieve before we head back to Oz for a well deserved rest next week. Goal 1 – The fire needed to be installed and in working order, because on our...
by Nikki | Oct 7, 2018 | AUTUMN-WINTER, RECIPES
Rosemary, thyme & Parmesan seeded knots Makes three knots Ingredients 250ml warm water 5g dried yeast 1 tbsp caster sugar 375g plain flour 150g Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup Rosemary leaves, finely chopped 1/4 Thyme leaves Seed topping 2 tsp...
by Nikki | Sep 30, 2018 | AUTUMN-WINTER, RECIPES
Carrot & ginger cake serves 8 Ingredients 250g SR flour 220g brown sugar 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 200ml sunflower oil 200g carrots, grated 1/2 tsp bi carb soda 1 tsp baking powder 3 eggs, separated 110g walnuts, crushed 1/2 tsp cinnamon zest and juice of half...
by Nikki | Sep 23, 2018 | AUTUMN-WINTER, RECIPES
I love Autumn, the colours, the seasonal foods, the rich smells of the forest floors and pumpkins! In our village, just about everyone grows pumpkins, all shapes, sizes and colours. They sit ripening on window sills, on outdoor furniture and we use them to decorate...
by Nikki | Sep 2, 2018 | NEWS
The Barn has really taken shape the last few months, Hugh has been working so hard, moving rocks, breaking down pillars of stone, laying floors, plastering between beams, insulating, laying pipes for the plumbing and cables for the electricity. It’s been non...
