A farm without a dog just isn't a farm. We've keenly felt Chief's loss these past few months. I've gone to comfort him from storms or feed him something tasty from the kitchen countless times, only to remember he's no longer here. The girls reacted differently to Chief's death. The Big Sister took it especially hard. She declared loudly (and theatrically, as is her style) that she "never wanted ...
Gardening
slow cooker lamb shanks with tomato and capers
If this blog had a mission statement it would be helping families make tasty dinners and memories around the dinner table (or something like that). This recipe meets all the criteria - it's easy to make, terrifically tasty and needs little input during the homework/bath time/witching hour . My crew love lamb shanks. They can be a bit pricey, so I keep an eye out for when they're on special and ...
fresh pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting
I don’t remember the first time I met Dodger, but I’ll always remember his instrumental role in my retirement from turf harvesting.I’d stepped off the harvester to stretch my back which was suffering for having to support myself and the internal parasite that would become the Big Sister. Bearhands was reversing the harvester up the paddock to start another row when Dodge pulled up. He ...
the big reveal
*steps up to the microphone* *tap, tap* Is this thing on? *feedback squeal* Friends, I have some news. Oh lordy, do I have some news. Remember last year when I announced I'd landed a book deal? Well it's ready. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you my very first cookbook Cooker and a Looker! *gasps* *rapturous applause* I’ll take questions from the ...
what to cook for Fathers Day
Sunday is Father's Day and I've combed the inter web for the most delicious, brilliantly blokey recipes I could find. Sweet tooths, beer lovers, carnivores.... there's something here for every Dad. what to cook for Fathers Day Nuts and Bolts are always a hit with the men folk. Why limit them just to Christmas time? This Jameson Whiskey Blue Cheese Burger with Guinness Cheese Sauce + Crispy ...
three things I love in the kitchen (that you will too!)
If we were catching up over a wine while sitting around the campfire, I'd have told you about these things already. Such is the excitement in my life, I can't help but share new supermarket discoveries with friends (even the ones whom, I imagine, have much more interesting stories to tell). Seeing as though its Monday again and it doesn't seem we'll be chatting fire-side anytime soon, pull your ...