You actually can’t grow a chipotle pepper, because it isn’t a type of pepper in itself. A chipotle pepper is a Jalapeño pepper that has been allowed to ripen and go red, and is then smoked and dried. This past summer I smoked the green and the reds that I harvested along side some HungarianContinueContinue reading “Growing Chipotle Peppers!”
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Fancy Fig Preserve with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey
8lbs 8oz Figs from a friends back yard! I recently had the opportunity to check on a friend place while he was away, and was instructed to pick as many figs as I like as they spoil quickly on the tree. You don’t need to tell me twice. Alex and I both did a bitContinueContinue reading “Fancy Fig Preserve with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey”
Sourdough Discard Blueberry Scones
I am trying to work through some of last years fruit from my freezer. These scones will help if you’re interested in doing the same thing! Lots of sweetness from the fruit gives you the opportunity to go a bit lighter on the sugar, and using grated frozen butter and sourdough starter discard means lessContinueContinue reading “Sourdough Discard Blueberry Scones”
No Waste Christmas Pastry!
I hate kitchen waste with a passion, everything gets used if possible and when I’ve squeezed the last scraps out of the carcass or the vegetables they either go in stock or to compost. Pastry has always stumped me though. I always end up with little scraps that have been rolled multiple times and areContinueContinue reading “No Waste Christmas Pastry!”
The Best Instant Pot Chicken Broth
I’ve had a few close encounters of the overcooked kind with my instant pot, but thanks to more seasoned pressure cooking chefs, I’m gradually learning to get a long with it. While it makes yogurt (a setting that can also be used to prove dough), works as a slow cooker and can even produce aContinueContinue reading “The Best Instant Pot Chicken Broth”
How to Make Sourdough Starter – A foolproof method
The easiest way to get going with a sourdough starter is when someone gifts some to you, but if you have to start your own, here is how! It takes 7-10 days to get one going, but if you take care of it, you will have a reliable starter for breads, pancakes, sweets and more!ContinueContinue reading “How to Make Sourdough Starter – A foolproof method”
Perfect Cheese Scones with sourdough discard
These cheese scones are a great way to use your sourdough discard, I developed these for my friend Liz who frequently laments the poor quality of coffee shop scones. Liz, this ones for you mate! They’re quick to make and this batch went so fast that I didn’t even get a fancy picture of oneContinueContinue reading “Perfect Cheese Scones with sourdough discard”
Easy Sourdough Bread, Everything you need to know
My sourdough starter is called Marletta. She’s 33 years old and was gifted to me by a friend of a friend. I love her. Having tried and failed to get my own starter going a couple of times, it feels great to finally be having some success with baking bread, which was one of theContinueContinue reading “Easy Sourdough Bread, Everything you need to know”
Foraging for Blackberry Jelly! Two Ingredient Recipe!
Blackberry season is here, and as with the Stanley Cup play offs you have to sacrifice your body to get the best fruit. I’ve been out battling the brambles and have come home with a bounty of blackberries – 6lbs to be exact! Foraging and Canning are essential homesteading skills as per the Homesteading SkillsContinueContinue reading “Foraging for Blackberry Jelly! Two Ingredient Recipe!”
Moon Snail Microstead 