Apricot jam on it

How is it?

Rhoda went flying down south and bought us back some Apricots...

Cut in half then boil for a while then add sugar and blanced kernals then simmer until

jam reaches the set point.

Pour it into the jars. (9).

Done.... Wait a while and then add heaps on toast for breakfast...

Ohh and yes I had to clean up the messy bench after... still it's worth doing.

Leaf plucking the grapes 2012

How is it?

That time of the year again.

The first photo shows the leaves prior to plucking.

The Chambourcin are looking great, the Merlot are again suffering from colocure. Need to look at introducing some Boron, as the Kauri must have stripped it all.

The last two are after leaf pluck.

Finished plucking the last row on the 22nd Jan. All good.

Must investigate about Boron.

Snapper and Kowiniwini parcels

How is it?

Caught a few snapper while out fishing yesterday, looked up a few recipes on the net. Olives, Capers, Tomato paste, a sprig of Rosemary, salt pepper and a little grated lemon skin.

This one is nice as it included some potatoes so out to the garden and dug up a few Kowiniwini.

Bit of a scrub under running water and into the fish parcels. Excellent result and so will be cooking this one again soon.

Had to par boil the Kowiniwini first. Don't they look good? They are soooo tasty when freshly dug.

Noted that the Kowiniwini were planted out on the 9/10/11. The seeds are from Koanga gardens. Will be saving a few to grow on again. Should be able to get another lot in before winter I hope.