Lesley Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Lunchtime we had artichokes with lemon tarragon mayo and quail eggs, followed by the courgette soup (recipe in this section) Tonight we had leg of lamb with fondant potatoes and loads of veggies followed by poached greengages with custard. .......all home-grown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 .......all home-grown! That must feel SO fantastic Lesley, never mind how it tastes, I get such a feeling of satisfaction if I've grown and prepared something all myself. Well done you! BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Wholemeal soda bread, Rhubarb and Vanilla jam and Rhubarb and plum crumble I'm on a bit of a roll at the moment on Friday night I made some plain yoghurt, banana, almond and poppyseed muffins and some spinach and nutmeg soup! Amanda ps I was really pleased with the jam as it was a very easy recipe and the first time I've ever made jam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Butternut squash rissotto, not eaten it yet will let you know how it tastes Was very very nice alot nicer than expected http://www.waitrose.com/recipe/Butternut_Squash_Risotto.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 lol me again, chilli, apple crumble and first time homemade custard shame i don't like custard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henny penny Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Today I made mushroom soup ( from the reduced mushrooms and cream in the supermarket yesterday and home grown onions) , pickled beetroot and finished the rowan jelly , and made some wild plum gin then started the wild plum jam and the plum chutney and now need to think of tea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 3 jars of bottled plums (not sure two have worked properly but still - first effort ) 9 jars of HFW seasonal chutney using my freebie marrow, homegrown green tomatoes in fact the only bought things were two onions, vinegar and sugar yesterday made bread and a yummy chocolate cake currently have curried banana chutney on the boil - yes, kid you not! BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMS Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 My favourite client is visiting tomorrow and - in an attempt to distract him from lack of progress on the report I should have finalised months ago - I have made a batch of tablet and a banana cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 hope it works for you I have made 2 large white loaves a batch of chocolate courgette muffins a spicy courgette and nut cake see the theme? would have made soup too but too hot now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 A huge jar of pickled eggs for my Dad's Christmas hamper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 7 jars of plum jam or it may be conserve or possibly sauce as it's still looking a tad mobile in the jar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hopefully it has set now Reikiranf? Nothing worse than spending time and effort making jam, then it won't set. Have made a dozen scones, 36 hob"Ooops, word censored!"s and some chocolatey brownies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Yes Christian! It's set now, well I think it has I haven't tried it yet as I'm still working my way through the Rhubarb and vanilla jam and Plum jam that I made last week Wow you've been busy, if only you lived nearer I'd be popping round as you've made a few of my favourite things Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Have made plum and apple mincemeat today and have a couple of jars of plums boiling on the stove. My first try at 'bottling' fruit You are welcome to anything if you are passing Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Good luck bottling! I hope all goes well as you'll not look back if it does. My storecupboard is overflowing with bottled fruit since I learned the craft . Fingers crossed for you. I spent the morning bottling apples . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I made a batch of mixed fruit jam...........looks and tastes fantastic and past the setting test no problem ( did use jam sugar and made sure there were some blackcurrants in it too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I've bottled the last of the wild plums - they look too pretty to eat! Made HFW's seasonal chutney, got piccallili on the go and then hedgerow jelly (for those in my family that can't manage pips!)_ Had to get it all done before going away - it would have gone off in the fridge as there's not enough room in the freezer - too many berries! BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Lemon Cordial and Sweetcorn Relish The house smelt lovely this morning, I did the cordial first. Smells a bit sour now because of the vinegar in the relish. Not made it before so am keeping my fingers crossed that my hard work pays off. Its a two day job because of salting the veg to remove moisture. Can't even try it for about three weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I finished making the bramble jelly that I started yesterday. I have also made a batch of plum jam ( with plums picked from our own tree ) and I have a batch of apple and plum jam on the stove at the mo. I'm fast running out of jars so the rest of the fruit stash in the freezer will have to stay in the freezer until I can blag more jars off friends and family... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 12 more pots of peeled plum toms in tom sauce. My passata machine isn't big enough to cope with the amount of toms we grow now I've picked a large bowlful of plums - the wind is blowing them off the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Dried tomatoes, plums (prunes) pear and apple. Carrot and Watercress Roulade Home-made horseradish cream! - Carl had to take the pickaxe to dig it up Roast Beef and veggies Plum Fool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Plum jam today - the tree has been overflowing this year. Plum chutney and Plum tarts already made, and I think I'll be making more Plum chutney soon. I've had to freeze all my blackberries for now, but they will become bramble jelly once I'm done with the Plums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Apple and rosehip jelly, bramble jelly & plum and walnut jam. About to start bottling more plums and thought I would try bottling blackberries too. Beans on toast for dinner tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Beans on toast for dinner tonight my favourite but, ive only been eating beans for about 3 years I wouldnt touch them before that do you have them with cheese? or with an egg on top? (kev likes egg on toast with beans on the top ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 some pear chutney ive had to use the HUUUUUGGGGGEEEEE pan, cos it wouldnt fit in any of the others cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
