I made up a big batch of pesto the other day with a big bunch of basil that I harvested from my in-law’s garden. After a few pesto pasta meals I was looking for another way to use it up, and found the perfect recipe in Stephanie Alexander’s Kitchen Garden Companion. The muffins came out lovely and light and more-ish. The secret ingredient was the buttermilk (also a leftover). I also added some English spinach and grated cheddar to the dry ingredients for a bigger flavour hit. Yum!
Look at what I found the other day on my wall.
The dragonfly stayed for a long time, so we got a good look at it.
Bridie Beagle here, and I’m not happy, Jan. My parents wouldn’t open the car window so I couldn’t stick my head out and sniff. Too hot they said. Pfft. Then they dousted me with water and called it an accident (the water container overturned while Dad was taking a corner) and I had a soggy bum for most of the trip. It’s really a hard life being a beagle.
Mogo Creek itself just seemed to be a farm with a shed.
And this interesting ‘old’ building. It’s built in the old colonial style, but we weren’t sure of its age as it seemed well maintained, had power lines, and a Hills Hoist out the back.
It was over 30C outside when we picnicked so we didn’t stay for long. Bridie Beagle longed for a drink.
We gave her some of our water as there weren’t many other choices out in the bush, aside from this trough.
We went exploring on the Central Coast the other day, taking the road from Somersby, through Kulnura and Bucketty, and into Yengo National Park. We drove along the remnants of the Old Great North Road, convict built in the 1820s and 30s, to a locality called Mogo Creek. The creek was a mere trickle where we picnicked, but there were some beautiful trees.
I gave you my heart, and the very next day you gave it away…
Er, not quite. We did however put up the Christmas tree for the first time in a few years.
And there were quite a few presents under it (not all ours).
Another creation that will be useful – a cover for my paperbacks so that it won’t be mangled in my handbag/backpack. It was also a very quick and easy knit, and a good way to use up my stash.
Work has been so busy lately that baking has fallen by the wayside. I did however bake these rolls the other week. We used them for mini burgers and sandwiches.
I previously knitted this hat for a friend. It was so cute that I had to knit one for myself.
Static and Silence 