Izzy's Blanket

Well here is Izzy's blanket well under way now.  I didn't get around to taking photos any earlier as I am on a mission to finish it so I can take it down to Sydney with me next time I go down.  Unfortunately, I am not sure if I will finish it in time as I have run out of the bright pink wool and need to find somewhere else that sells it as the craft shop I bought it from is closing down. A real shame as it is very handy at lunch time when I am at work. They say business is bad, I would love to get my hands on that place I am sure I could get it pumping.  It is such a funny little shop, really old fashioned like something from the 70's.  I think I will have to become more and more organised as all the craft store are becoming further away so no quick trip down to the shops anymore.  I suppose I will have to start buying on line, it's just not the same as touching and seeing the products.  

So where did I find this pattern?  On the attic24 blog I love, love, love this blog she is amazing I don't know how she fits it all in.  There are free tutorials with clear instructions and pictures and how to's.  Well worth a look.  A big thank you Lucy.

Cleaning Up The Back Yard

Here is Mark cleaning up the back yard and burning off some of the rubbish. Frankly I think he is a bit of a fire bug and will use any excuse to light a fire, he is always on the hunt for something to burn.  The yard needed a good tidy up anyway, since the chicken run change around there have been little piles of palm fronds and branches all over the place.  The clean up will allow me to make more gardens around the outside of the chicken run.  These will be more vegie patches, food for both us and our girls.  More pictures to follow so keep your eyes peeled.

Our Beloved Neighbour

I know I have been away ignoring my blog for a week or so, unfortunately Evelyn the old dear next door, has been ill and has since passed. Both Mark and I will miss popping in and seeing her everyday to have a chat, it is strange to look out the window and not see her light on we will miss her and so will our neighbourhood. 

Cream Cheese

Here is the resulting cream cheese made from kefir it is delicious, soft and creamy with a little bit of tartness and very good for you too.  

I made stuffed mushrooms with these beautiful large mushies I bought at the local markets.  Yum yum with baked potato and kumera what a treat.  Below is the recipe 

Stuffed Mushrooms

1 quantity of cream cheese or 1 packet of cream cheese, softened

1-2 cloves of garlic, crushed

1/2 teaspoon of dried dill leaves or 1 teaspoon of fresh dill

1 egg yolk

6 large field mushrooms

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method

Wipe down mushrooms to clean any compost that may be on them.  Remove stalks and chop finely.  Place the cream cheese, stalks, garlic, dill, parsley and egg yolk in a bowl and mix well.  Divide the mixture between the mushrooms and bake in a hot oven for about 15-20 minutes.  Note: thyme or other herbs may be used instead of dill and smaller mushrooms may be used and presented as finger food, enjoy.