Moods of the Mountain
July 29, 2021
Pirongia Mountain Vegetables
August 21, 2020
Swede Crisps
June 19, 2020
Serve four
Ingredients
1 small swede (1/2 a swede from PMV)
50 gms fresh brown or white breadcrumbs
1 tbsp plain flour
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 egg, beaten (Nickie’s Eggs)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Oil, for d...
Te Awamutu Courier.
May 31, 2020
Mrs Beaton Cookery Book 1860
April 24, 2020
The best way to cook Silver Beet.
April 24, 2020
Because of the oxalic acid Silver beet should be cooked in boiling water before eating. To prepare Silver Beet fold leaves in half, chop, and rinse Beet. To boil, bring lightly salted water to a boil. When water is at a high boil add beet. Leaving the lid off, bring back to ...
Grandma's Pickled Onions.
April 14, 2020
Peel desired amount of onions
* Tip - With care, scald onions in boiling water for 10 to 20 seconds for ease of peeling.
Soak peeled onions overnight in a brine made from 500 gms salt to 4 litres of water.
Drain and pack into jars and cover with spiced vinegar.
To make...
Cold and Flu Remedy
April 10, 2020
Mix in a Blender.
1 cup apple cider vinegar.
1 cup raw honey.
1 medium sized Catos’ garlic bulb.
Peel Garlic cloves, cut finely and let stand for 10 minutes to bring out further Health Benefits before adding to other ingredients.
Mix on high speed for 60 seconds. Pour mixt...
Best way to prepare cabbage.
April 10, 2020
Remove heavy outside leaves and wash cabbage head.
Slice required amount finely or to require thickness.
Leave on chopping board for at least 5 minutes to release the nutrients.
Steam for no more than 5 minute,any longer brings out the sulfur smell and it tastes yuck.
If usi...