tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post3033037826552119645..comments2024-03-29T08:50:21.054+02:00Comments on Eco Footprint ~ South Africa: Mostly homemadeDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-79800269627429375052015-10-25T15:41:08.041+02:002015-10-25T15:41:08.041+02:00Brat - I've made ricotta, and yes, it is very ...Brat - I've made ricotta, and yes, it is very easy. Chinese port dumplings - now that sounds interesting... :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-80665316500145615532015-10-24T16:36:54.383+02:002015-10-24T16:36:54.383+02:00YouTube is a lovely step by step recipe book. Che...YouTube is a lovely step by step recipe book. Check out how easy it is to make Ricotta cheese, and Chinese steamed port dumplings. Delish.tantalising labrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13803418417407015265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-1354908513989373902015-10-21T08:33:56.954+02:002015-10-21T08:33:56.954+02:00Deborah - The rice cooker sounds very useful. Wha...Deborah - The rice cooker sounds very useful. What wattage is it rated?Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-41531963629398965422015-10-20T21:46:51.212+02:002015-10-20T21:46:51.212+02:00unless you only want cold meals a rice cooker is g...unless you only want cold meals a rice cooker is good. holds the rice at the proper temp and can be left on. if you like rice for breakfast plug it in before bed and leave it.<br /><br />you know how to make pilaf toppings.<br />onion, pine nuts and raisin sauteed in butter<br />dried apricots added to rice cooker and sauteed thin shaved almonds sauteed in butter, [oil of your choice].<br />some deb harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05110992898072146282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-31805558065090007992015-10-19T11:41:09.712+02:002015-10-19T11:41:09.712+02:00And why is the washing line located in the sunnies...And why is the washing line located in the sunniest part of the garden where the veggies are supposed to go? Oh wait ...possumqueensahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456571934916321686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-31466679600128550902015-10-19T11:26:16.800+02:002015-10-19T11:26:16.800+02:00Possumqueensa - I've currently got RMan making...Possumqueensa - I've currently got RMan making me an east to west line - specifically for winter. My normal rotating line is in the shade of the house during the mid-winter months, so this new one will be excellent in helping me to get the washing properly dry. Plus, it's going to have another function too... (once it's finished I'm gong to do a blog posting)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-49563203879167040192015-10-19T10:59:08.339+02:002015-10-19T10:59:08.339+02:00I have the exact same problem. Was thinking of re...I have the exact same problem. Was thinking of rerouting the washing line North to South and use the existing one for beans, but I'm sure that sun will follow wherever I go. possumqueensahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456571934916321686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-12013928198008437952015-10-19T09:43:30.595+02:002015-10-19T09:43:30.595+02:00possumqueensa - Couldn't agree with you more. ...possumqueensa - Couldn't agree with you more. S'funny though, wherever my washing line is, I always end up with the sun shining in my eyes whilst hanging it up... Go figure!?Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-76638492490164055582015-10-19T09:42:03.457+02:002015-10-19T09:42:03.457+02:001st Man - The winter cooking bug is setting in in ...1st Man - The winter cooking bug is setting in in the US of A I see... ;)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-1077234374546628172015-10-19T08:30:07.429+02:002015-10-19T08:30:07.429+02:00Summer is also great in the respect of far less la...Summer is also great in the respect of far less laundry, yay. T-shirts and jeans and since the cats are naked most of the time, it's just their bedding, which means my bedding. Better things to get on with. possumqueensahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456571934916321686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-75155586074602019232015-10-18T21:26:02.904+02:002015-10-18T21:26:02.904+02:00Yep, same here, first cool snap today, and I was i...Yep, same here, first cool snap today, and I was in the mood for a stew and 2nd Man has some cooking now and he baked two loaves of white bread. Yum!!<br /><br />Though we'll probably be warm again next week, ha, and so your salad looks delish!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-43040956850758603682015-10-18T19:00:49.587+02:002015-10-18T19:00:49.587+02:00Vicki - Yeah - also love cooking in winter - that&...Vicki - Yeah - also love cooking in winter - that's probably why summer salads are necessary - too blooming warm to eat hot food, nevermind heat up the kitchen... ;)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-13496261277411331892015-10-18T18:56:11.081+02:002015-10-18T18:56:11.081+02:00Dani, pot of soup and homemade bread tomorrow, chi...Dani, pot of soup and homemade bread tomorrow, chili on the weekend. :) I am not a fan of winter, but love the cold weather cooking and baking.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-755043443524114642015-10-18T18:36:03.422+02:002015-10-18T18:36:03.422+02:00Vicki - Pot of soup or chilli...? ;)Vicki - Pot of soup or chilli...? ;)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-82527751083397948172015-10-18T18:34:50.595+02:002015-10-18T18:34:50.595+02:00Quinn - LOL - I remember that we'll. One need...Quinn - LOL - I remember that we'll. One needs the extra stooge and starch to help keep warm. Summer - the opposite problem.<br /><br />Wow - 36oF at noon. Oh, wish I was there...Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-10242820809759555422015-10-18T17:59:29.614+02:002015-10-18T17:59:29.614+02:00What Quinn said. :)What Quinn said. :)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-16931665009313533652015-10-18T17:49:55.796+02:002015-10-18T17:49:55.796+02:00We are on exactly opposite food schedules, Dani :)...We are on exactly opposite food schedules, Dani :) Just yesterday I was thinking it may again be time to have a pot of soup, stew, or chili simmering At All Times, and planning frequent baking to take a bit of the chill off the kitchen. It's nearly noon and 36F here today.<br />Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.com