Saturday, 7 October 2023
Domestic Goddess
I've come over all Domestic Goddess. At the same time I've set my Autumnal mind to even less wastage and more mindful spending and not just with food and so forth, doing okay so far. I have made my 'compost' jelly, using up lemon and orange peel primarily, destined for the compost bin but via the freezer first whilst I collected the 2kg I needed to make the jelly. When I say jelly, not as firm as a jam, tastes like a marmalade, no rind and very clear. It was not without it's problems but I'll let you know more of that later.
Using up the tomato crops for soups and making delicious meals in the slo cooker, Afelia (Greek dish using pork, coriander seeds and rose wine). And last night Beef Bourguignon, both hearty dishes incorporating our home grown onions, celery, potatoes and bay leaves.
What's cooking with you folks?
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Ugh...I absolutely LOVE Boeuf Bourguignon!! I bet yours was spectacular. I'm curious to hear more about your compost jelly. It's cold and dreary here in Nod, so I'm doing chicken noodle soup for dinner...and plan on making some babka tomorrow. Love me some babka. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteBabka was a new one on me, but it looks super tasy on Mr Google's pages.
DeleteOh wow, your soups look so savory and perfect for a winter’s day. I love your thoughts on less wastage. I am on the front row for that! Hilltop Post
ReplyDeleteYes us thrifty folk are a world wide family methinks.
DeleteVery satisfying!
ReplyDeleteYes, delicious and nourishing, perfect.
DeleteThat looks mouthwateringly delicious, Jean. Intrigued about the "compost" jelly ... xxx
ReplyDeleteI'll post about the compost jelly next.
DeleteIt sounds like you're making the most out of every scrap. We, as a society, throw so much away these days, our grandparents would be horrified.
ReplyDeleteI agree Jo. The older I get the more mindful I become about waste of any kind. It really is no hardship and feels very satisfying and the right thing to do.
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