Here are a few ramblings and recipes. With thanks to Kirsten Lawson at Fairfax Press for tracking me down, and giving me not only the column space, but more importantly, the deadline that jolts me into putting my thoughts into words.

Happy cooking!

Baked Apples with Gentleman's Marmalade
Bottled Apricots
Cumberland Relish
Elderflower cordial
Marmalade and Ginger Pudding
Panforte
Plum & Almond Shortcake
Potato Soup with porcini
Quince Jelly and Quince Paste
Red Pepper Relish
Roast organic chook with roast potatoes, chorizo and olives
Roasted Butternut Squash
Slow cooking with Agas and Oxtails - Oxtail and Barley soup
Saffron – and Janni Kyritsis’ recipe for Saffron Pears
Sago Plum Pudding
Salt and Pepper Almonds
Stuffed tomatoes, yellow capsicums and vine leaves
Walnut and Chocolate Tart