And just like that, another week has slipped by. We’re one week closer to our long journey, and at the moment I’m swaying between excitement and worry. It’s a bit of a roller coaster, and I try not to think about it too much… so let’s move on quickly.
Life has been busy with work and chores, but I’ve still managed to squeeze in a little creative time. Around here, even the chores can be creative. The chillies in the greenhouse are beginning to ripen, and they don’t wait for anyone. I got home from work the other day and made a batch of cowboy candy.
A sweet, sticky concoction much loved by Tony and a few friends. It’s a quick way to preserve a glut of chillies and is delicious served with cream cheese and crackers. There are four jars tucked away for later.
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As I mentioned in my last post, I waited for Tony’s help with making the Evil Chilli Chutney. I had one lonely bag of last year’s birdseye chillies in the freezer, so they went into the pot first.
Then I topped up the batch with this year’s wildfires to make the right amount for the recipe.
Hence the name: Wild Bird — Tony’s idea, of course. He does like to keep track of which chillies go where. We now have eight jars tucked away, quietly improving. Like most relishes and chutneys, Evil Chilli Chutney is better if left for a few weeks before serving.
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My creativity wasn’t all used up in the kitchen. I’ve been picking away at my hexies, and the latest batch is slowly multiplying.
Just a few more and this one will be ready for a border and finishing. And there are still plenty of hexie flowers waiting for their turn in another project. LOL.
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And finally — I have the back made for Kaiy’s quilt. Two pieces of the same fabric sewn together. Oops! I forgot to get a photo. It’s already loaded onto the frame with the batting in place.
The top has been pressed and is sitting on the frame, though not yet properly loaded. Hopefully later today I can get busy with that.
But first, I need to make a chocolate brownie, and at some point I hope to get into the garden to plant some veg. I have more leeks to go in, and some daffodil bulbs waiting patiently.
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I've gotten very behind on my blog reading and have been working my way through them all in the last couple of days, trying to catch up. Hopefully life will settle down soon and I can get back into my routine of reading, writing and creating. But first, todays chores.
Time to get on and get busy.
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10 comments:
You have been busy Lou. I am always in awe of all the chutneys that you produce - not something I have tried much as I am the only one in the house that likes them. Your hexie quilt is looking wonderful.
a very pretty quilt....try and keep busy lou...LOL
Lots of nice spicy jars tucked away for future eating. Good work with getting the backing done and loaded ready for the next sewing spurt. Blog reading does take some time away from productive work.
Nice additions to your pickle cupboard but good to get some stitching time as well. My fingers are crossed for you! xx
Your culinary creations sound very interesting. I have never attempting making or bottling such flavorful things--and the names you have for them are so intriguing. ;)
Look at you go on more hexies. What a surprise--NOT! LOL
Love the soothing colors of Kaiy's quilt. Makes me think of ocean waves (blues and greens), and the last bits of color of sunsets over the mountains (pinks and purples).
I think making brownies should always take precedence over loading a quilt! ;)
Those chilli concoctions do sound evil, but I know someone who loves that. You’re getting closer to finishing the quilt. I can’t wait to see the quilting.
Productive in the kitchen as well as the sewing room. It will be good to get that planting done before the weather changes too much. It sounds like you have plenty of little jobs to tick off your list before you take to the air.
Your kitchen creations have interesting names Lou! Sounds like you have lots to do, hope the brownie worked out well and the veg were planted. Your hexies are growing beautifully.
I'm behind in blog reading too..... great chilli mixes there and I expect most if not all of the quilt is done by now?
Hugz
Like Fiona I'm catching up on blog reading.
Oh those chili mixes look hot...
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