Recipe ideas for feeding hungry farm workers and families
Four ingredient scones that don’t require you to rub any butter – winning! These light and fluffy cheese scones will soon replace any old cheese scone recipe that you have been making. No need to rub any butter and in fact – have no butter in them! All you will need;Self raising flourWaterEggsFlavoursome cheese like […]
A well equiped kitchen is vital, especially if you live remotely. It’s just not easy to whip down to the shop for milk and a bag of bread when you run out. You have to think ahead and stock the freezer and shelves up when you can. These are some of the items I find […]
These flavours need to happen more often – these scones are incredible! My sister Hannah used to be a chef in many trending cafes in Dunedin, and the Otago Daily Times would often publish requested recipes in the paper. Customers would request their favourite item at their local cafe – and the paper would try […]
The best lunch hack! A week of lunch and snacks ready and prepped in the freezer. All you have to do is take one out and place in a sandwich press or in a fry pan. I always have a bag of these prepped in the smoko room for staff who may come in late […]
This recipe is perfect for when you have visitors call in for lunch at the last minute, when a family arrives close to tea, or even as a flat lunch. Today I delivered this pizza to a block an hours drive from home up a remote farm road. It was a stunning spot to sit […]
These cheesy strips of deliciousness are super yum on a platter, dipped in hummus or as an addition to smoko. As a kid these were what we were handed by mum for our plate for school concerts and hockey discos. There is nothing healthy about these. And mums recipe actually includes more butter, plus more salt […]
These scrolls are so versatile. They can be eaten straight from the oven, or cold from the smoko bag. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees fanbake Rub together self raising flour and softened butter, with a pinch of salt.I like to use my cake mixer with the whisk attachment to rub butter. It really is […]
Pastry, cheese and chutney are always staple ingredients in my kitchen. So these are the perfect answer for when you don’t know what to make. Not only is this recipe great for a quick and easy smoko idea, but it is also a great recipe to have up your sleeve for when unexpected guests arrive, […]
My mum is Yvonne, and in the winter there would be always be cheese rolls being made on mass in our house. She would make them to have with soup on cold days in the weekend. This recipe will make two dozen (a little more than a loaf of sandwich white bread). And is […]
I know this a contentious issue in most farming households. Apparently real men don’t eat quiche! Even though a bacon and egg pie is acceptable – a quiche however is considered a sin. It doesn’t mean you can’t not make it though, and I’m sure if you don’t say the ‘Quiche’ word, you just may […]