Author: hawkeyx

  • Wash the cucumbers, remove stems and fit them into the sterilised jars. Add the onion rings, dill, carrots, cucumber slices and spices to the cucumbers. Bring the vinegar, water, salt and sugar to the boil. Pour the hot brine into the jars of cucumber and spices then seal immediately. Put the jars into a large…

  • As the year winds to a close, we often experience fairly changeable weather around the Christmas/New Year time. Aside from a few drops of rain, we have been pretty lucky so far. Taking a trip to Devonport,we ventured up Mt Victoria to see the view.

  • We have gone a little overboard growing different types of chilli plants this year. Two such sit in these fun little pots I picked up at the local gardening store. December 24th. Christmas eve. Reflecting back to my childhood, the 24th always stuck in my mind as possibly more exciting than the 25th. I think…