Category Archives: Vines and Wine

A wee wander on the farmy. We won’t go far though.

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Daisy has had quite enough of all the fuss about Mama and would like to remind us that she is  pregnant too and due in a little over a month. The wind makes her tired. Even though she is a … Continue reading →

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Frost is only called Jack in the autumn

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

In the autumn, frost is fun, it is a herald and a wee bit exciting. In the Spring the frost can bring frozen tears to your eyes.  When I was writing to you yesterday morning I saw this through the … Continue reading →

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Secrets and a chat with a Swine Herd

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

Whisper whisper whisper..  Hmm mmm Thats what she said I said you said!  Gossip in the Rat house Paddock. Daisy was observed lying down in the long grass yesterday and eating at the same time.  She needs more sleep. Good … Continue reading →

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Roll out the Free Green Dodge

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

The asparagus has started. Early of course.  Mary’s Cat thinks he is a truffle dog but with asparagus and he is not a dog. He leads me along the rows.  In a week or so we might be bunching and … Continue reading →

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Sunday mornings are the best

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Sunday here.   Daylight savings begins today. Which means I am a little late as to the clock.  Mia is trying but she still cannot tell the time.  So I think I will be forgiven. But it amuses me how … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Miss C.. a way over the airwaves

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Jessica from Creativity’s Workshop has interviewed me for her pages and so the farmy and I are on her site today. Jessica is a writer. A spirited and generous writer. She is an Australian,  living and working in China. She so … Continue reading →

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The Drink with the Unpronounceable Name

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

This is going to sound really weird but stay with me. We made a drink out of milk, vodka and oranges.  It is a very old drink. Possibly Eastern European. Possibly made by a very desperate alcoholic who had nothing … Continue reading →

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Bottle Shock – (there’s a song in that!)

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Sometimes, well most of the time, when I smell and taste things I smell or taste them imagining the scents as a barcode. Each smell or taste (and they always work  together) has big flavours and little flavours and hints … Continue reading →

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Meet me here for a Champagne Sunrise on Christmas day and Crackers with cheese!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

I will be here at Dawn on Christmas morning to wish you Merry Christmas.  You will know I am home because there will be a candle burning in the big East window.  The candle is an old family tradition of … Continue reading →

Posted in Organic farming, Photography, Recipes, Vines and Wine | Tagged , , , , | 81 Comments

Let’s Walkabout on the Farmy today!!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

The water in the swimming pool is freezing.  I know this has nothing to do with anything but I like the image! Yesterday was a little warmer so it was a good day to  get back to basics, go on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Organic farming, Photography, Sustainable farming, Vines and Wine | Tagged , , , | 110 Comments