Happy Easter everyone! We got up early at 6.40 for the traditional easter egg hunt. The poor bunny couldn't hide a single egg in the garden because of the rain - but hurrah for all our covered areas and window boxes. There's one happy lass who found 20 eggs, including the Hello Kitty egg she had her heart set on. Then hubby and I went back to bed for an extra snooze and I've just finished my delicious breakfast of hot cross bun, lashings of butter and a bowl of coffee. Mmmmmmm.We're off to the Farmer's Market this morning. My husband's finally coming along to check out the topiary buxus they have on sale {cheaper than at the nursery}. So I'm planning on loading up on seasonal fruit and veg and buying some saltbush lamb for a traditional easter dinner. Mmmmm.
Yesterday's trip to Singleton was a success. We bought two gorgeous jars topped with a wee birdy {pics to come} and found this fabulous iron wall hanging that's perfect for a bare spot on our back verandah. It's just the right size and has places for two pots - that I'm going to plant out with violet odorata. Delish. Once I've got the flowers, I'll post some images. Perfect.
We also had a yummo lunch at Worn Out Wares {so worth the drive to Singleton}. Three of us fell in love with a pumpkin, bacon, feta and pinenut tart. The most delicate, nutty shortcrust-ish pastry {very thin, very browned - but perfect} was filled with layers of sweet, thinly sliced steamed {!} pumpkin, crumbled feta and deliciously browned bacon and pinenuts. Served with a pile of dressed greens this was simply scrumptuous. I would never have thought to have steamed the pumpkin but it was soft, yet held its shape and allowed the natural taste of the pumpkin to shine.
How's easter treating you?
Sounds like you have a lovely Easter Sunday planned :) . Ours started with choc and willmost likely continue with more throughout the day ;)
ReplyDeleteGreek marinated butterflied leg of saltbush lamb, three bunches of baby asparagus, leeks, spinach and pumpkin later - we're all set for a delicious dinner!
ReplyDeleteyay YOU!! Farmers markets are so inspiring aren't they? Can't wait to hear all the fabulous things you're going to whip up!
ReplyDeleteEaster Sunday dinner is going to be yummmy!
We're recovering from the Sydney Easter Show - what a big day THAT was. xxx
Oh Liss, the scents coming from my kitchen at the moment are divine. Roasting the lamb on a bed of onions and rosé and carrots, kipflers and potkin are coated in olive oil and pink salt roasting on the shelf above. Leeks going in in, five, four, three...
ReplyDeleteGlad you and the frills enjoyed the show - what a lovely thing to do together!