April 2008

Just discovered that …

Costoluto Fiorentino , the huge befsteak tomatoes are not really bush types but actually vine tomatoes that could extend for up to 4 feet.

Gulp

A delicious Italian variety ideal for salads or cooking.

Tall, vigorous plants start to fruit early, and it’s a steady producer, cropping over a long period. Gives a heavy yield of huge, juicy, ribbed red fruit over a long season.

Brought to you from the gardeners of Florence.

Fat, red & ribbed, tall vine.

Note: This really is a very good tomato, with high yields of very big fruit. And others agree. In fact, those of you who read ‘Garden Answers’ Magazine may have seen a full page advert for a new ‘Miracle’ tomato last year, at the outrageous price of almost £4 a packet. If you read the small print you’ll see that the variety they were offering was actually ‘Costoluto Fiorentino’

Just discovered that …

Costoluto Fiorentino , the huge befsteak tomatoes are not really bush types but actually vine tomatoes that could extend for up to 4 feet.

Gulp

A delicious Italian variety ideal for salads or cooking.

Tall, vigorous plants start to fruit early, and it’s a steady producer, cropping over a long period. Gives a heavy yield of huge, juicy, ribbed red fruit over a long season.

Brought to you from the gardeners of Florence.

Fat, red & ribbed, tall vine.

Note: This really is a very good tomato, with high yields of very big fruit. And others agree. In fact, those of you who read ‘Garden Answers’ Magazine may have seen a full page advert for a new ‘Miracle’ tomato last year, at the outrageous price of almost £4 a packet. If you read the small print you’ll see that the variety they were offering was actually ‘Costoluto Fiorentino’

Techno Sheep Burner – For Andy O

Indie meets techno meets Fatboy Mad and new software.

Regards to Fee , The Bros Denning & Smiley & TSL [ USA ] For being my test audience.

Techno Sheep Burner – For Andy O

Indie meets techno meets Fatboy Mad and new software.

Regards to Fee , The Bros Denning & Smiley & TSL [ USA ] For being my test audience.

Only Parasitic Lies

One Of Two I have managed to finish today.

This is the smaller of the two. 11:54 minutes

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Only Parasitic Lies

One Of Two I have managed to finish today.

This is the smaller of the two. 11:54 minutes


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Seasonal Soup

Before I forget Hippy Burpday Matron

Whilst I was travelling I encountered many styles and flavours from all my hosts.

Japanese / Thai / Chinese / German / Aussie ???

But the wonderful sea food restaurant owned and managed by a friend of HKH called Martin was without doubt the tops.

Something I’m never likely to experience again.

So it got me thinking what can I come up with for a soup that will suit the palettes of my hosts.

Butternut Squash, Crab & Chilli is the result.

Serves 4

1 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion , finely chopped
1 Clove Garlic , Crushed
1 Medium Butternut Squash , roughly chopped
1 Stick Lemongrass
Pinch of Chilli Flakes
500ml veggie Stock
140ml Coconut Milk
120g ( 4 1/4 oz.. ) White Crab plus brine if using tinned
1 Tablespoon Fresh Coriander , chopped

Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Squeeze Of Lime

Heat oil in the pan , add onion , garlic , butternut squash , cook gently approx. 10 mins.

Peel the tough outer skins of the lemongrass , bash and bruise to release the oils then add this with the chilli flakes to the pan and fry approx. 10 mins

Add the stock , bring to boil , cover and simmer gently until squash is cooked.

Cool a little and remove the lemon grass.

Blend until smooth.

Add coconut milk, crab meat and most of the coriander.

Season to taste , reheat for approx. 5 mins.

Add a squeeze of lime to taste , sprinkle with remainder of coriander and serve.

Consume.

FAO : Junya & Thomas : Maybe Kaffir Lime leaves could be added with the lemon grass.

FAO : HKH : It’s something different for you to try out on Martin when you next host him.

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