Loving...our new morning routine. Milking the cow first-up is just the best way to start the day. Milking is so peaceful, and most mornings I also get to watch the sun come up whilst I milk
Eating...watermelon
Drinking...anything that is cold! Iced chocolates are my favourite when the warm weather comes
Wearing...summer clothes
Feeling...quite emotionally up and down. We seem to have hit another patch with strong contrasts, some great things are happening but it's not an easy road we're treading and some days I guess I'm just worn out
Wanting...the wet season to start. I'm tired of the dust and the dryness, athough I am grateful that we are not as dry as some other parts of Australia
Thinking...about our chickens. Most of our laying flock is reaching retirement, eggs are scarce these days and I'm not quite sure what to do about it.
Dreaming...about what this place will look like in ten years time, and how we'll hopefully be running it by then
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We tried a new cheese yesterday! So far all we have made is whole milk ricotta, which is a far faster, easier cheese than all the others. Yesterday we tried making fetta, and we think our cheese may have worked! We'll be able to taste it in a few days, as that is all the time it needs in it's brine before it's ready to eat. I do hope it tastes good!
On another cheese note, isn't that little cheese platter above just gorgeous? We enjoyed it a weekend or two ago at a local 'dairyland' cafe, where these cheeses were made. It was presented in such a beautiful way that I just had to snap a photo of it!
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What's happening in your world right now?
I'd love it if you'd share your own here & now on your blog!
We tried a new cheese yesterday! So far all we have made is whole milk ricotta, which is a far faster, easier cheese than all the others. Yesterday we tried making fetta, and we think our cheese may have worked! We'll be able to taste it in a few days, as that is all the time it needs in it's brine before it's ready to eat. I do hope it tastes good!
On another cheese note, isn't that little cheese platter above just gorgeous? We enjoyed it a weekend or two ago at a local 'dairyland' cafe, where these cheeses were made. It was presented in such a beautiful way that I just had to snap a photo of it!
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I'd love it if you'd share your own here & now on your blog!
Sarah xx
New cheese that you make yourself ... mmmm! All of your new ventures sound so exciting and I'm slightly jealous. Love that shot of Rilla? or is it the pup. We're going back into the deep freeze here, so eating watermelon and drinking iced chocolate in the heat of the day is hard to imagine now. Enjoy your day! Wendy x
ReplyDeleteThat's a shot of Rilla, just before we went to lock up the sheep the other evening :-) I'd do anything for a spot of cold weather here today! Although I'm not sure I'd like snow....stay warm xx
DeleteOh cheese homemade or otherwise...so good! Love that platter. You have some pretty light happening at your place Sarah. Iced chocolate is such a good idea. I think it is the time of the year to feel slightly emotional and worn out. It just all compounds after a while doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments on my blog too...I totally relate. Christmas is not always all tinsel and happy families :) x
The light is pretty at the moment, the sun is so strong but just before setting it mellows out into a lovely golden light :-) Yes I think it is partly this time of year for some reason, and also the change in season....I don't like the heat and for some reason I battle with it for the beginning of summer before giving up and excepting it lol.
DeleteThank-you for your comment too! One of my favourite things about the silly season is going Christmas light looking - so pretty! xx
Yes that cheese platter is stunning! As are all of your shots Sarah! That bloom is so beautiful and I do hope the wet season comes soon for you all! Looks like you are so very busy friend...and I hope someone out there can help you with your chickens! Keep us posted on how things are going! Here is to wonderful adventures! Nicole xo
ReplyDeleteThank-you for your kind comment Nicole :-) Hope you and your family are well x
DeleteYour photos are always wonderful. And your thoughts .. I love the way your words flow so beautifully. Wish I could send you some of our rain ..
ReplyDeleteThank-you so much Julie! Your comment just made my day! If only you could send us some rain! I'm sure we'll get some rain when the time is right though :-)
DeleteWell, we're drinking anything that is warm now. But like you, our eggs are scarce. =) We are celebrating Thanksgiving today here in America...and I am thankful for your little corner of the world that you share so freely with all of us. Blessings to you! Nancy
ReplyDeleteThank-you Nancy! Happy Thanksgiving to you, I hope you have a wonderful day x
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