Month: November 2020

• Murphy’s Irish Stout – Review

  

  Murphy’s Stout is a great a stout with a creamy head once poured from the can.  It has quickly became one of my favourite stout’s especially in our Canadian winters.  I typically have this stout anytime of the year. From Murphy’s Murphy’s offers you that uniquely smooth, creamy and wonderfully palatable full bodied stout flavour…

• Baking Powder Biscuits

  

  We received this recipe from our a friend over 35 years ago.  We’ve tried others and always come back to this one which pairs well with our soup recipes! Makes 12 biscuits. Ingredients2 Cups Flour2 tsp Baking Powder1/2 Tsp Salt1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar2 tsp Sugar1/2 Cup Shortening2/3 Cup Milk Directions1. In a large bowl…

• Curried Carrot Creamed Soup

  

  This is a healthy delicious soup with a mild spice that should suit any taste on a cold day. Serves 6 Ingredients1 medium sized onion diced3 cups chopped carrots6 cups Chicken Stock low or no salt1/2 cup Cream1 Tbsp Butter1/4 tsp Cardamom1/4 tsp Hot Curry Powder1/4 tsp Cumin1/4 Tsp Parsley2 Bay leaves1 tsp salt Directions1.…

• Scouring a Fine Fleece

  

  Scouring fleece does not have to be frightening.  Follow these steps and you will have clean felt free locks. Scouring With Dish SoapIn my last post I went though how to separate locks and prepare for the scouring or washing stage. Fine fleeces tend to be heavy with lanolin.  To get this grease out I…

• Pinot Noir: 40 Knots Winery – Review

  

  The WinePinot Noir 115 Amphora 2017. Murlo is a 40 Knots Winery Aficionado Club member and our recent wine package included this incredible Pinot Noir. Our Wine NotesThe Pinot Noir is a light body red wine with a smooth taste palette from beginning to finish.  We recommend this Pinot Noir to anyone including those who…

• Sorting the Fleece

  

  Sorting The FleeceIn my last post I explained how I sorted the fleece into sections. The neck area was one pile, the back, the sides and finally the britch area. The picture below shows the neck in front of the green line , the britch behind the red line, wool from the back is between…

• McEwan’s Scotch Ale – Review

  

  McEwan’s Scotch Ale is one of my all time favourite ales especially during the cold Canadian winters!  I prefer to drink this strong ale slightly chilled (not cold) to capture the full flavours of this great ale has to offer. This is great ale to sip this by pouring a few ounces at a time…

• Qualities of a Good Fleece

  

  Fleece Purchase and Inspection When purchasing a fleece, you want to look for certain characteristics.The fleece should be fairly open. In the photo below you can see the individual locks. If the fleece is all stuck together, I would not purchase the fleece. If the locks seem stuck together it could be a bit felted.…

• Watercolour Chickadee

  

  It’s been within the last 6-8 months that I have attempted to figure out watercolour painting.  This makes me truly a beginner. I have always used acrylics and found them to be very forgiving, allowing you the option to go back over a spot you are not happy with.  Watercolours vexed me.  My brain just…

• Thai Style Spicy Peanut Sauce Stir Fry with Noodles

  

  This recipe is is simple to create with a lot of flavour and has become one of our favourites. Serves 4 Ingredientsone large chicken breast chopped into 1” cubes (pork can be substituted)3Tbsp canola oil1-17 oz bag of frozen Thai Stir Fry Vegetables1/3 Cup peanut Butter10 oz angle hair pasta (or vermicelli)*1tsp chilli flakes**1/2 tsp…