Month: January 2021

• Drum Carding a Fine Fleece

  

  Welcome back to our series of posts on processing our Rambouillet fleece from start to finish. Previously we covered how to Flick card locks.  You may recall that I stated  once locks are flick  carded, my preference is to then to put that fibre through a drum carder.  I like to complete this stage to…

• Time to Order Garden Seeds

  

  You might just think talking about garden seeds in the dead of winter that we are off our gourd here at Murlo.  There is however a method to our madness. Seed catalogues tend to start showing up in November.  We put them away until after the Christmas decorations come down and then pull them out.…

• Savoury Mashed Parsnips

  

  A quick side dish and a great alternative to peas and carrots. Serves 8! Ingredients8 Cups parsnips cut in 1” cubes1 tsp ground sage1 tsp ground thyme1/2 Tbsp minced garlic1/2 tsp salt3 Tbsp butter1/3 Cup milk or half and half Directions1. In a large pot put the cubes parsnips, salt  and a couple inches of…

• Home Cured and Smoked Lean Bacon

  

  Murlo smokes meat and this recipe is a must for anyone beginning in the smoking hobby. Serves 6. Ingredients4 Tbsp Morton Tender Quick curing salt3 Tbsp Maple Syrup2 Tbsp Mustard seed16 whole cloves10 whole allspice seeds5 Cups water3Lb Pork shoulder blade roast Directions1. Make a brine mixing the first 6 ingredients together in a large…

• Jameson Irish Whiskey – Review

  

  Jameson Irish Whiskey was a gift from a friend and my first introduction to Irish whiskey. I was immediately taken a back with how incredibly light and smooth it was the very first taste.  I’ve been hooked ever since! From the Jameson DistilleryJameson Irish Whiskey is triple distilled, twice as smooth, one of a kind. …

• Murlo 2020 – Year In Review

  

                                                       ———Special Edition: Murlo 2020 in Review Newsletter ——– Happy New Year Murlo Followers!

• Bacon Wrapped Marinated Chicken Thighs

  

  We enjoy chicken thighs and cook them quite often.  This is our new take by wrapping bacon slices around the thighs to cook either on the grill or in the oven. Serves 2. Ingredients4 chicken thighs1/2C red wine1 Tbsp rosemary1 Tbsp Chive blossom infused vinegar*1/4 tsp seasoning salt2 Tbsp Canola oil12 slices of bacon Directions1.…

• Pinot Auxerrois: 40 Knots Winery – Review

  

  Murlo is a 40 Knots Winery Aficionado member.  We received this Pinot Auxerrois wine as part of the members package and is an excellent wine. The WinePinot Auxerrois (French Oak) 2018 – White wineSmall Batch Our Tasting NotesWe found this medium body wine dry with a medium citrus (lemon/lime) hit on the palette and a…

• Flick Carding a Fine Fleece

  

  In previous posts I covered how to scour or wash locks and I also covered how to dye those locks.  Now that the wool is dry what’s the next step?  Well we are now at the stage where we will prepare the locks for spinning. There are several ways to accomplish this, often dependent upon…

• 1000 Stories Zinfandel (Bourbon Aged) – Review

  

  A Murlo friend recently recommended the 2017 1000 Stories Zinfandel (Bourbon Aged) Batch #62 California wine.  This wine did not disappoint!  This is a wine to consider even for a casual wine drinker looking for a quality red wine for a special occasion. From 1000 Stories1000 Stories begins its aging like most Zinfandels: in wine…