ciao tutti!! Where were you 12 months ago and what were you doing?
Terranzo the Winemaker and Maria the Little Cellar Rat were up to their ears and whiskers getting ready for the 2019 CHILDERS FESTIVAL LONG TABLE DINNER IN THE WINERY. Memories of wonderful times past … nourishing the present and providing a beacon of hope for the future.
CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY FRID 24TH JULY 10AM -4PM.
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FRENCH LAMB HOTPOT Oven 180C serves 4-6
- 6 X lamb forequarter chops
- 1 X large purple onion diced
- garlic to personal choice
- 3/4 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 x coffee mug of dry red wine
- a few shakes of soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce
- 2 X sprigs thyme
- 1 X sprig rosemary
- 1 X large bay leaf
- 4-5 basil leaves torn
- few shakes dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cut each chop into 2, removing fat as much fat as possible.
- Lightly brown onion and garlic > casserole dish
- Lightly brown lamb. Meat slices tend to curl so using mini tongs in left hand, lift pieces up a little and with kitchen scissors in right hand make 3 or 4 slits so that meat sits flat in pan. > into casserole dish.
- De-glaze pan with red wine, toms and water + pepper salt + dried herbs> on top of meat in dish.
Liquid should well and truly cover the meat. Add eater if necessary. Poke fresh herbs down under liquid.
Lid on > into oven, cook approx 1 hour. Test with sharp instrument if cooked. Do usual soaking up of any fat with paper towelling.
Steam chunky carrots and add to pot just before serving. Thicken with a little of your usual (GF use Cornflour) and serve with jacket potatoes and green beans.
ciao tutti!! The precipitation has washed everything and isn’t it good to see some green.
Just the sort of weather for making a French Lamb Hot Pot with some beautiful lamb chops from BUCKS BUTER SHOPPE- CHILDERS VILLAGE, fresh herbs from the winery Herb patch and some old dry red. That’s what TERRANZO THE WINEMAKER and MARIA THE LITTLE CELLAR RAT are dining on this evening.
CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY WED 22 JULY 10AM-4PM
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ciao tutti!! Woden’s Day again and a little precipitation here on the Hill.
Did anyone say Spicy Pumpkin Soup? Sounds like a a good suggestion for Lunch today.
CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY WED 22 JULY 10AM-4PM
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ciao tutti!! Apollo looks a little unwell this morning as he struggles to break through the clouds. No complaining by the Little Cellar Rat if it means there’s rain on the way! CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY TUES 21ST JULY 10AM -4PM 4126 1311 4126 3470 0408 875 305
You know how much TLCR loves those fresh herbs, almost as much as those flexi-buckets, put to use here as a watering system. Brick in the bottom to allow pots to drain, light and easy to re-cycle the water.
buona cucina! alla prossima!
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ciao tutti!
Packham Pears – packed with flavour, texture, seasonal goodness
Enjoy chunked with yoghurt for breakfast
Buy firm, sit on kitchen bench for 2-3 days to ripen and develop flavour
for a Delicious Dessert idea: Slice thickly, cook both sides in butter, allow to caramelise then add squeeze vanilla, sprinkle of mixed spice or Chinese 5 Spice a little soft brown sugar, shaving of lemon zest.
Serve with pouring cream, vanilla icecream on bnb plate with knife fork and spoon.
mi dispiace….The Little Cellar Rat and TErranzo the winemaker got carried away with the deliciousness and didn’t get to take a pic of the finished product. buona cucina! alla prossima!
ciao tutti! What’s happening for you on this glorious July Sunday? Feet in the sun, catching up on the weekend papers or maybe a riveting novel (hard copy or digital, whatever is your preference) or maybe it’s a chance for some time in the garden.
CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY SUN 19TH JULY 10AM-3PM
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Another beautiful Saturday morning here on the Hill.
CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY FOR TASTINGS AND SALES 10AM -4PM
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ciao tutti!! Fabulous Friday here on the Hill. I bet those scarves are getting a good workout. 3 Cheers for the Hugh Grant Knot!
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Cellar Rat’s Tip: A Wine Pump and Champagne stopper are very useful assistants if you don’t consume a bottle of wine or sparkling in one sitting. These are what the Little Cellar Rat uses but find ones that suit you. alla prossima!
ciao tutti! Thursday 16th July and YES, the Cellar Door is open for tastings and take-away sales today 10am -4pm. 4126 1311 4126 3470 0408 875 305
Don’t forget when you are in the Cellar for to ask for some fresh rosemary from our Winery Herb patch. It is so aromatic and a wonderful cooking companion for all things roasted from vegetables through to lamb, beef and chicken.
Enjoy all things including alcohol in moderation …. and accompanied by good food and magnificent company.
alla prossima….. buono cucina!
The Perfect Stop-Over Point to
Explore South East Queensland
- Located at our winery - Hill Of Promise!
- Situated half-way between Brisbane & Rockhampton
- 40 minutes to Bundaberg
- 50 minutes to Maryborough
- 30 minutes to Woodgate beach
- 60 minutes to Hervey Bay & Departure points for Fraser Island & Lady Elliott Island
- 2.25 hours to 1770 - The departure point for Lady Musgrave Island
