GETTING DOWN & DIRTY

After the trip to the Nursery, the excitement continued all the way home. Unpacking the bag of compost and the plants was an experience, Colby determined to help get these plants into the ground. After some planning, the holes were dug, compost added with great attention to detail. Concentration was obvious on his face. This was a serious business ... Well, the picture tells the tale.
In a small garden, every spot is prime and precious. So careful planning is essential. Mandy has been quite successful in her attempt at growing chillies and herbs in between her flowering plants. Keeping the cats out has been a major job. Anything from rocks and shells to fencing to keep them from scratching in the ground. Now that the plants are spreading out, it is much easier.
It is such a pleasure to have parsley and chives as well as thyme and mint fresh on hand when whipping up a salad or savoury muffins.
Speaking of that, I have a favourite Cheese & Chive Muffin recipe to share with you. This is always a hit with visitors, old and young!

CHEESE & CHIVE MUFFINS
1 Cup Flour
2 teasp Baking Pwd
pinch Mustard pwd
pinch Cayenne Pepper
1&1/2 c Grated Cheese
3 T chopped Chives
1 Egg mixed with 200ml Milk

Mix together all ingredients except Milk mixture.
Now add Milk mix and fold in. Don't overmix.
Spoon into greased muffin pan
Bake for 15min at 200C till golden brown.

You can add chopped ham or bacon bits also as an extra.
Have fun and above all, ENJOY EATING them : )

FUN PLACE FOR KIDS!

We discovered a great play park where kids can spend HOURS playing on various jungle gyms, slides, swings etc as well as have a ride on a mini train. The train is fueled with bio fuel so environment friendly! Parent friendly too! There are many mechanical rides to go on, like the flying horses and quad bikes. There is even an huge indoor play area complete with jumping castles and a restaurant. You really can spend the whole day there. Many people use the facility of fenced off theme areas for kids parties. Needless to say, we had to try it out. Much fun and excitement!!

On the same premises is a huge plant nursery. Hens and chicks roam free and every now and then a cock crows. Really feels like you are on the farm. Mandy bought some plants and the compost to go with it of course ... so it's home to plant. Colby is going to help. Check next blog ...