Winter approaching
May 11, 2011 in Uncategorized
Kaggelvuur for three nights in a row, perpetual mist, bouts of rain… a huge appetite. On the West Coast, winter’s got more than just a foot in the door.
All the signs are there – including my cravings, which have started to shift from anything remotely comforting, to all things really rich and stewy. With plenty of red wine.
At Oep ve Koep salad starters have been replaced by hearty soups, and for mains I’ve included a slightly-spicier-than-usual quince curry (tender, meaty wedges of quince – here, pictured in the pot).
I’ve finally spotted the first young sprouts of oxalis sticking out from underneath the ‘forest floor’ in Oep ve Koep’s backyard – a sure sign that the bredie season is upon us.
And I’m happy to report that my potted indigenous ‘herb garden’ (of Toffie fame) is looking better and greener than ever before.
Winter approaching… Even the kreefbakkies are preparing for hibernation.
Zabwan said on May 11, 2011
So different from our warm sunny autumn days! Although we’ve had so much rain this past week I’m thinking we’re in the Cape
lulu1979 said on May 11, 2011
wanneer jam ons dude?
TheCreativePot said on May 12, 2011
Ek kan my nie ophou verkyk aan daai kweper kerrie nie. Sit jy net kwepers in? Dit lyk flippen lekker, het juis nou die dag verby ‘n hoop kwepers gestap in die winkel en gewonder wat om daarmee te maak. Gaan nog die idee van jou steel.
sardinesontoast said on May 12, 2011
Net kweper ja. Tomato-based, met Cape Malay spice mix en buttermilk. Tweak it slightly sweeter.
sardinesontoast said on May 12, 2011
Kweper-jam? Snap your fingers, I’ll be there.
sardinesontoast said on May 12, 2011
Strange thing with Paternoster is, if you drive out of town – about 5km inland – the sun can be shining. We live inside a cosy, semi-permanent foggy cloud.
lulu1979 said on May 13, 2011
MickyM said on May 13, 2011
Hi K – yip winter is on the way – we have had two misty days here in RK and today it’s still covered in mist. I so look foward to the hearty winter food and red wine. Time for yummy soups with crusty bread or slow cooked lucious stews and 4 hour slow roasted mutton legs with crispy spicy roast potatoes. Roll on winter…..
Freshly-Ground said on May 14, 2011
I’m fascinated by this indigenous herb garden.
Where could I get more info on this?