Winter necessities...Wool, Alpaca, Cashmere

 on Sale....

It has really been very cold here in Victoria the past few weeks and the snow is falling heavily in the resorts and it got me thinking that I really need more 'winter woollies' as we say here in Australia.

Image - Creswick Woollen Mills
Don't you just love theses animals, at home at Creswick Woollen Mills!

I love the feel of wool and of course, for those of you who read my blog regularly, I have a passion also for Alpaca and Cashmere and such a bonus when the majority of Creswick's products are Made in Australia. 

At Creswick  the wonderful soft and luxurious natural fibres are ideal for this cold, cold weather we are experiencing.

However, best news, Creswick are having a SALE and there are some really good bargains! Wonderful Alpaca throws, womens and childrens wear.....I treated myself with a wonderful new throw.....sooooo warm!

Alpaca pillows and quilts, Made in Australia....excellent quality....see their website for details and the Creswick locations...here

Have you purchased any of the Creswick range? What is your preference? 

 Wool?  Alpaca or Cashmere?

Keep warm and enjoy!...............Wendy

Australian Salmon - Salt & Pepper Recipe

As my family and friends are aware, I am a lover of Australian Salmon, any time, anywhere, any meal, I just love it...and what's more it is good for me!  

So once again from the Tassal website, here is a recipe that is quick, simple and easy.  Tassal have many hints and recipes on how to cook salmon, and this is only one of many on how to cook salmon...here

Ingredients

• 4   170 g  Tassal salmon portions, skin off, cut into large pieces
• 3 tbsp cornflour
• 2 tsp flaked salt
• 3 tbsp rice flour
• 2 tsp castor sugar
• 2 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp ginger, ground
• 1 lime, zested
• oil for shallow frying

to garnish

• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 2 red chillis finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, sliced finely
• 1 tsp oil

Step 1

Combine the cornflour, flaked salt, rice flour, castor sugar, white pepper, ginger and lime zest together in a small bowl and mix well. Place half the mixture into a large plastic bag.

Step 2

Place a Tassal salmon piece into the plastic bag and shake vigorously until the piece is dusted evenly in the mixture. Remove and set aside, repeat with remaining salmon.

Step 3

Heat a small amount of oil in a small frying pan and sauté the garlic, chilli and spring onions for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

Heat approximately 10cm of oil in a wok or deep frying pan over a medium heat until oil is hot but not smoking (approximately 180°C).

Step 5

Shallow fry salmon for 2 -3 minutes on each side until golden brown, remove and drain on absorbent paper. Repeat with remaining salmon.

Step 6

Serve salmon over a bed of salad leaves or stir fry vegetables sprinkled with a little extra salt & pepper seasoning. Garnish with sautéed garlic, chilli and spring onions and a wedge of lemon or lime.

I don't know if this accords with the restrictions of one of my favourite bloggers...Fructose Friendly Foodie...but there are sure to be some adaptations which would suit....

Do you like this recipe or do you have a salmon recipe that you would like to share and  comment on?   

Enjoy....Wendy

Jazz, Blues & Gospel.....Marilyn Keller

The great jazz, blues and gospel singer, Marilyn Keller, is once again being presented by Jazz Australia.  This is something we in Australia seldom have the chance to hear live and it will be a very special experience for all concerned. The musicians accompanying her are all unique in their own right and this collaboration with Marilyn will be something very special and not to be missed.

Marilyn, a majestic and beautiful woman with an extraordinary voice and riveting stage presence, has a spell-binding effect on audiences. Her incredible voice imparts honesty and depth of feeling as she reaches into the soul of her songs.

 MARILYN KELLER 

Jazz, blues and gospel – Portland, Oregon, USA

with 

The Stephen Grant Quintet;

 Stephen Grant, piano; 

Jonathan Hunt,

clarinet and sax; 

Matt Jodrell,

 trumpet;

 Michelle Scully, bass

  

Ian Smith, drums 

At

 St Andrew’s Church, 

 cnr. Church and New Streets,

Brighton,

On

Sunday July 6th 1.30 for 2pm

Tickets: Adult/Conc. $45 

Children free. General Admission

Refreshments will be served at interval and a bar service will be available.

ALL ENQUIRIES: JAZZ AUSTRALIA 5258 3936

Bookings can be made by credit card with Try Booking online at www.trybooking.com/86833 and  type in Marilyn Keller. 

Tickets will be supplied online.

Jazz Australia certainly engage wonderful artists...Enjoy, Wendy