The Good Earth Gang’s Big Night Out

Now when I refer to the big night you may all be thinking, ooh la la, the gang from The Good Earth went out for some delicious delicacies, some fine wine or brew, and perhaps a rowdy night of  politics, food theory and some all out rants. You could not be further from...

Wine for earthlings

What comes first – the winery or the wine? It is going to be a close call I’d say, as in a little over a week, the 2008 Good Earth Chardonnay will be flowing into bottles.  Nicolette has spoken very highly of her builder, but even he may struggle to beat...

A Kiwi in our midst

I sat at the winery construction site for a few hours this morning pondering the lack of animal life in this neck of the woods. What was once fertile hunting ground in now just some sterile concrete blocks. Oh well, doesn’t matter to me, I’m the lover not...

If you can’t stand the heat….

Well today was definately one of the HOTTEST days in the kitchen this year, there is no doubt. Luckily I can stand the heat , and whether I want to or notI have no choice but to stay in the kitchen. No leaving until I’m done. I was not as hot as the poor guys...

Jammin and more…

Made a deeelicious batch of apricot jam with Elizabeth Baird on Tuesday.  She inspired me to try mixing apricots with my favourite early golden plums!  Yum!  I have a pot ready to go tomorrow. Had a GREAT lunch together at The Kitchen House,  Ross and Wendy...