buzzing with inspiration

took this pic while visiting my friend in toowoomba.
this gorgeous tree was literally thrumming with bees!

up, up and away

i figured i should start posting some photos and info about the orchard...it's still very much in the setting up phase - but just had to share the little things that inspire me day by day.

blogging is very new to me to...so i guess there's no real time to learn like the present!

feeling a bit sleepy right now thanks to the best winter soup ever - big thanks to our mate simon for the recipe!!

Special Winter Minestrone

• sautay 1.5 large diced onions with 3 (or 8) cloves of finely diced garlic in olive oil
• add 1-2 stalks of chopped celery
• add 5 vine ripened tomatoes (diced) - cook till they are breaking down
• add 2 tins of italian tomatoes - cook down
• dice 4 medium washed potatoes and microwave until soft
• dice 1.5 cups of jap pumpkin & microwave until soft
• shred half a bunch of fresh basil
• add water & chicken stock
• pan fry 2 chopped chorizo sausages and add to the soup
• add the potato, pumpkin and a tin of 3 bean mix
• add 1 teaspoon of hot chilli sauce or chopped chillies
• add a good dash fo apple cider vinegar
• salt and pepper
• serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and hot bread & butter

enjoy!