After the hectic past weeks of judging and then sewing the variations of the gorgeous winning quilts for the Dream Challenge I'm taking some time out to enjoy the weather and the garden. The weather in Cornwall has been fantastic and the veggie patch is looking pretty good - that is more than can be said for me in my stylish garden shoes!
I've never grown carrots before and I can't imagine why. We have had a bumper crop of them and of course courgettes always do well. Any recipes for courgettes gratefully received - I always run out of ideas on what to do with them.
... and notice those lovely blueberries.
And now to impress all you golfers out there. Playing with my friend Lesley at St. Mellion this week I drove to about six feet of the flag on a par 3 and then not to be outdone she drove and landed right beside me. However not so impressive is the fact that we both missed our birdie puts!
It's lovely not being attached to the sewing machine or the computer for a while although there is still so much to be done both with the Challenge book and also the Antique to Heirloom book which we are working on as well. However, you've just got to make the most of the sun while it's shining. Hope you are all enjoying it as well.
You will be sorry you asked for Zucchini recipes! Here is Australia's favourite.
Zucchini Slice
• 5 eggs
• 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour, sifted
• 375g zucchini, grated
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 200g rindless bacon, chopped (or ham)
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 60ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
Any other vegies can be put in too. I par-boil Potatoes and slice/dice, grated carrot or broccoli goes well.
• Preheat oven to 170°C. Grease and line a 30 x 20cm lamington pan.
• Beat the eggs in a large bowl until combined. Add the flour and beat until smooth, then add zucchini, onion, bacon, cheese and oil and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared pan and bake in oven for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
Posted by: Fran Williams | July 29, 2011 at 12:02 AM
Thank you so much Fran - I shall try it this weekend.
Posted by: pam lintott | July 29, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Fran,
I tried your recipe last night and it was FANTASTIC. I cannot believe I have never seen that recipe before - no wonder it's one of Australia's favourites. I didn't know whether I had to cook the bacon first so I did. It also used five lovely eggs and we always have excess from our chickens. This is definitely going to be a regular in the summer - thank you so much.
Posted by: pam lintott | July 30, 2011 at 10:16 AM