The Blog Of Dan
6 06 2015
I decided today, to finally start brewing my own beer at home. I have never brewed beer before, so it was something of a challenge. I’m not new to brewing, I have done Wines, Cider and English Ginger Beer. The type without hops. Today I started to brew a beer called Woodfordes Wherry. It’s a […]
24 03 2015
A Cucamelon is a small cucumber-like fruit that are shaped like baby watermelons. It originates from Mexico. Cucamelons have a cucumber-like taste with a touch of lime. Which makes them perfect for adding to salads, pickling, adding in a Gin and tonic or even making a fresh Chilli Salsa. I plan to try all the above. I want to […]
18 02 2015
I wanted to grow something different this year. I have never grown Camellia sinensis before. But it would make a nice indoor plant which can be harvested from. Camellia sinensis is the plant Tea is produced from. I’m growing Camellia sinensis var. assamica. This is the Indian variety. Camellia sinensis on it’s own is the Chinese variety. […]
17 02 2015
I have started to plan what Chilli Plants I wish to grow this year. They will be started in my heated propagator, then matured in my home-made light-box. I will be planting the seeds in Jiffy7 Pellets. These are individual biodegradable seed containers. This year it’s mostly going to be compact chilli plants. As I […]
31 12 2014
As the year 2014 draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking what I want to do in the year 2015, and look back at 2014. In 2014 I started doing Home-brewing and Growing chills for use in cooking and chutney making. I wish to continue this in 2015 and grow even more chills. […]
27 12 2014
Over the Summer, I ended up growing a fair amount of chilli plants, varying in different heat levels from low to high. I grew Masquerade, Thai Red, Basket Of Fire, Habanero, Bhut Jolokia and Trinidad Scorpion. I decided to start to cook with them, and thought why not make some Chutneys. As my friend Matt has […]
26 12 2014
Total Time2 1/2 HoursPrep Time30 Minuets Cooking Time2 HoursMakes4-5 X 227Gram JarsCut and Dice the Onions, Finely mince the garlic and ginger.Over a medium heat, heat the oil and gently cook the Garlic and Chilli for a minuet, then add the onions and cinnamon. Taking care to not burn them as you gently cook them.Add the sugar, tomato purée and vinegar. Bring […]
26 12 2014
Total Time2 1/2 HoursPrep Time30 MinuetsCooking Time2 1/2 HoursMakes5 X 227Gram JarsPeel the Mangos and then cut the fruit off the large seed. Keep it chunky as you cut it. Finely mince the garlic and ginger.Over a medium heat, heat the oil and gently cook the Garlic, Ginger and Chilli for a minuet, then add the […]
26 12 2014
Total Time2 1/2 HoursPrep Time30 Minuets Cooking Time2 HoursMakes4-5 X 227Gram JarsBoil some water in a large pan and have another pan ready filled with cold water. Cut a little X in the bottom of each tomato, and then blanch the tomatoes in the hot water for around 1 minuet until the skin starts to gently peel. Then put […]
26 12 2014
Total Time50 HoursPrep Time48 HoursCooking Time2 HoursMakes5 X 227Gram JarsCut the 10 limes into eight wedges each. Place in large glass bowl, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cooking salt and stir well to ensure all the limes are coated. Then cover with plastic wrap or lid and leave for 48 hours in the fridge, stirring occasionally.Drain […]