Feeding Winter Robins

I've seen a few Robins around this winter and this one in particular seems to be here everyday. My Pumpkin Sweet apple tree keeps it's fruit on all winter and is a great source of food for the robins that over winter here and the ones that return when the ground is still frozen, Cedar Waxwings and Bohemian Waxwings like the apples too.

Treats from the Edwardian Country House Season 1 Full Episode 6 - Leisur...

Published on Feb 16, 2014

The elite of Edwardian society had plenty of time on their hands and they turned the pursuit of leisure into a fine art. Picnics offered a perfect opportunity to combine the Edwardian's love of good food, entertaining and the great outdoors together in one hedonistic mix. A Ribbon Flower, Edwardian Champagne Cup, Iced Biscuits, Pork Pie, Potted Mackerel or Caveach, Potted Shrimps.

Garden Under Lights - Shrove Tuesday Crepes

The Goji Berry seedlings reached a size large enough to be transplanted into there own individual pots. There is something up in the banana pot but I'm not so sure it is a banana. A look at how the Chilli Peppers, Round Black Spanish Radish and Broad Leaf Chives are doing. Getting in some practice for Shrove Tuesday which is next week I make some Crepes.



 Plant List 2014



1. Early Butternut Squash

2. Baby Leaf Blend Mixed Greens

3. Kossak Kohlrabi

4. Blue Curled Scotch Kale

5. Black King Eggplant

6. Fremont Cauliflower

7. Rendero Cabbage

8. Merlin Beets

9. Stevia

10.Italian Dark Green Parsley

11.Bouquet Dill

12.Penny Series Violas - Citrus Mix -- Jump Up -- Penny Lane Mix

13.Tomcat Pepper

14.Patio Star Squash

15.Veseys Basil Blend

16.Broadleaf Chives

17.Monte Gusto Beans

18.Totem Organic Belgian Endive

19.Big Bomb Chilli

20.Thai Chilli

21.French Marigolds from Rob Bob in Australia

22.Cuthbertson Mix Sweet Peas

23.Gardeners Delight Tomato

24.Calypso Cucumber

25.Carrot Bolero

26.Rutabaga York Turnip

27.Broccoli Gypsy

28.Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant

29.Cucumber Rocky

30.Cayenne Pepper

31.Uncle David's Dakota Dessert Squash

32.Crown Pea

33.Ne Plus Ultra Shelling Pea

34.Velour Bush Snap Beans

35.Ethiopian Lentils

36. Cara Potatoes

37. Covington Sweet Potatoes

38. Spanish Round Black Radish

39. Shanghai Express Goji Berries.

40. Yellow Pear Tomatoes

41. French Shallots  (Sets)

42. Spanish Onions (Sets

43. Dwarf Banana - Musa acuminate

44. Olive - Olea europea

45 Coffee - Kona Coffea

46. Lemon Coriander

47. Basil - Petra Red

48. Basil - Lime

49. Green Soup Celery

50. Pak Choi - Dwarf Canton White

51. Parsnip - Guernsey

52. Salsify- Mammoth

53 Swedish Swede - Turnip

Treats from the Edwardian Country House Season 1 Full Episode 5 - Herbs ...

Published on Feb 16, 2014

As unstoppable party animals, the Edwardians had more than their fair share of health problems - and although patent medicines were becoming increasingly available, people still used remedies made from herbs and spices that were passed down from generation to generation. Cleavers Infusion, Dandelion and Burdock Beer, Mushroom Ketchup, Mustard Bath, Peppermint Tincture.

Treats from the Edwardian Country House Season 1 Full Episode 4 - Kitche...

Published on Feb 16, 2014

Practically everything that happened in the great Edwardian houses was about displaying the wealth and enhancing the social status of their owners and the fruit and vegetable gardens of the day were no exception. Chinese Artichoke and Asparagus Salad, Pimms, Pink Shocker, Poires a la Marquise, Rhubarb Bellini, Seakale with Garlic Cream, Strawberry and Oatmeal Face Mask.

Thanking the OldGardenerGuy - Planting Tropicals - Lentil Soup - Birds

I exchanged a few seeds with Rob, OldGardenerGuy, in Finland and received a surprise package in return full of very interesting things that will be added to my garden this summer. Thank you Rob. I received my order of seeds for three different tropical food plants and potted them up in the grow room. If they germinate they should make for some very interesting house plants. Pruned my Chilli Peppers for the second time and reviewed the plants that are growing under lights. Made a very interesting Lentil Soup from a recipe that my sister gave me, topped off with red wine vinegar which surprisingly adds a very nice flavour. To close off the video a look at some of the birds at the winter feeder.



Link to the OldGardenerGuy's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OldGardenerGuy



Link to the Lentil Soup recipe: http://www.cityline.ca/2014/01/last-minute-lentil-soup/?body=http://www.cityline.ca/2014/01/last-minute-lentil-soup/



Link to my Blog: http://dalecaldersblog.blogspot.ca



Updated seed list:



 Plant List 2014



1. Early Butternut Squash

2. Baby Leaf Blend Mixed Greens

3. Kossak Kohlrabi

4. Blue Curled Scotch Kale

5. Black King Eggplant

6. Fremont Cauliflower

7. Rendero Cabbage

8. Merlin Beets

9. Stevia

10.Italian Dark Green Parsley

11.Bouquet Dill

12.Penny Series Violas - Citrus Mix -- Jump Up -- Penny Lane Mix

13.Tomcat Pepper

14.Patio Star Squash

15.Veseys Basil Blend

16.Broadleaf Chives

17.Monte Gusto Beans

18.Totem Organic Belgian Endive

19.Big Bomb Chilli

20.Thai Chilli

21.French Marigolds from Rob Bob in Australia

22.Cuthbertson Mix Sweet Peas

23.Gardeners Delight Tomato

24.Calypso Cucumber

25.Carrot Bolero

26.Rutabaga York Turnip

27.Broccoli Gypsy

28.Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant

29.Cucumber Rocky

30.Cayenne Pepper

31.Uncle David's Dakota Dessert Squash

32.Crown Pea

33.Ne Plus Ultra Shelling Pea

34.Velour Bush Snap Beans

35.Ethiopian Lentils

36. Cara Potatoes

37. Covington Sweet Potatoes

38. Spanish Round Black Radish

39. Shanghai Express Goji Berries.

40. Yellow Pear Tomatoes

41. French Shallots  (Sets)

42. Spanish Onions (Sets

43. Dwarf Banana - Musa acuminate

44. Olive - Olea europea

45 Coffee - Kona Coffea

46. Lemon Coriander

47. Basil - Petra Red

48. Basil - Lime

49. Green Soup Celery

50. Pak Choi - Dwarf Canton White

51. Parsnip - Guernsey

52. Salsify- Mammoth

53 Swedish Swede - Turnip

Treats from the Edwardian Country House Season 1 Full Episode 3 - Entert...

Published on Feb 16, 2014

The Edwardian upper classes were the ultimate big spenders, forever in pursuit of ostentation and style. And when it came to celebrating, the champagne flowed like water. In this programme Hugh sets himself the challenge of hosting a dinner Edwardian style, without busting a gut or breaking the bank. The food includes a soup with oyster croutons, a mutton dish and ice creams made in 100 year old moulds owned by food historian, Ivan Day. Hugh visits wine merchants Berry Bros and Rudd to rediscover the popular Edwardian tipple of Madeira. From the depths of their wine cellar, Simon Berry uncovers a bottle of Edwardian Madeira to crack open for a taste test. Ice sculptors Jamie and Duncan Hamilton give Hugh a quick lesson in ice sculpting. Wielding a chainsaw, Hugh succeeds in making a surprisingly delicate sculpture. Simon Lycett, celebrity floral decorator, visits the house to pass on some ingenious ideas to transform Hugh's dining room into the perfect setting for lavish Edwardian entertaining. Potato Soup with Oyster Crouton, Rolled Mutton Joint, Alexandretta Bombe, Apple Sorbet, Pineapple Ice, Pistachio Ice.
The Edwardian upper classes were the ultimate big spenders, forever in pursuit of ostentation and style. And when it came to celebrating, the champagne flowed like water. In this programme Hugh sets himself the challenge of hosting a dinner Edwardian style, without busting a gut or breaking the bank. The food includes a soup with oyster croutons, a mutton dish and ice creams made in 100 year old moulds owned by food historian, Ivan Day. Hugh visits wine merchants Berry Bros and Rudd to rediscover the popular Edwardian tipple of Madeira. From the depths of their wine cellar, Simon Berry uncovers a bottle of Edwardian Madeira to crack open for a taste test. Ice sculptors Jamie and Duncan Hamilton give Hugh a quick lesson in ice sculpting. Wielding a chainsaw, Hugh succeeds in making a surprisingly delicate sculpture. Simon Lycett, celebrity floral decorator, visits the house to pass on some ingenious ideas to transform Hugh's dining room into the perfect setting for lavish Edwardian entertaining. Potato Soup with Oyster Crouton, Rolled Mutton Joint, Alexandretta Bombe, Apple Sorbet, Pineapple Ice, Pistachio Ice.

Treats from the Edwardian Country House Season 1 Full Episode 2 - Everyd...

Published on Feb 16, 2014

The Edwardian era was a boom time and the gentry set about indulging their senses in all areas of life, so that everything they did became an exercise in luxury. Devilled Kidneys, Scones, Beewax Polish, Hand Cream, Household Hints and Shaving Tips.

Treats from the Edwardian Country House Season 1 Full Episode 1 - Flowers

Published on Feb 16, 2014

The Edwardians loved flowers and they took every opportunity to surround themselves with floral pleasures not only in the garden and the drawing room, but in every corner of the Edwardian house. Champagne and Primrose Jelly, Keeping Orchids, Lavender Bath Soaks and Turkish Delight

And then it snowed some more !!!

Winter Storm at the Cabin

I decided to spend another stormy night in the cabin. It certainly was a wild and stormy night but we didn't get as much snow as was forecast. I baked some buttermilk biscuits and had my dinner and breakfast in the cabin.



Link to my blog: http://dalecaldersblog.blogspot.com

The recipe for the biscuits:



SACO Buttermilk Biscuits



4 Tbsp Buttermilk Powder

2 Cups all purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp sugar

1/3 cup shortening

2/3 cups of water



Preheat oven to 450°F. Sift flour, Saco Cultured Buttermilk Blend, baking powder, soda, salt and sugar into a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is the texture of coarse meal. Make a well in center of flour mixture and pour in water; mix lightly with a fork, just until dry ingredients are moistened and dough holds together. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead lightly two or three times, then roll out with a floured rolling pin to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut in rounds with a floured biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until biscuits are puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven and brush tops of biscuits with melted butter.

Are crows the ultimate problem solvers? - Inside the Animal Mind: Episod...

Published on Feb 4, 2014

Programme website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03tt7jm Dr Alex Taylor sets a difficult problem solving task, will the crow defeat the puzzle?

At the Cabin - In the Grow Room - Baked Donuts

A snowy day in the cabin enjoying the wood fire, reading and watching some birds. A look at how  the pruned pepper plants and goji seedlings are doing and something new to me I've been baking donuts so I make a dozen Buttermilk Donuts with coconut glaze.



Link to Savage North Gardens channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SavageNorthGarden



Link to my blog: http://dalecaldersblog.blogspot.ca

Time lapse walk

On my walk today I took my iPad mini along and with the iStopMotion app made this little time lapse video. Hope you don't get motion sickness it's kind of bouncy.

Pruning Peppers - Black Radish & Goji - Chili sin carne

My Chilli peppers for the most part are ready for their first pruning and I have started some Round Black Spanish Radish and Goji Berries in the grow room. I'm also offering a few Goji seeds to anyone who would like some, while my supply lasts. I made a large pot of Vegetarian Chilli and showed you how I do it.



Link to my blog: http://dalecaldersblog.blogspot.ca



Link to Stephen Legaree's Channel:



http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7XYsCA4dn2z57JwAJYv-Ww



 Plant List 2014



Seaboost Sea Weed Fertilizer

1. Early Butternut Squash

2. Baby Leaf Blend Mixed Greens

3. Kossak Kohlrabi

4. Blue Curled Scotch Kale

5. Black King Eggplant

6. Fremont Cauliflower

7. Rendero Cabbage

8. Merlin Beets

9. Stevia

10.Italian Dark Green Parsley

11.Bouquet Dill

12.Penny Series Violas - Citrus Mix -- Jump Up -- Penny Lane Mix

13.Tomcat Pepper

14.Patio Star Squash

15.Veseys Basil Blend

16.Broadleaf Chives

17.Monte Gusto Beans

18.Totem Organic Belgian Endive

19.Big Bomb Chilli

20.Thai Chilli

21.French Marigolds from Rob Bob in Australia

22.Cuthbertson Mix Sweet Peas

23.Gardeners Delight Tomato

24.Calypso Cucumber

25.Carrot Bolero

26.Rutabaga York Turnip

27.Broccoli Gypsy

28.Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant

29.Cucumber Rocky

30.Cayenne Pepper

31.Uncle David's Dakota Dessert Squash

32.Crown Pea

33.Ne Plus Ultra Shelling Pea

34.Velour Bush Snap Beans

35.Ethiopian Lentils

36. Cara Potatoes

37. Covington Sweet Potatoes

38. Spanish Round Black Radish

39. Shanghai Express Goji Berries.

40. Yellow Pear Tomatoes

41. French Shallots  (Sets)

42. Spanish Onions (Sets)

Victorian pharmacy episode 4 FULL

Published on Feb 11, 2013

Episode 4 of the BBC's Victorian pharmacy with Ruth Goodman, Tom Quick and Nick Barber.

Victorian pharmacy episode 3 FULL

Published on Feb 11, 2013

Episode 3 of the BBC's Victorian pharmacy with Ruth Goodman, Tom Quick and Nick Barber.

Repotting Peppers - Harvesting Cucumbers - Maritime Soul Food

I repotted my chilli pepper seedlings into one gallon grow bags and have been enjoying the Rocky Cucumbers. In the last half of the video I prepared some Maritime Soul-food, Fishcakes with Egg Gravy and Chow-chow.





 Plant List 2014



Seaboost Sea Weed Fertilizer

1. Early Butternut Squash

2. Baby Leaf Blend Mixed Greens

3. Kossak Kohlrabi

4. Blue Curled Scotch Kale

5. Black King Eggplant

6. Fremont Cauliflower

7. Rendero Cabbage

8. Merlin Beets

9. Stevia

10.Italian Dark Green Parsley

11.Bouquet Dill

12.Penny Series Violas - Citrus Mix -- Jump Up -- Penny Lane Mix

13.Tomcat Pepper

14.Patio Star Squash

15.Veseys Basil Blend

16.Broadleaf Chives

17.Monte Gusto Beans

18.Totem Organic Belgian Endive

19.Big Bomb Chilli

20.Thai Chilli

21.French Marigolds from Rob Bob in Australia

22.Cuthbertson Mix Sweet Peas

23.Gardeners Delight Tomato

24.Calypso Cucumber

25.Carrot Bolero

26.Rutabaga York Turnip

27.Broccoli Gypsy

28.Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant

29.Cucumber Rocky

30.Cayenne Pepper

31.Uncle David's Dakota Dessert Squash

32.Crown Pea

33.Ne Plus Ultra Shelling Pea

34.Velour Bush Snap Beans

35.Ethiopian Lentils

36. Cara Potatoes

37. Covington Sweet Potatoes

38. Spanish Round Black Radish

39. Shanghai Express Goji Berries.

40. Yellow Pear Tomatoes

41. French Shallots  (Sets)

42. Spanish Onions (Sets)

The difference a day can make

No sound track this is a silent video. Just a short time lapse video done with my iPad Mini and an app called iStopMotion. Over a two day period I made two time lapse clips and joined them together. The app was taking one frame ever 60 seconds from around 8 AM until 6 PM . The first day was grey and overcast with a snow squall in the middle of the day and  the second day was sunny and bright with clouds and chem trails racing across the sky.

GALETTE DES ROIS KINGS CAKE

Published on Jan 19, 2014

La recette de galette des rois selon Sabrina, avec une exellente recette de fâte feuilletée rapide !
King's cake recepe whith Sabrina, whith a very good and fast fast puff pastry recepe.

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