Yesterday started off cool and everything going to plan. And mostly it did which gave me time for a little experiment.
A while ago, when they visited, J & A gave me some tomato leather (very similar to mebos). We tried it that evening and were disappointed. Not one to waste, I have turned it into a plant-based pesto with rosemary, garlic and toasted almonds.
With warm sourdough bread, it was greatly improved. Next it will be with pasta. Some time next week. Watch this space.
Although the day started cloudy and cool, it ended up hot, humid and stormy. Summer rain doesn't keep us indoors. On the contrary, we rather like playing in it.
A puddle at the local.
On the road pink. I choose with all the horror in Europe to see pink.
Although, a little later there was a fiery sky.
So we made one more stop:
This is looking over the irrigation dam and towards the mountains.
Then supper: after the storm, after a long kitchen day quick pork fajitas with leftover pork and rain-washed oreganum.
Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa
Photo: Selma
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Nice story. Thanks for sharing .
I've never heard of tomato leather, I'm sure you'll still find a better way to use it!
That fiery sky looks stunning Fiona, have a great restful day tomorrow 💞
Me neither. Prof Google suggests it's a thing.
I am looking forward to tomorrow. I am hoping the writing bug bites...for real.
Glad your little experiment turned out well in the end, I'm also one not to waste, especially food.
Love the photos, beautiful place. Enjoy and have an awesome day.
Happy day to you, too!
No Waste Of Taste... That's my Motto! I even got some kind of a perpetual soup going for that reason. 🙃
Second day soup and stew are always better!!
yep, and that's a fact... 😁 it's just, some food is sooooo delicious it wont hold that long.
Ah yes, that, too!
Lovely photographs - and yummy home made pesto. Beautiful sunset pics.
Que ricooooo
Esa concha dura la saco haciendo un corte en el tomate, luego lo pongo en agua calienta y la concha se abre, eso te permite pelarlo fácilmente y listo ya puedes aprovechar la pulpa, pero lo que tú hiciste está genial