The name’s inspired by Andy’s brother Oggy because, as he says “I’m having ifits for dinner tonight” (if it’s in the fridge I’ll eat it) and the actual pie inspired by a German friend’s mother who made something similar the other day which was delicious (though hers, no doubt, was not made out of leftovers, and had a bread base rather than a pastry case).
Wholemeal pastry case filled with a mixture of:
- mashed potato and green beans left over from last night’s dinner
- a lump of old cheese (mouldy bits removed!)
- six eggs (need using because the chickens have started laying lots)
- a couple of leeks from the garden (again – need using cos there are lots)
- a bit of milk, salt, and pepper
I threw it in the stove for about an hour and we had it for lunch with ketchup. Yummy!
Posted in: Food, Nutrition, Recipes.
The mornings are still chilly, but we have blue skies and sunny warm days.
As manhãs estão ainda frio, mas temos o céu azul e ensolarado dia quente.
The chickens have started laying eggs again!
As galinhas começaram a pôr ovos novamente!
We planted broad beans in November. They are growing fast.
Nós plantamos as favas, em novembro. Eles estão crescendo rapidamente.
And the first grapefruit is starting to ripen.
E o primeiro toranja está começando a amadurecer.
Posted in: Technopeasant & Quinta.
Jan 20th, 2010
by sophie.
Posted in: Technopeasant & Quinta.
Jan 18th, 2010
by sophie.
OK, so I may not have felled, chopped, or even done the heavy-lifting of carrying the wood down to the store (thanks to Kirsten and Helen who did) but I did stack (and thus – what feels important somehow – touch) every one of these pieces of firewood that will be keeping us warm next winter 
That’s 4 cubic metres of wood shifted and stacked today (4 layers deep) but we need a lot more still!
A well-stocked woodpile gives me a great sense of satisfaction and security.
Posted in: Technopeasant & Quinta.
Jan 18th, 2010
by sophie.
We’ll once again be offering eco-camping and yurt rental to anyone who’d like to chill out before and/or after the Boom Festival.
After Boom Chill Out
Hang out with new friends, or pick a peaceful and private spot on the many terraces shaded by olive trees and grape vines, read a book, sunbathe, take a dip in the splash tank, play some acoustic music, use the kitchen caravan to cook up some of the quinta’s fresh organic produce (or join us for an evening meal), or help out around the smallholding if you’re feeling more energetic! The river Mondego is a walk away for swimming and fishing.
Organised activities are also available – horse riding, picnic rides or walks, or take a group workshop to learn about any aspect of life on the smallholding (natural horsemanship, bee keeping, organic gardening, cookery, etc).
Posted in: Eco Camping & Yurt Rental.
Jan 18th, 2010
by sophie.
Now I’ve fixed the blog’s photo uploads, here are some pics from December:
Kirsten picking oranges
Poppy in the bath
Peppers in the garden
Helen's knitted bailer twine bag!
Andy & Joao fix the world
Poppy painting biscuits to hang on the Christmas tree
Posted in: Technopeasant & Quinta.
Jan 18th, 2010
by sophie.
Bake Bread
Make a vegan chocolate cake for Aonghas’s party
Make a “Shepherd’s Pie” with the leftovers from Matt’s birthday dinner
Go for a ride with horse and dog
Try to fix the blog so I can upload photos!
Posted in: Technopeasant & Quinta.
Turmeric contains curcumin which is a free radical fighting substance that is used as a defense against cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Curcumin is also antitumor, antiarthritic, anti-amyloid and anti-inflammatory. Turmeric can be combined with ginger to make a delicious detoxifying tea.
Ingredients:
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1. Boil the water, then add the powdered ginger and turmeric. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Strain the tea into a mug then add maple syrup and lemon
3. Stir the mixture and it’s ready
(I’m about to drink some of this now to fight off horrible flu!)
Posted in: Food, Nutrition, Recipes.
Nov 16th, 2009
by sophie.
FREE DEMO!
Thursday 19th November 2009
11am demonstration equine touch with horses: FREE!
Followed by hot lunch and informal question/answer session: 5 euros per person. Also possibility for video and talk on clicker training. Please let me know if you’re interested.
Come along and see what you think! Hannah can also demonstrate the technique on you, so you can see what it feels like for your horse.
Quinta das Abelhas
Povoa de Midoes
Bookings will be being taken for Equine Touch for horses and VHT for riders. Hannah will visit you/your horse. Costs:
25 euros per horse or rider
40 euros for horse and rider together
More info:
Hope to see you on Thursday! Please let us know if you will be coming, and if you would like take part in the question/answer session and have the hot lunch.
Posted in: Animals, Events.
