How to make an olive oil lamp out of an orange:
http://www.portugalsmallholding.org/make-an-oil-lamp-with-an-orange/
Bread Oven Project:
http://portugalsmallholding.wordpress.com
Posts from ‘January, 2010’
New Stuff
Girl Power / We Got Wood
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 [...]
Playing with a farm on the farm
Matt, Kirsten and Poppy (and Poppy’s toys – much to the delight of Joni and Mark!) arrived back in October and we’re really enjoying having them here, new long-term residents to share life on the quinta.
We now have our own youtube channel, so watch out for more videos soon!
Chill Out After Boom 2010
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.
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, [...]
December at Quinta das Abelhas
Now I’ve fixed the blog’s photo uploads, here are some pics from December:
Today I’m Going To …
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!
Turmeric Detox Tea
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. [...]
