Friday Files: peachy
Yesterday was (and Sunday will also be) about peaches. A triple batch of peach chutney took most of the day, along with the usual buns.
C who sells seasonal fruits and vegetables that he gets directly from the farmers, delivered them in his wheelbarrow on Tuesday. Remember, the other day, I warned that there was more than just capsicums? (I hope to get more today).
They occupied the whole of our little outside fridge. This is just over half of them. The balance will must be jammed on Sunday which is slated to be 44°C....
Last night's supper of fishcake on the Thai slaw that didn't get into a jar for the market today. I recommend the combination for a change and have made a mental note to make more fish cakes. As fresh fish is hard to come by, this is an ok second, if not third option.
Now, it's 6.30am. The bread is in the oven and it is already 21°C. I am gearing for a hot and potentially quiet market. It's the middle of January, hot and our international visitors haven't started returning. Yet.
Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa
Photo: Selma
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Real Peach chutney & real peach jam sounds really good! Those peaches as well, the ones we buy have been refrigerated to death! Happy market day, I'm sure the heat is better than a freezing cold winter's day!
Lizelle it was 39.5 as we left the market at around 11h15. Ok, that was in the sun, but not much cooler at home and it's humid as hell! Any how, I will take it over the cold - any day!
I love peaches and those look extremely large. I would eat them all in one sitting. The fish cake looks delicious. Great combinations friend @fionasfavourites
Is your fridge very wee or are those pretty darn big peaches? The chutney sounds awesome and I hope you had a great day at the market.
A bit of both. It's a wee fridge and the peaches - some anyway - enormous. It was a good market, thank you. Better than last week! Except perishing hot!! lol
That slaw looks delicious! My! My! The peach chutney and peach jam! You put me to shame with such amazing output every single week~ I hope the sales went well and I didn't see the buns, but, I certainly dreamed about them!!!
You are the best Fiona! @fionasfavourites Thank you for joining #MarketFriday!
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Thank you so much, Denise!