West Otago A & P Show – More local product

Now we are really on a farm. Our friends Trishie and Jim live on Jim’s 1800 acres.
As far as the eye can see. It’s Jim’s land.

But first we had to get there.
We left Wanaka and decided to bypass Queenstown and head down through Cromwell.
I love how small towns promote themselves

It’s a pretty little town

No stopping though we were on a mission to lunch in Roxborough. Onto the Clyde Dam

All this water flows on

Down this river and so did we.
Stopping only for the photo opportunity.
Another old town Clyde

I’ve finally managed to get one old colonial house.
This is a beautifully preserved sample

The mission accomplished we hit Roxborough.
Lovely little restaurant called “Succulent” .Recommended by Trish and also Sue from Wanaka.
Quirky design and excellent food

I had bangers and mash , Dale had pumpkin soup and his eyes were a bigger than his belly and he also ordered stuffed potato with smoked salmon.. He was a good soldier though and finished it all up.
They had local art displayed so we popped down to the Endemic Art Gallery and ended up purchasing some work from a local photographer Gregory Slui which took our eye.
Apparently they had a hoar frost which lasted for 10 days this year. Must have been bloody freezing. Anyhow the frozen landscape made a wonderful subject.

So out of there.

Next stop Tapanui. First we called into Trish’s latest project.
She has opened up Tapanui’s first combined Café and Gym “Chisel”

She is such an innovative person, this shop is a cheerful little café

And on the left a full on gym with all the machines…
There is a massage room, Trish’s sister Annalie is a trained masseuse
Lucky Tapanui people
The aim is to serve great coffee, healthy nourishing food.
They are doing school lunches. I would order them if I was at school
Sorry I didn’t get a photo of the gym. Mind you I guess that is typical.
All I seem to be interested in is food and drink.
Trish greeted us on one of her favourite toys the mower.

Of course we all had a welcoming wine

Trish had bought some lovely fresh Tuna and cooked it with an orange sauce.
Served with those beautiful Jersey Benne and fresh asparagus stir fried with sugar snap peas. Not a late night though…. the morning was going to be a big one
Trish had a stall at the West Otago A & P Show

On Friday night we popped over and set the stall up. Very colourful.
The stall was to promote Chisel. We sold Fresh Blueberry and Bran muffins. A mainstay at the cafe.

The recipe from Tui, Trish’s Mum

Tui’s Blueberry Bran Muffins
Now this recipe makes about 40- 50 small muffins

4 cups fine bran
3 cups boiling water mix and stand

Meanwhile
Cream
250 butter
3 cups sugar
Add
4 eggs 1 at a time

Mix with each addition
Add 1 rounded tablespoons golden syrup
2 teaspoon cinnamon or mixed spice

Mix together
1 ½ cup anchor evaporated milk
½ cup water
4 teaspoons vinegar
Put all these components The bran, the butter mix and the liquid together

Then add
2 ½ cups plain flour
2 ½ cups whole bran
5 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups all bran

Mix together
Put in fridge
Mixture could last at least a week
When you are about to cook the muffins
Probably you would cook a dozen at a time
Take out about ¼ of the mixture

Pop in 1 cup frozen blueberries

Bake in lined muffin tins 15 minutes 200C check after 10 with skewer
Voila

They freeze well.

But our winner was Trishies "Chisel Special"

Fresh squeezed juice.
You need a juicer for this.
Apple, pear, carrot, kiwi fruit, pineapple, orange and the piece de resistance fresh ginger.

It was a slow start but by the afternoon as it got hot…people were lusting after our cold juice… we were flat out peeling and juicing.
Bit of ice just beautiful
I might just have to buy a juicer I think. Certainly a good way to get those daily five pieces of fruit into you..

You would buy Juice from these two lovely ladies wouldn’t you?

Next to us the girls were selling chicken and vege soup and fresh and tasty sandwiches

We were in the health section, under cover…outside of course the Hot Chips and Hot Dogs were doing a roaring trade

A few images from the show

The feet were aching and we were tired but exhilarated after we loaded all the gear into the truck but Trish of course has everything. Home to the fab Spa Bath.

Had fun learning to drive it. The foam rose over my head bit scary but it worked its magic and I felt good.
Trishie still managed to cook us more home produce.

Venison off the farm with asparagus a pasta.

Watched the netball NZ plays Australia final of the World …Cup great game pity they lost but they gave their best.
Sunday we took quietly…went into the shop.
I updated the blog and Trishie tidied up…back for lunch.
Homegrown and homemade venison sausages concocted by the man down the road
for lunch - friends came over for dinner another meat fest
A BBQ…more home grown meat and a bowl of fried shrimp along with potato gratin, mushrooms all washed down with litres of wine.

Trish and Jim have this amazing table the top being made from a tree on her Mainholm property. The bottom made from an old wool press I think it was belonging to Jim’s Dad .It’s a great idea. Dale and Jim contemplating life after too much food...at the table .

Gazing down as you eat…Trishie’s Zoo

And finally to farewell us the bag of shame. Filled right to the top with empty bottles.!!!

In the morning we pumped vitamins into our ravaged bodies with "Chisel Special Fresh Juice" - then eggs on toast to soak up any remaining alcohol left in the system.
Bye Tapanui
It was fun

I would award this establishment
♥♥♥♥♥
Enormous garden, spectacular view, good bed, good shower, great bath, Excellent entertainment. Not many people lay on an A & P Show for you.

Thanks guys.