We stopped for coffee at Spencer, on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. Not a cloud in the sky! M and G posing, as usual!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Biking on a lazy Sunday morning
We stopped for coffee at Spencer, on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. Not a cloud in the sky! M and G posing, as usual!
Friday, January 28, 2011
My spicy tomato sauce recipe
The secret to a rich sauce is not to rush it!
2 x tbs of good quality olive oil
1 x onion, chopped
2 x red chillies, finely chopped (leave the seeds in if you want some extra heat)
2 x cloves of garlic, crushed
2 x tbs of tomato paste concentrate
1 x tsp sugar
1 x 440g tin of chopped tomatoes
1 x tsp of dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley - use a handful of chopped fresh herbs if you like
1 x cup of chicken stock
Gently fry onion in olive oil for 5 or 6 minutes until soft. Add garlic and chillies and gently stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and fry for 3 or 4 minutes stirring (this gets rid of the bitter taste of the paste).
Add sugar, stirring for 2 or 3 minutes to partially caramelise the onion/paste mixture.
Add tin of tomatoes and herbs, stirring until bubbling. Add chicken stock, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then turn heat down and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
I like to add pitted kalamata olives or a tbs of capers for extra taste.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Middle age spread has finally won!
Any riders out there looking for an as-new pair of Teknic Racing Leathers? Suit 6' plus rider. Never been down the road.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
How lucky was I?
Travelling to Windsor yesterday I managed to hit this pothole on the bike, which nearly threw me down the road. Messed up the front wheel. Council will be hearing from me!
Monday, January 24, 2011
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