Tag Archives: Food

Sap Shortfall

Well u have already heard me whine about this long cold winter. Heres another issue with the weather: The maple sap that is boiled down to make maple syrup isn’t flowing well at all. A fraction of normal. So it may turn out to be a shortage of Maple Syrup this year.  Can u say price increase?  And despite higher prices the syrup producers will still not made much. Bummer on all sides.

 

 

New Zealand Life

Well here’s a few more shots from my roving correspondent. He had some lamb souvlaki from Dimitris food Wagon and said it was tasty.

Dimitris

This is a tram to help you get around Christchurch.

Tram

If you ever get to go there this sculpture is known as the chalice.

Chalice

http://www.ccc.govt.nz/cityleisure/artsculture/artinthecity/chalice/aboutchalice.aspx

And here’s my favorite shot. This is the Avon river. Folks enjoy boat rides, kayaking or simply the view.

Avon_Riv

Thanks roving correspondent!  Carry on!

Grill Pan – Test Tonite

Hey i just bought this pan the other day.  Lovely wife is out right now getting a steak to try it out with.  Will update this post later with picture of the steak, and report on what we think of this option to trying to fire up the grill when the outdoor temp is 17 deg F.

The pan after cooking duty.

Pan

OK, here’s the steak we cooked, 

Steak

 

and my plate before enjoying the meal.

Plate 

 

Don’t drool on your electronics.

I would recommend a grill pan added to your cooking arsenal.  Not as good as an outdoor grill, but when its too nasty outdoors to grill there, a grill pan is a great option to have.