Farewell Dinner

My last night here for now.

We usually plan a "farewell to the farm for now" dinner for just the two of us and last night was one of the best.

Smoked salmon as we watched the sun go down

Duck Confit that we bought in France in May last year. 

We were curious  to try this canned version from the supermarket, to see how it rated compared to the ones we had eaten in France or had bought on line here in cryovac.

It was excellent - and perfectly cooked by Mark. Crispy skinned, moist and meaty.

The potatoes from our garden I cooked in the duck fat - they were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

The walnut oil dressing on our salad with apples and walnuts had enough acid to cut the fattiness of the duck - so that each mouthful was perfectly balanced. 

Gluttons that we are we didn't stop there and why would we? 

There were 2 apple crumbles waiting for us to eat with the last of our homemade vanilla ice cream

 When I started this blog I didn't realise how much I would end up writing about food and what we grow, prepare and eat. 

 In our city life a good meal is also something we relish - but here, when we often are planning meals around the produce from our garden and when we have more time to spend putting a delicious meal together it is a passion.

It is always sad to leave here. I often wish the farm was closer to Sydney - but if it was it wouldn't be the same.  These two different countries gives us two completely different lives.

Farewell to my farmlife for now-will see you in Sydney next week!