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Comment on Nuccaleena Cottage Quandong Pie Recipe by Bluey

Bluey — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:04:46 +0000

My Mother taught me how to make Quandong pies when I was a kid just on eighty now.I have two trees at my dougout in White Cliffs, that I grew from seeds they produce quite well, around a bucket each year. They take about seven years to bear fruit . We live in Broken Hill now but still own dougout, my son looks after things.Rhubarb in pie good.

Comment on 4WD Tips from Rob Ackland, Red Earth Expeditions No. 4 (Part 1) by 4wd tyres

4wd tyres — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:30:23 +0000

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Comment on 4WD Tips from Rob Ackland, Red Earth Expeditions No. 10 by 4x4 tyres

4x4 tyres — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:15:10 +0000

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Comment on Nuccaleena Cottage Quandong Pie Recipe by Melanie

Melanie — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:17:36 +0000

By the way, hello to Debbie from Wirrabara. My mum has kept Grandpa’s old house on West Terrace, and I planted a quandong tree in a corner of the front garden.

Comment on Nuccaleena Cottage Quandong Pie Recipe by Melanie

Melanie — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:15:35 +0000

I have just harvested a huge crop of quandongs in suburban Adelaide (they must have liked the wet summer and winter). The seed for the tree was from one of Brian Powell’s cultivars and the fruit are big. I have just stewe d them up fresh. Have added stewed or tinnned pie apple and made a crumble topping. Yum.

Comment on 150 Years Back to BLINMAN Reunion by Colleen

Colleen — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:27:08 +0000

Hi Jo,

Bertha Margaret Blinman is also my childrens Great Grandmother and we would dearly love to find out as much information as we could. I have heard some stories about her from my mother in law and she sounded like she was the salt of the earth.

Looking froward to hearing from anyone who has some information for us all.

Regards C Bolte

Comment on Flinders Ranges February 2011 Rain Pictures by Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:30:05 +0000

Thank you for your lovely comments. We had an absolute ball too, a lovely weekend with awesome company!

Comment on Flinders Ranges February 2011 Rain Pictures by Kendall Jackson

Kendall Jackson — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:30:44 +0000

Hi,
I just wanted to let everyone know what a fantastic weekend we had at Moolooloo!
Lisa and Keith are the perfect hosts!
While the whole Flinders Ranges is magnificent, I’d have to say Moolooloo is the most amazing location in the region (particularly at the moment, as it’s green and lush and has water flowing). Who would have thought in March the countryside would be looking so good!
The property is bursting with history and the family have put together a fantastic information booklet which outlines all the interesting stuff about the property (I’m a bit of a history buff).
The shearing quarters are set up really well – perfect for a large group get together, the Blinman Hut is gorgeous and would be perfect for a romantic get away with a difference, or as a group camping base.
We were lucky enough to take the children to Ferguson’s Gap, where they could have a swim in the spectacular rock ponds. I’ve done a lot of travelling and seen lots of water holes in the Northern Territory, and this is up there with the best of them. Can’t believe the Slade family has this spectacular feature in their backyard!
We got to see the “gaurdian of the gap” (a face which protrudes from the rock facade at Hannigan’s Gap), which was amazing.
Unfortunately we didn’t get to see Walter Gills grave (big disappointment!), but it had started to rain and the children were saturated on the back of the ute. I think Keith was getting worried that we’d get rained in. lol.
If you are thinking of a relaxing, or action packed weekend, I’d be heading to Moolooloo. We had such a fantastic time and we’ll be heading back again soon!

Comment on Flinders Ranges February 2011 Rain Pictures by Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:48:39 +0000

I agree Chris, lovely to see the tanks topped up! Shearing progressing well, as I type a thunderstorm is looming over the house and has just begun to spit…doesn’t look too ominus at this stage, but who knows with this weather??!!

Comment on Flinders Ranges February 2011 Rain Pictures by Chris Merchant

Chris Merchant — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 12:18:12 +0000

thanks for sharing these photos. Good to see your tanks full!

Comment on Flinders Ranges February 2011 Rain Pictures by Evelyn Hay

Evelyn Hay — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:25:52 +0000

Fantastic photos! An amazing amount of rain for you guys. Good luck with the shearing!

Comment on Have you seen our Kangaroos? by Tina - love oz travel

Tina - love oz travel — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:30:48 +0000

Hi, Flinders is on our ‘to do’ list, hopefully sooner than later, I would love to see your unique kangaroos and I am always amazed at what clever ‘Aussie’ things can be made out of ‘corrie’ iron and other metal bits.

Comment on 150 Years Back to BLINMAN Reunion by Jo Chapman

Jo Chapman — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:13:45 +0000

Hi, I am interested in any family history involving the Blinman’s of Quorn area. I am in the family line through Harry Blinman and Margaret Cain and then Bertha Margaret Blinman She is my GG Grandmother.

Comment on Nuccaleena Cottage Quandong Pie Recipe by Tim

Tim — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:30:37 +0000

Hi Lisa and Debbie,
we’ve got a tree in Orroroo that we often a bucket of fruit off each year. Fresh fruit is fine to cook up, Anna made a pie not that long ago and I didn’t see any fruit drying before. Most of mine I just like to stew and serve hot with “lashings of cream and ice cream”.

The quote is from Brian Powell the late arid plant legend. I overheard someone ask him once what’s better, cream or ice cream and he replied “BOTH”.

Comment on Nuccaleena Cottage Quandong Pie Recipe by Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:46:05 +0000

Hi Debbie,
We prefer to stone and dry the fruit, usually out in the sun on trays (remembering to take them in before dark). Should only take 3 – 4 sunny days. The quandongs have been really big and thick skinned this year and make for a great pie!
I have never cooked the fruit fresh, maybe someone else could advise you on that?! We find that the dried quandong gives a really strong flavour. I hope this helps, enjoy your pie!
Lisa

Comment on Nuccaleena Cottage Quandong Pie Recipe by Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:48:47 +0000

Lisa, saw your recipe going to try it tomorrow night, I have a quondong tree at my house in Wirrabara. One thing if you could help me out. Blonde thing here, do I peel the fruit or just chop it. Sorry have never used them before, but I’m excited I have found your recipe,

Cheers
Debbie

Comment on Wet, wet, wet in the Flinders! by Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:26:10 +0000

Hi Peter,
Sorry for the late reply! The rain was amazing and we still have water sitting in the creeks in places. Hoping for another drop this week. Hope you found a creek to wade in, the kids enjoyed swimming in the waterholes here for a good few weeks!
Cheers,
Lisa

Comment on Nuccaleena Cottage Quandong Pie Recipe by Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:22:25 +0000

Hey Marisol,
I sometimes have that problem too! Pre blind baking is a good idea or alternatively leave it in the oven a little longer (when it’s in a pyrex baking dish you can see the bottom browning up). I like to start the oven hot at about 220 degrees celcius for about 15 – 20 mins and then turn it back to about 190 degrees celcius for another half an hour or so, the pie tends to come away from the sides – the pastry appears to shrink. Just being careful to keep an eye on it burning, you could also place a piece of alfoil over the top when you think it is cooked well enough on top. I’m glad to hear you tried out the recipe! We are making it tomorrow night for a group of people we have staying in the Shearer’s Quarters – I hope the bottom cooks properly!!
Cheers,
Lisa

Comment on Nuccaleena Cottage Quandong Pie Recipe by Marisol

Marisol — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 04:06:43 +0000

Great recipe, only thing I found was that the pastry didn’t seem to cook properly on the base so might pre-bake it first when I next make it

Comment on Chocolate Cake in a Mug in 5 minutes – ABC Western Queensland – Australian Broadcasting Corporation by Spencer Samaroo

Spencer Samaroo — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:43:52 +0000

Sounds like a great recipe!