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Post by kiwiman on Apr 2, 2015 20:09:45 GMT 10
 some picked tonight  Great size to these nuts  Need to dry for a few weeks before the wife starts munching. Not to many cockatoos this year, Stewie |
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Post by hoddo on Apr 2, 2015 20:58:15 GMT 10
WoW big nuts. Could you post a pic of the trees?
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Post by smokey on Apr 2, 2015 21:16:03 GMT 10
Nice looking nuts . I could joke here but won't.  Sure is the season. A mate from the footy club gave me a bag of his home grown pecan just last Tuesday. I wish I put a few of these in seven years ago. And the off cuts for smoke wood  |
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Post by kiwiman on Apr 2, 2015 21:21:00 GMT 10
Only one tree hoddo, provides plenty if i can keep the cockies away as only the wife eats them.
Quinces will be next harvest crop.
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Post by chrisg on Apr 2, 2015 21:52:50 GMT 10
 I just get gumnuts that pollute my driveway I dunno what they are but have been assured not edible. I grew up with a massive old walnut tree in front of the house, get enough to pickle a few jars ? Pickled walnuts are just... um... yeah....talk amongst yourselves... They are pretty good Cheers |
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Post by kiwiman on Apr 5, 2015 11:12:46 GMT 10
 hoddo Here's a picture of my one little tree  Nuts just starting to split for picking. |
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Post by hoddo on Apr 5, 2015 12:06:35 GMT 10
Thanks, had no idea what a walnut tree looked like. Your in a nice area |
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Post by kiwiman on Apr 5, 2015 12:43:30 GMT 10
It is a good spot, look out at the hills in the Yarra Valley.
Stewie
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Post by ozymandias on Apr 8, 2015 16:05:38 GMT 10
Try throwing a few handfuls of them in the blender with some garlic, or lots of garlic, a bit of olive oil, a splash of vinegar ,S&P.... Blend to creamy consistency adding a bit of water if needed. We call it Skordalia at home and it goes great with fried fish, especially battered.
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Post by chrisg on Apr 8, 2015 18:45:46 GMT 10
Wooh!!!!! I had utterly forgotten that one Ozy!!! Many years ago, I honestly do not recall in what part of your homeland, a country I've visited often, more so from the UK I hasten to add, but some tastes just stay with you Cheers |
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Post by smokey on Apr 8, 2015 19:01:09 GMT 10
It's set in stone now. I'm going to do this ASAP even bypassing the fishing and straight to the fish monger in the morning. I've so have to try that out Ozy.
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Post by ozymandias on Apr 13, 2015 15:04:47 GMT 10
Glad to bring back good memories.....
Skordalia can be made in different ways, using walnuts, bread or boiled potatoes as the "carrying" medium. Personally I prefer the walnut version.
Traditionally it is served alongside lightly battered and fried fish, most often Cod, either fresh or the salted kind (Bakalau)
I found it goes quite well with pretty much any kind of fish, fried or boiled, fried seafood (if you go a tad easier on the garlic) and also lightly battered and fried veggies.
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