A mistake that needs to be rectified and new farm projects
Life is one big opportunity to learn. And even in a field that is your profession for so many years, you sometimes find out that you have had something wrong all this time. In this episode we rectify an error we made in a previous episode. We also show you all the farm progress we’ve made this week. progress which has made us super happy!
Sweet potato and basil oil gnocchi
This sweet potato and feta cheese dish offers a delightful blend of flavors and nutrition. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants from sweet potatoes, and balanced with the protein and calcium of feta cheese, it’s a wholesome choice that supports your well-being.
Basil and walnut spread
In this recipe, we’ll show you how to preserve basil’s vibrant green and attain the perfect creamy consistency of a basil and walnut spread.
Basil and Almond Spread
Introducing our “Basil and Almond Spread,” a delightful blend of fresh basil, creamy almonds, salt, and olive oil. This easy-to-make, healthy spread will elevate your dishes with its vibrant flavor.
Dried basil
Make dried basil ar home. Explore a traditional method of preserving the vibrant flavors of basil by bundling fresh herbs together and air-drying them in a cool, dry space.
Basil Salt Preserve
Discover how to preserve fresh basil leaves in salt without any additives or preservatives. This step-by-step recipe will guide you in packing the vibrant flavors of basil into a salt jar that will stay deliciously usable for up to a year.
Basil Oil
Learn how to make aromatic culinary basil oil using the blanching and blending method. This simple recipe preserves the vibrant color of fresh basil leaves, resulting in a versatile oil perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes.
No ice cream machine- Persimmon Ice Cream
Made from the luscious pulp of eight perfectly ripened persimmons, this ice cream is a delightful fusion of creamy and fruity goodness. The process involves separating eggs into velvety yolks and fluffy whites, creating a meringue that adds an airy texture to the final product. With each spoonful, you’ll savor the harmonious blend of persimmon puree and the gentle sweetness of sugar. Our Persimmon Ice Cream is a testament to the joys of making ice cream from scratch, offering a taste of pure, seasonal delight.
Fried Okra – 2 ways
Made with a unique 7-spice blend, including aromatic cardamom, smoky paprika, and zesty cayenne, each bite offers a delightful sensory experience. Whether you prefer a light dusting or a thicker batter, we guide you step-by-step to achieve golden-brown perfection. Ready to elevate your snacking game? Grab some okra and let’s get frying!”
Spicy Romana Beans
Inspired by the classic moussaka, this vegetarian variant features tender Romano beans in place of meat. Infused with a rich tomato sauce and topped with a creamy béchamel, the dish offers a satisfying depth of flavor. It’s a hearty and wholesome alternative that brings a fresh twist to a beloved recipe.
Lemon and Basil Okra stew
Okra, Lemon Juice, and Basil Stew: A refreshing blend of bright flavors, this stew brings together the unique texture of okra, the tang of lemon juice, and the aromatic touch of basil. It’s a straightforward dish that offers a comforting and zesty twist to traditional stews, ideal for both everyday meals and special occasions.
Lamb mince dolma’s
A staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, lamb dolma consists of lamb mince mixed with spices and herbs, wrapped in grape leaves or stuffed into vegetables. It’s a flavorful dish often enjoyed during gatherings or family meals.
DIY Stock Cub
Discover how to make natural stock cubes at home. Packed with fresh vegetables and rich flavors, our homemade stock cubes elevate every dish. No preservatives or additives!
Tomato Flakes Spice Mix
Homemade Tomato Flake Spice Mix Recipe Harness the full flavor of fresh tomatoes in this delectable Tomato Flake Spice Mix. Made with pure tomato peels and seeds, this mix is […]
Unique fermented tomato concentrate ‘Tomatada’ recipe
Dive into the essence of sun-kissed tomatoes with our ‘Tomatada’ recipe. A unique fermented concentrate, this culinary secret elevates dishes with its rich depth and complexity, capturing the very soul of ripe tomatoes in each jar.
Savoury and Sweet Fig Entrée
Savoury and Sweet Fig Entrée When figs are in abundance it is good to mix it up and create some interesting dishes with them like this Savoury and Sweet Fig […]
Abundant harvests at the Farm
come and harvest with us! This is how we process the harvest every few days on the farm!
Take a look at this beautiful low budget BBQ
We bult a DIY BQQ using almost exclusively recycled materials.
Aubergine Pickle
This pickle gains depth over time as the aromas of the fresh herbs ferment under the oil.
Incredibly Delicious and Easy Aubergine Recipes!
In this Step by step tutorial Sophie walks you through 3 delicious, yet super simple aubergine recipes that are 100% unique. Aubergine recipes are plentiful but this video is a unique take on how to create a delicious and versatile spread in just a matter of one hour of work.
5 key Elements to Healthy Tomatoes
5 Elements to successful Tomatoe Harvest What do tomato plants really need to thrive? Seed choice, sun exposure, pruning AND MORE. The Farming chefs explain! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URnQeZ-p968&t=9s Building Flavour: learn how! […]
How to process a harvest efficiently
Gazpacho & Time management In this episode of The Farming Chefs, we focus on the key aspect of time management and multitasking in efficiently processing your harvest. And we make […]
Zucchini under oil- easy preserving!
Zucchini under oil will keep up to 1 year outside of the fridge! This recipe is simple and delicious!
NO-added Sugar Fig Treats!
No – added Sugar Fig Ice Lollies Sophie shows you how to make delicious summer treats. This episode is a real, raw look into the kitchen. Watch along as Sophie […]
This is Crazy, Yet true!
Do you know how a fig tree produces ripe and sweet figs? In this video we explain the difference between parthenocarpic figs and non parthenocarpic figs. The real story is bizarre!
Why we are so Happy!
We are Super happy!!! A big change this week is changing our daily life for the better. We are super excited to share this amazing news. Building Flavour: learn how! […]
How to Slaughter a Chicken at Home
How to slaughter a Chicken at Home We understand that raising chickens and learning the necessary skills to process them can be an essential part of a self-sustaining lifestyle. Whether […]
Our First Ever Potato Harvest
Our first ever Potato Harvest on the new Farm This week we harvested our first ever potato batch! We had some trouble with a stranger in the garden and we […]
3 Things we are doing to save our Garden
Here is what we are doing to save our garden and combat the fertility problem we currently have.
Our Mobile Chicken Coop
This is a look at how we build our mobile chicken coop and some chicken facts! Also we update you on progress on the farm we are building on 5.5. ha in Central Portugal. This week we rescued a cat we found on the street.
Beetroot and Broadbean Medley
This delicious Beetroot and Broadbean Medley is a vibrant and flavorful vegetarian dish that is perfect for any season. The tender baby beetroot is caramelized to perfection, and the beetroot leaves, ginger, and garlic are sautéed together to create a burst of flavors.
5 Most useful Garden Tools
Time is money and these 5 tools will help you safe time, money AND give you more pleasure in keeping your garden clean and productive. Watch this video on the 5 MOST Useful Garden Tools and get some clearer insight on which tools might be worth investing in.
How and When to Transplant your seedlings
How and When to Transplant your Seedlings Transplanting your seedlings can be tricky sometimes. Do you need to transplant right away? What are the signs that your seedlings need to […]
Ginger and Lemon Mini Muffins
These Mini Lemon & Ginger Muffins are the perfect treat for any occasion, from afternoon tea to a sweet snack. The combination of lemon and ginger adds a refreshing twist to the classic muffin recipe, and the cream cheese frosting takes them to the next level. The recipe makes 36 mini muffins, so it’s perfect for sharing with friends and family. The pro tip emphasizes the importance of preheating the oven and not over-baking the muffins to get the best results. The step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow along, and the optional decorations give you the flexibility to personalize the muffins to your liking. These muffins are sure to impress anyone who tries them!
Full Farm Tour
A full tour of our 5.5 ha farm in Central Portugal at the onset of our farm build. A real life walk-around with Sophie explaining what’t what while giving you some extra information on the plans for the future.
How we build our New No-DIG garden
The New No Dig Garden We build a new No-Dig garden! This one is the first of the permanent garden. We build it with a weed barrier and organic compost […]
How to Caramelize Onion Super Fast
In this video Sophie explains how she uses two very successful tricks to decrease your cooking time when caramelizing onions. Caramelizing onions become fast and easy with these techniques. These tricks ensure beautiful, golden brown, evenly caramelised onions time after time.
Super Busy Week at the Farm
This week we had a super busy week seeding our veg for summer and moving the tunnel. Tomorrow we air another farm episode.
How to make a Bifana Portuguese people will love
Bifana is the Portuguese fast food sandwich many Portuguese people enjoy. If you want to learn how to make a Bifana Portuguese people will love. This video is for you! Sophie shares her recipe with you based on how her Portuguese husband showed her. Based on the feedback the local Portuguese have given her, this recipe is a winner!
Benefits of having poultry on the land
If you are interested in the Benefits of having poultry on the land watching this episode of The Farming Chefs is a great idea. On their new farm build, professional chefs and farmers Sophie and Filipe, received their first batch of layers this week. They explain their reasoning behind getting chickens and the benefits they serve in their holistic content.
700x the Root Growth
We planted 120 trees on the farm and are sharing with you step by step how we plant trees and how we increase root grwoth by 700%.
6 Tips to becoming a better Chef
6 Tips to becoming a better chef
Update from the Farm
We were very busy at the farm this week. In this farm update we will show you what we did in the orchard and give you some insight on why we pruned our fruit trees.
Super Simple salad Recipe
Knowing how to make a super simple salad quickly and well is a great skill. It adds colour to your table and nutritionally speaking adding fresh greens and vegetables into your diet is a great idea.
A look inside our polytunnel
The Farming Chefs take you inside their polytunnel to demonstrate the current propagation situation and talk about trees.
Whole Roasted Carrots with Salty Dip
This is a step by step recipe for amazing Whole Roasted Carrots with Salty Dip. The dip can be made with fresh cheese or feta.
How and why we fenced our farm
Fencing a farm is an essencial part of running a productive and safe operation. But exactly who are you keeping in an out?
Portuguese Quince Marmelade
his spreadable quince marmelade is a true winner with our kids. We serve it on toast at 5 o clock with some tea or sometimes for breakfast.
Three Reasons we Bought Sheep
3 Reasons we Bought Sheep Sophie and Filipe, two professional Chefs and Farmers take you along as they build up another farm from scratch and showcase all things food from […]
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Chicken
A quick run through of one of my favourite roasted chicken recipes. This chicken will not disappoint with it’s sticky sweetness it’s perfect amount of spiciness.
Simply fantastic white rice
Many of us eat rice on the regular but most people struggle to cook it right. Let me show you the trick to a fluffy rice every time.
Orange and Walnut Cake
A super moist recipe for a delicious orange and walnut cake. This cake is a true ode to autumn as it combines two ingredients that complement each other perfectly.
Regenerative Farming explained in a nutshell
A short video explaining soil health and the importance of it. Regenerative farming sets out to improve soil health and build topsoil.
Creamy Turnip Curry
Creamy turnip curry made with ingredients from the farm. This recipe is spicy, hearty and creamy all at once.
How we set up our first vegetable patch
Kicking off our test garden experience. How we set up our first vegetable patch to start growing before we are actually installing the gardens for the coming growing season.
Pliable Flatbreads
These pliable Flatbreads are great to use for wraps. This recipe does not use any rising agent making it quick and simple.
Sweet Potato & Curry Soup
This soup is velvety, fragrant and a real winner with kids. Did you know sweet potato is considered the 7th most important staple food on the planet?
Basic Herb Vinaigrette
Basic Herb Vinaigrette
Basic Soft Boiled Egg
Some research suggests that up to two eggs per day actually improves heart health.
Whole Egg Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is known around the world, but no where is it such a staple as in a Dutch home. Little people actually know how easy it is to whip up a fresh batch at home. This recipe is quick, easy and delicious!
