Yesterday we went and visited our farm-to-be. We wanted to meet the owner and ask him a few things about the property. Dh wanted to know about the electricity in the shed, the water pipes, and other such important things. I wanted to know what
the fruit trees were, and how to look after the asparagus that was growing in the veggie garden!

The orchard is just wonderful! There are heaps of apple trees, plums, cherries, apricots, nectarines, …… a nashi tree, lemon tree, and… I think that is it! Some of them are looking a bit sick and need attention. Also, the frost got a lot of the blossoms, so I’m not sure how much fruit we’ll get this year. The drought hasn’t been kind to the trees either. I am hoping that once we get some water tanks going, and with some TLC, one day we will reap a good harvest.I asked advice about the asparagus. I’ve always wanted to grow it, but since it takes about 5 years after planting from seed to harvest it, I’ve never bothered (because we’ve never been in one place for that long!). So this is a special gift from God - asparagus in my veggie garden, ready to eat. The previous owner told us he got so much asparagus that he got sick of it and was giving it away! Then he cut me some to take home. I was so excited! Here it is:

I boiled it in water today, and used some of it to make these Asparagus Vol-au-vents. Oh, they were yummy! Even dh thought so! And I used one of the packets of white sauce mix that I froze during the week!

In three weeks time we will do the handover and get the keys. I can’t wait! I feel like we are so blessed. God is good.

 

Joy’s Asparagus Vol-au-vonts

fresh asparagus, boiled and cut into small pieces

one portion white sauce mix

three rashers of bacon, chopped and fried crispy

grated cheese, keep some aside to sprinkle on top

vol-au-vonts (I used small ones)

Add 1 cup of water to the portion of white sauce mix. Bring to the boil until it is thick and add the other ingredients. Spoon into vol-au-vont cases and sprinkle with some of the grated cheese. Put in a moderate oven until the cheese on top is melted and golden.

Enjoy!