I’m knackered tonight and my feet are killing me but it is hardly surprising in view of what I have done today. For starters I produced, bottled and labelled 39 jars (30 large, 9 half size for the gardener and his boys) of Salsa Cítricos Muy Condimentado which translates as Spicy Citrus Salsa. It has a jam like consistency but is made to go with savouries such as cheese, ham, cold meats and charcuterie of all kinds.
After that we went into town to get documents from the solicitor, then we went to the butchers to buy meat and chicken for tomorrow’s party then we met with our friends who took us to Registro de la Propriedad to organise getting some documentation for the house.
After a brief soujourn to a pastry shop where our friends consumed delectable looking pastries (a torturous experience for a gluten intolerant like me) we returned to the house where I made 2 curries for tomorrow’s entertaining. The lamb curry is simmering on the hob at home as we speak. I have staggered on my sore feet to the local bar for some R&R.
I had intended to make all three curries for tomorrow but a combination of struggling with the microscopic kitchen (insufficient room to swing a mouse let alone a cat) inadequate equipment (just one induction ring) and a lack of time due to the very busy schedule means that I will have to make the chicken curry tomorrow morning along with the rice and accompaniments.
The other day I produced 20 jars (14 large jars, 6 sample jars) of Salsa Picante Y Agrio (Hot & Sour Salsa) and yesterday did an assortment of bottled stuff that included spicy figs, spiced oranges and fig purée. Last week I bottled some Nisperos so today Garrath had to take a jaunt to the Chinese shop to buy more plastic crates to store this stay’s prolific production.
Guess what, after all this activity all the preserving kit has been put away, finished, finito, I HAVE HAD ENOUGH!!! I am pleased that it has happened so early as it is usually a last minute panic to preserve as much of the garden’s produce as I can manage between other business here.
Tomorrow evening we are entertaining our Dutch and English friends and neighbours so much of the day will be spent preparing for that. I only hope that my feet are up to it