MITES AND LICE ON POULTRY AND OTHER ANIMALS

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RED MITE MONSTER from Piterest

As with most parasites control programs there is no quick fix solution and it should more often than not be a long term management plan.

I do sell DA at $26 per 3 Kg – Free delivery in New Zealand (RD delivery is $5 extra)

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Zabaglione

A very quick desert that is not only healthy but also delicious. I always weigh out all the ingredients before the guests arrive and then after everybody finished their meal, quickly make the Zabaglione. If your guests can watch you from the table, it makes an interesting  conversation topic, especially when using Quail eggs. This recipe is enough for 4 polite dinner guest. If you are at all greedy, double it !

Zabaglione 

4 chicken egg yolks or 16 quail egg yolks. Keep the egg whites for other things like an egg white frittata for lunch 

65g castor sugar

120g Marsala (sherry is also good)

savoiardi biscuits (lady finger biscuits will do but only just)

Mix four chicken egg yolks and castor sugar in a double boiler. Over the boiling water, whisk the egg and sugar until all the sugar is  dissolved and the mix is pale yellow and thick. Slowly add the Marsala  while whisking continuously over the boiling water. Whisk until the zabaglione almost doubles in volume and thickens to such an extent that it will hold it’s shape in a spoon – this may take up to ten minutes. In the mean time place some savoiardi biscuits in a serving glasses  pour in the zabaglione and serve immediately.  Use an electric beater if you are not great at whisking.

2014-02-05 - Zabaione

The problem is always what to do with all the egg whites after the grandchildren became tired of meringue and amaretti. Eating a wonderful egg white fritata the following morning solves this problem.

Frittata Bianca (egg white frittata)

2014-02-07 - Fritata Bianco

Since we have a lot of potatoes and I am determined to eat them all (;-) ) I used some in this frittata . Egg white fritata is very tasty, high protein, and low fat. Making it with Quail Eggs ads that extra dimension.

Frittata Bianca

6 egg whites

1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary

1 clove garlic finely chopped (optional)

1 small potato sliced very thinly

1/2 teaspoon butter

Use a non stick pan. Melt the butter, add the garlic and rosemary. When the garlic has softened, add the potatoes in one layer. They can slightly overlap, but the idea is to brown and crisp a few bits. Pour the egg whites over the potato, no need to whisk them beforehand. Cook over a slow heat until the whites become opaque on the bottom but are still runny on top. Finish the frittata under the grill.  Serve with fresh bread for breakfast or add a salad for lunch.

CHICKEN MEAT IS CHEAPER THAN CAPSICUMS

2014-01-29 - Intensive Chickens - Slow Food Italia

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