This inaugural blog, The Backyard Pharmacy at Maison Bleue, introduces The Girls. Having travelled down from Elmore, Beebie the Double lace Barnevelder, Maggie the Plymouth Rock, Julia the Rhode Island Red and Lulu the Lavender Leghorn have settled into their spacious abode in the orchard. Voracious eaters, particularly since, despite the frosts, they have started producing the most wonderful eggs I’ve ever tasted, and each one with its own distinctive colour.
Here’s a recipe for my Herby Googness scrambled eggs, rich in protein, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals:
3 eggs
2 Tablespoons milk
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs – current favourites parsley, chives, fennel tops and coriander.
2 Tablespoons broccoli sprouts
2 Tablespoons cottage cheese/quark or labna
salt and cracked pepper to taste
Mix it all up roughly and stir slowly in a lightly oiled pan until setting. Serves 2. A great start to the day.
