Baby worm and egg

I love Tiger Worms.

I have been emptying a worm farm to make potting mix.

Here is a worm egg (the yellow ball) and a baby worm just hatched. There can be up to 8 worms in a single egg. Amazing.

All working for me if I look after them right.

Tramp

A fly fishing tramp. Just one night but enough time for a good getaway.

On the lake

My old stomping ground. I love Lake Rotoma.

A fun paddle.

Bamboo shoots

Lots of Bamboo species are edible. This one (Pseudosasa japonica) is considered a weed in New Zealand.

Bamboo only has a short growing season (similar to asparagus).

When in season we;
-snap off the shoots under 30cm long.
-slice in half with a sharp knife.
-peel off sheathes.
-simmer gently for 20 minutes to get rid of acidity.
Use in stir-fry or melt butter over and eat.
If shoots taste acidic you have not cooked for long enough. Change water and bring to boil for longer.