Monthly Archives: July 2011

How I use them – Beetroot & Horseradish

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Liz

I have recently posted on growing beetroot and growing horseradish and as they are both in season at the moment I though it fitting to post this fabulous side dish. Beetroot with a Horseradish Cream Sauce is great with beef or … Continue reading →

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Can you grow Ginger in Melbourne?

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Liz

Can you grow ginger in Melbourne?  Based on my experiences this year, the answer to that is a very qualified yes.  The picture below shows some of my ginger grown in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.  YAY!!!! I love ginger … Continue reading →

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Adventures with Horseradish

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Liz

I have always thought that horseradish is something I could really like.  I kind of like the prepared stuff you can buy in jars, but often find them a bit vinegary.  I love wasabi though, so I figured that if I … Continue reading →

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Perpetual red hands – a love of beetroot

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Liz

Ahh Beetroot!  I love beetroot, but why?  Perhaps its the patriot in me – for some reason I regard beetroot as being quintessentially Australian (this despite the most famous beetroot dish in the world being Russian…).  I think I associate beetroot with … Continue reading →

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