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Monday Harvest – Aug 27th 2012

Spring is almost here and I have to admit to feeling quite excited.  This winter has been pretty cold and damp, in Melbourne terms anyway, and so I am very excited about the idea of warmer days.  For those of … Continue reading

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A Winter of Salads – Fennel & Pomegranate

After my failure to post a Salad Days recipe in July I am trying to makes amends this month, although how successful I’ve been depends on how you view fennel.  Now I know fennel isn’t actually a leaf but as … Continue reading

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Top 5 – Best Vegetables for Soup

It’s slowly warming up here as we approach Spring, but not so warm that soup isn’t still on the menu.  I am hopeful of moving into salad territory soon, but before winter leaves us completely I thought it only appropriate … Continue reading

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Monday Harvest – 20th August 2012

Regular readers of this blog may recall my mentioning that I can’t grow carrots.  In which case this first harvest may be something of a surprise.  Yes they are carrots.  But really these are the exception that proves the rule.  … Continue reading

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Gado-Gado

I can still remember the first time I ate gado-gado.  It was at a restaurant in Carlton, Melbourne, called Nyonya.  At the time I thought it was the most delicious thing I’d ever tasted (still do), the only possible challenger … Continue reading

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