Author Archives: Liz

Monday Harvest – 9th Jan 2012

It has been an excellent harvesting week – a great variety of things and everything has been delicious which helps no end.  What also helps is: much milder temperatures and the occasional ripe tomato.  The kids and I harvested quite a … Continue reading

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December 2011 – The Wrap Up

We were away for much of December but that didn’t stop things happening in the garden.  My watercress, for instance had been sitting there doing nothing for ages – I wanted to ave seed from it so I’d left it in.  During … Continue reading

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Cannelini Beans with Sorrel

I was given the book Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi for Christmas.  I had been wanting it for a while, particularly as Diary of a Tomato recommended it as one of their favourite books of the year.  On first glance it … Continue reading

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Suburban Sell Out? – Tomato Rings & Veggie Cages

A few weeks ago I got an email from a man who imports some  American gardening products – Tomato Rings and Veggie Cages – into Australia.  He had emailed me to ask if I would like some samples.  I have to … Continue reading

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Tuesday’s Top 5 – Kitchen Gadgets I may need

I recently saw the film High Fidelity, again.   I have previously read the novel (back in my childless days when I actually read…sigh….) and really enjoyed it.  For those of you who haven’t read or seen it the main character … Continue reading

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