Author Archives: Liz

Adventures with Horseradish

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

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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June – The Wrap Up

This last week in June has been lovely and mild, a fabulous finish to what has been a bit of a hit and miss month garden wise.  I feel like I have learnt a lot this month, mostly simple (and … Continue reading

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Arrrgggh slug damage

At the end of April I sowed sugar snap peas seeds, I erect a teepee (three tomato stakes tied together at the top with an old stocking) and then the seeds germinated.  Fabulous. A couple of weeks later though and the seedlings had … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Everyday – Pumpkin, Orange & Quinoa Salad

My 4 year old is on at me to make more progress through our mound of pumpkins.  This despite the fact that she is usually nonplussed when actually served some.  In this dish the pumpkin is not that easily recognisable … Continue reading

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