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Planning your garden – To raise or not to raise…
Most of the people I know grow veggies in raised beds (with a couple of notable exceptions). My father uses raised beds, my grandfather had raised beds, quite possibly his before him did too, but do you need them? They create … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn Planting, Planning, Spring Planting, Summer Planting, Winter Planting
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May – The Wrap Up
May was a good month for produce. The capsicums finally ripened, the pumpkin continued on, as did the eggplants and chillies. I have plenty of herbs around and the celery, lettuce and chard all look and taste great. Having said … Continue reading
Eggplant – Eggplant Masala
Eggplant – What I use it for: With this year’s crop coming to an end I thought I should use the last few eggplants for my favourite dish – a silky smooth eggplant masala. Eggplant Masala In this recipe the … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn Harvesting, Chillies, Capsicum & Eggplant, Recipes, Spring Planting
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Onions – Onion Bhaji’s with a Mint Chutney
How I use Onions: I lived in London for a number of years and during that time I did a short course on Indian cookery. Our mantra was: “its all in the onions”, signifying the crucial part the cutting and cooking of … Continue reading
Posted in Alliums - Onions, Leeks, Garlic, Herbs & Spices, Recipes, Summer Harvesting
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Herbs – Potato Salad with Smoked Trout & a Salsa Verde Dressing
Chervil – How I use it: Chervil, along with parsley, chives and tarragon is a component of the classic French fines herbes, and it is in combination with other herbs that I tend to use it most. Most frequently I … Continue reading
