Category Archives: Autumn Harvesting

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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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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Growing Fenugreek

The plant: I have a mound of soil which I hope to grow pumpkins on later this year.  In order to prepare it for planting I thought I would be a good idea to grow a green manure crop on it.  … Continue reading

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Using Fenugreek leaves – Aloo Gobi Methi

Fenugreek – How I use it. I really like the slightly curryish taste of fenugreek leaves and I think they work well in both meat and vegetarian dishes.  I do tend to prefer them fresh to dried as the flavour … Continue reading

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