Category Archives: Autumn Harvesting

Preserving – Chillies

It’s mid June and I am still harvesting chillies, YAY! but I don’t think it can last too much longer.  I have a few plants with tiny chillies on them but their growth seems to have stalled.  Otherwise I am … Continue reading

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Herbs – Oooodles of Parsley

OOOOOOh I have a lot of parsley at the moment.  It is even doing really well in the bed that gets zero hours sun a day in winter.  I think the trick is to get it established there in the … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Capsicums – Spiced Chicken with Capsicums

Capsicums – How I use them: I think some of the best capsicum users in the world are Spanish and this recipe is from the north of the country.   This recipe has been adapted from a lovely book by Elisabeth … Continue reading

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