Category Archives: Summer Harvesting

Radishes

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Liz

Radishes are one of those things that I think it can be quite hard to get truly passionate about.  Tomatoes – well the ‘love apple’ moniker says it all, chillies have fire, eggplants are tactile, broccoli is good for you and … Continue reading →

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My favourite beetroot salad

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Liz

This is my favourite beetroot salad.  I love the combination of sweet roasted beetroot against the saltiness of feta – it works really well and the mint gives it an added dimension.  Its so good that I’ve included a couple … Continue reading →

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Perpetual red hands – a love of beetroot

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Liz

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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Growing Fenugreek

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Liz

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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Onions – Onion Bhaji’s with a Mint Chutney

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Liz

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 →

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