Tag Archives: Onions etc

Musing about Preserves – (Caramelised) Onion Jam

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Liz

My daughters school held a BBQ at a local market yesterday.  Unfortunately the weather was pretty damn hot (41C), and patronage at the market was down on its usual numbers.  As a result we had quite a few sliced onions … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spotlight – Spring Onions “Straightleaf”

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Liz

I am something of a fan of Spring Onions, also know as Scallions, Green Onions, Bunching Onions and no doubt a variety of other names as well.  Ever since I read Jackie French’s Backyard Self Sufficiency book and learnt of her using … Continue reading →

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Top 5: Things to plant in Autumn

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Liz

The title of this post should probably read – Things to plant in Melbourne in Autumn, as all are well suited to a Melbourne winter.   Having said that though, all these crops are frost tolerant and will grow in a broad … Continue reading →

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Crispy Fried Shallots

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Liz

OK so today I’m going to cheat a bit for my Thursday Kitchen Cupboard post.  But I’ve got a cold and I’ve had a busy week, the highlight of which was an evening at the Australian Open.  Lets go Lleyton, … Continue reading →

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Shallots

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Liz

Ever since I started writing this blog I have become much more aware of what is happening in the garden.  I think that this is a product of both; taking more photos and via that process examining the plants in more … Continue reading →

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