Category Archives: Greens – Lettuce, Spinach, Beets

Cannelini Beans with Sorrel

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Liz

I was given the book Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi for Christmas.  I had been wanting it for a while, particularly as Diary of a Tomato recommended it as one of their favourite books of the year.  On first glance it … Continue reading →

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Iceberg Lettuce

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Liz

I can’t seem to grow Iceberg lettuce.  I have tried and tried and tried but every time I seem to fail.  My failures have been varied; from the plants simply dying, to going slimey, bolting too early and failing to … Continue reading →

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Photo-Vember: Dinner

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Liz
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Beetroot & Orange Jam

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Liz

It has been a good year for beetroot.  It has also been a fabulous year for oranges. Too fabulous for many of the farmers as bumper crops have lowered prices domestically whilst the high Australian dollar has seen export sales … Continue reading →

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Beetroot & Date Chutney

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Liz

When I was living abroad I came back to visit Australia on a few occasions and every time I would get some of my mum’s chutney (usually tomato) to take back with me.  Fortunately I didn’t ever have any breakages en … Continue reading →

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