Category Archives: Winter Harvesting

Monday Harvest – 25th July 2011

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Liz

Its the middle of winter in Melbourne but I was quite pleased with my salad ingredients from today’s harvest.  Carrots, Radishes, Watercress, Broccoli, a Capsicum, Chillies and Spring Onions.  The carrot I ate immediately, the watercress, radishes, spring onion were … Continue reading →

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Enough Water for Watercress?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Liz

In the last few years I was in the UK before coming home to Australia I reckon the sales of watercress there probably quadrupled – everyone it seemed to be eating it.  I suspect this probably coincided with some study or other revealing a … Continue reading →

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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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How I use them – Beetroot & Horseradish

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Liz

I have recently posted on growing beetroot and growing horseradish and as they are both in season at the moment I though it fitting to post this fabulous side dish. Beetroot with a Horseradish Cream Sauce is great with beef or … Continue reading →

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