Category Archives: Recipes

Cannelini Beans with Sorrel

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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Lemon & Mint Cordial

There are lots of lemons around in Melbourne at the moment.  Even my tree which I have been dutifully cutting them off, so it can concentrate on growth, has one on it.  Its not ready yet but until it is, or … Continue reading

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Broad Beans with Green Garlic

A couple of weeks ago Veggiegobbler posted about a lovely broad bean dish she had shared with friends for lunch.  Inspired by her culinary endeavours and by the green garlic I had impatiently pulled from my garden I came up with … Continue reading

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Cucumber & Radish Salad with Feta Dressing

In another life, or at least long enough ago that it feels like another life, I was vegetarian.  I kind of wish I still was but what with young children and a heavily carnivore partner its easier to just eat … Continue reading

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Beetroot & Orange Jam

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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