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Apples and Summer Fruit from Orange
What an abundance of Australian grown summer fruit: nectarines, peaches, apricots, plums, new season apples, pears, figs, mangoes , the summer delicacy, prickly pears and much more were available this morning at Parklea Markets in outer Sydney. Fruit growers, Rod and Boris, brought them to us, as they do each week, direct from the farm in the premier fruit growing region of Orange, NSW. The … Continue reading Apples and Summer Fruit from Orange
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Delicious Australian Grown Apples from Orange
Early this morning at Parklea Markets in outer Sydney we were spoilt for choice for the finest apples and pears brought to us direct from the premier fruit growing region of Orange in NSW. With those magnificent apples, just picked, crisp and delicious, it was hard to decide which varieties to buy this week. Then there were the many different varieties of sweet pears. I … Continue reading Delicious Australian Grown Apples from Orange
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Enjoying and Growing Pulses
The year 2016 was nominated as the International Year of Pulses. We joined the activities by listing recipes on this page along with links to information pages for growing various pulses in the home garden. Check out the recipes and growing information below. Last year we grew Chickpeas with success and you can see the plant in the banner of this post and photographed below. … Continue reading Enjoying and Growing Pulses
Walnut, Lime and Lemon Biscotti
Crisp biscotti are perfect to serve with your coffee. We have made these with new season Australian walnuts and limes and candied lemon peel which gives the biscuits a hint of citrus flavour. The crushed cardamom and a touch of cinnamon add fragrance to the biscotti too. They are so easy to make why not give them a try. Walnut, Lime and Lemon Biscotti Ingredients: … Continue reading Walnut, Lime and Lemon Biscotti
Giant Conchiglioni Pasta with Spinach and Ricotta
Giant Conchiglioni pasta shells stuffed with a tasty mixture of cheeses, spinach and cooked in tomato with a layer of bechamel sauce is an Italian favourite. With a little preparation ahead this is a dish that is easy to make as an entrée for that special meal or to eat on their own. Giant Conchiglioni Pasta with Spinach and Ricotta Ingredients: Pasta and Stuffing: 16 … Continue reading Giant Conchiglioni Pasta with Spinach and Ricotta
What to Plant in May
The following is a list of vegetables and herbs that you can plant in May in Sydney, a temperate zone (just click on the link for the growing guide for each vegetable): Beans – broad beans Brussels sprouts seedlings Cabbage seedlings Carrot Cauliflower seedlings Garlic Kale seedlings Kohlrabi Leeks seedlings Lettuce Mizuna Mustard greens Onion Pak Choy Parsley Peas Radish Rocket Shallots Silverbeet Snow Peas Spinach … Continue reading What to Plant in May
Crustless Pizza Quiche
Crustless Pizza quiche is quick and easy to make for lunch and can be served hot or cold. The flavours of the two cheeses work well with the tasty tomato and capsicum and the Kalamata olives add a sharpness to the eggs and cream. Crustless Pizza Quiche Ingredients: 6 large eggs 1 cup of mature cheddar cheese, grated roughly 1/4 cup Grana Padana Parmesan cheese, … Continue reading Crustless Pizza Quiche
Nonna’s Pork Ribs in Rich Tomato Sauce
This is a classic Italian dish of pork ribs cooked in a rich tomato sauce. In Italy this popular recipe is Costine di maiale in umido. The ribs are cooked slowly in the sauce until they are so tender that the meat falls off the bone and the tasty tomato sauce is thick and delicious. This rustic dish is served with polenta or mashed potato but can also … Continue reading Nonna’s Pork Ribs in Rich Tomato Sauce
My Two-in-One Lime
Gardening can sometimes give us a surprise. This “Siamese” lime grew on the lime tree in my garden and I watched as it developed. It was such a cute shape that I was wondering what the internal structure of such an unusual fruit would look like. Well, today we finally cut it open and what a sight. A lime with backbone! It was extra juicy … Continue reading My Two-in-One Lime
The Collectors’ Plant Fair Sydney 2018
The Collectors’ Plant Fair Sydney returns in 2018 with over 90 growers from all over Australia, bringing their array of unusual and rare plants to you. It will be on next weekend, 7th and 8th of April. Bring your friends, buy a plant that is not easily available, chat with growers and experts, find that book or have a coffee or some of the other … Continue reading The Collectors’ Plant Fair Sydney 2018
