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Sweet Sapphire Grapes, a New Variety
Last year I had the pleasure of trying out this sweet and crisp new variety of grape, the Sweet Sapphire grape, developed in California and now grown here in Australia and around the world. They were just so sweet and delicious. The Sweet Sapphire grape is a new variety, naturally crossbred and GMO free, and grown in farms around Mildura in Victoria and in the … Continue reading Sweet Sapphire Grapes, a New Variety
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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
What to Plant in June
This is the first day of winter and this is the first planting guide of the season. The following is a list of vegetables that you can plant in June in Sydney, a temperate zone (just click on the link for the growing guide for each vegetable). Beans Cabbage seedlings Garlic Kale seedlings Lettuce Mustard greens Onion Peas Radish Snow Peas Strawberry plants Plant of … Continue reading What to Plant in June
What to Plant in May
The following is a list of vegetables 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 Strawberry … Continue reading What to Plant in May
Happy Easter
To all our gardeners, our friends and followers we wish you a Happy Easter! Christós anésti, Buona Pasqua, Joyeuses Pâques, Felices Pascuas, Feliz Pascoa, Frohe Ostern, Schöni Oschtere. Enjoy your Easter Sunday with family and friends no matter where in the world you may be! Happy Easter! Continue reading Happy Easter
What to Plant in April
The following is a list of vegetables that you can plant in April in Sydney, a temperate zone (just click on the link for the growing guide for each vegetable): Amaranth Beans – broad beans, fava beans Beetroot Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Daikon Endive Garlic Kale Kohlrabi Leek seedlings Lettuce Mizuna Mustard greens Parsley Peas Radish Rocket Shallots Silverbeet Snowpeas Spinach Turnip Plant … Continue reading What to Plant in April
Easy, Crusty Soda Bread
Soda bread is so delicious. The lovely texture comes about through the reaction between the acidic milk and the baking soda that forms small bubbles of carbon dioxide in the dough. You can hear it when you stir in the kefir or buttermilk. This causes the bread to rise. Soda bread has a lovely hard crust, dense texture and slight sour tang. As we culture … Continue reading Easy, Crusty Soda Bread
George’s Fabulous Chilli Oil
Today I am re-posting the recipe for George’s fabulous chilli oil first posted in 2016. Aside from his many other talents George was a fabulous cook and keen gardener, growing all kinds of chillies and making his fabulous chilli oil. He kindly shared his recipe with us. Chilli oil is great to have at hand to give a kick to all kinds of dishes as … Continue reading George’s Fabulous Chilli Oil
Jackie’s Vegetable Paella
Today I was remembering our friend Jackie and having come across one of her favourite recipes for Vegetarian Paella that she had given me, I thought I would make it and share her recipe here. This delicious paella is a variation on the classic paella and chock-full of vegetables. The flavours come together so well that I am sure you will love it. With all … Continue reading Jackie’s Vegetable Paella
Rustic Roast Tomato Pizza
Ripe, Roma tomatoes are so delicious when oven roasted. This brings out their sweetness and gives them a deep, rich flavour. All that is needed is a drizzle of Extra Virgin olive oil, crushed garlic and a dusting of Italian herbs and just little Parmesan cheese. These lovely tomato slices form the basis for this easy rustic pizza. The recipe for the Oven baked Roma … Continue reading Rustic Roast Tomato Pizza
What to Plant in March
Today is the first day of autumn and this is the first Planting Guide of the season. The following is a list of vegetables and herbs that you can plant in March in Sydney, a temperate zone. Just click on the name for the growing guide for each vegetable: Amaranth Beans – broad beans, fava beans Beetroot Broccoli transplant seedlings Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrot Daikon … Continue reading What to Plant in March
Creamy Potato, Sage and Chicken Pasta
This recipe belongs to the ‘cucina povera’ or cooking recipes of the poor, from Italy. It was a way to use a few leftover potatoes and anything you may have in the fridge to create a lovely, tasty dish to feed your family. In this case I had two small chicken breast pieces and two large potatoes and some sage leaves. Individually these are not … Continue reading Creamy Potato, Sage and Chicken Pasta
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