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
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
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
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
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
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