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). Plant of the Month – Erica oatseii (winter fire) Erica is a genus of about 857 species of … Continue reading What to Plant in June
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 beansBrussels sprouts seedlingsCabbage seedlingsCarrotCauliflower seedlingsGarlicKale seedlingsKohlrabiLeeks seedlingsLettuceMizunaMustard greensOnionPak ChoyParsleyPeasRadishRocketShallotsSilverbeetSnow PeasSpinachStrawberryTurnip Plant of the Month – The lovely Crowea exalata (Native wax flower) (click on any image to see more detail) Crowea exalata, … Continue reading What to plant in May
I love making pies in the form of parcels. Without having a seam they do not leak out filling as often happens with a traditional pie. As the filling is fully cooked it is only a matter of baking the shortcrust pastry to a crusty goodness. These delightful savoury mince parcels were made with pork and veal mince but you could use any mince that … Continue reading Savoury Mince Parcels
To all; gardeners, friends and followers, I wish you a Happy Easter! Christós anésti, Buona Pasqua, Joyeuses Pâques, Felices Pascuas, Feliz Pascoa, Frohe Ostern, Schöni Oschtere. Enjoy your Easter Sunday no matter where in the world you may be. Continue reading Happy Easter
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): Plant of the Month – Billbergia pyramidalis-(flaming torch) Billbergia pyramidalis, also called Flaming torch. is a species of bromeliad native to South America and parts of the Caribbean. Flaming torch grows as an epiphyte on … Continue reading What to plant in April
Pork fillet, also known as pork tenderloin, is a relatively economical cut of pork that can be used in so many ways. It is economic in price and time cooking, taking 15 minutes or so to cook and retaining its moisture. Additionally it is a lean meat, only having 80mg of cholesterol and 1.2g of saturated fat per 100g. For people looking for lower-cholesterol options, … Continue reading Pork Fillet with Prunes and Apple
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: Plant of the Month – The beautiful Angel Wing Begonia Begonia is a genus of perennial … Continue reading What to Plant in March
The following is a list of vegetables and herbs that you can plant in February in Sydney, a temperate zone. Just click on the name for the growing guide for each vegetable or herb: Plant of the Month – Dracaena trifasciata-(Snake Plant) Dracaena trifasciata, previously known as Sansevieria, is an evergreen perennial plant, native to tropical West Africa, Dracaena trifasciata is also known as “mother-in-law’s … Continue reading What to Plant in February
Happy Australia Day! On this sunny summer day in Sydney, Australia Day 2023, my thoughts go back to all things Australian and today it is fairy bread . Children loved the buttered bread with Hundreds and Thousands sprinkled over to make colourful party food. The plate also has a blackberry design, the fruit of the fruiting weed, and scourge of open land and waterways. In … Continue reading Happy Australia Day
If you have some minced meat and some summer vegetables it is easy to make this baked meat ratatouille. Having only some capsicum and carrot in the fridge I chose to add some potato slices to make the rounds of vegetables and meat. You could also add zucchini, eggplant and even steamed sweet potato slices into these rounds. The meat patties are full of flavour … Continue reading Baked Meat Ratatouille
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