Today is the first day of summer and this is the first planting guide of the season. The following is a list of vegetables and herbs that you can plant in December in Sydney, a temperate zone: Basil Beans (dwarf and climbing) Beetroot Cape Gooseberry Capsicum seedlings Carrot Celery seedlings Chilli Choko Cucumber Eggplant seedlings Kohlrabi Leeks seedlings Lettuce Luffa seedlings Marrow Mustard greens Okra … Continue reading What to Plant in December
Grace’s delicious profiteroles are her signature dessert dish and she has kindly shared her recipe with us. The delicate choux pastry shells are filled with a smooth custard and drizzled with chocolate sauce. These delightful little morsels are perfect for celebrations, afternoon tea or dessert. Careful attention to measuring the ingredients and patience will reward you with a feather light puff that everyone will enjoy. … Continue reading Grace’s Profiteroles
Soup makes a quick and satisfying meal and this recipe is so easy to make. Celery and potatoes and the sweetness of a red Spanish onion give this soup great flavour. Topped off with crisp prosciutto and served with some crusty sourdough bread, it is perfect for any meal. Celery and Potato Soup Ingredients: 150 g celery, chopped into 1 cm lengths 4 medium Desiree … Continue reading Celery and Potato Soup
The following is a list of vegetables and herbs that you can plant in November, in Sydney, a temperate zone. Just click on the links for more planting and growing details: Artichokes Asparagus crowns Basil seedlings Beans (bush and climbing) Beetroot Borage Broccoli Cabbage Cape Gooseberry Capsicum Carrot Celery Chives Coriander Cucumber Eggplant Jerusalem Artichoke Lemon Balm Lettuce Luffa Marrow Okra Parsley Peanut Pumpkin Radish … Continue reading What to Plant in November
The edible part of an artichoke is actually the bud of the plant before flowering and it is native to the Mediterranean area where it has been cultivated since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The part of the bud that we eat is the fleshy lower portion of the petals and the “heart” at the base of the bud. The choke, which … Continue reading Italian Stuffed Artichokes
Our giant mulberry tree is groaning under the weight of a bumper crop of berries this year. It is a focus for the whole neighbourhood to come and share in in the bounty and eat the glossy, sweet black berries straight from the tree. This recipe includes mulberries and some rhubarb in a delicious citrus cake with a crusty cinnamon sugar topping. If there are … Continue reading Mulberry and Rhubarb Tea Cake
Ann has shared with us the recipe for her delicious date and pecan loaf. It is nutritious and so easy to make. It is low in sugar, has no eggs or milk and yet is still moist. For the lactose intolerant, just substitute olive oil for the butter as listed in the ingredients of the recipe. By preparing the ingredients ahead of time, this loaf … Continue reading Ann’s Date and Pecan Loaf
Champagne pastry has a light cake like texture due to the addition of self raising flour and cornflour. The spiced apples and champagne pastry make a wonderful light slice for afternoon tea. Spiced Apple Slice with Champagne Pastry Ingredients: Apple Filling: 4 large Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced thinly 285 mls water (10 fl oz) 1 Tsp ground cinnamon 4 whole cloves 1/4 cup … Continue reading Spiced Apple Slice with Champagne Pastry
The following is a list of vegetables that you can plant in October, in Sydney, a temperate zone: Amaranth Artichokes Asparagus Basil Beans – climbing and bush beans Beetroot Broccoli Cabbage Cape Gooseberry Capsicum Carrot Celery – in seed trays Chicory Chillies Cucumber Daikon Dill Eggplant Jerusalem artichoke Leeks Lettuce Luffa Marrow – in seed trays Mustard Greens Okra – in seed trays Parsley Parsnip … Continue reading What to Plant in October
Italian cauliflower and potato soup is really quick and easy to make. Cauliflower is in season and this soup, with potato, fresh tomato and garlic, is satisfying and delicious. Italian Cauliflower and Potato Soup Ingredients: 1/2 large head of cauliflower, trimmed of leaves an stalks and cut into florets 3 medium potatoes, peeled, and cut into 1cm cubes 3 Roma tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise … Continue reading Italian Cauliflower and Potato Soup
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