Today I am writing about one of our amazing Australian Growers. Rod Ostini and his son Boris bring their fresh produce from Orange NSW to Parklea Markets in Western Sydney every weekend. They grow the best cherries, apples, pears, stone fruit and seasonal fruit and potatoes. The fruit is grown in the Orange district of NSW, a major cherry and apple growing area. In … Continue reading Australian Apples Grown in Orange
The cape gooseberry fruit is quite delicious when fully matured and with care is well worth planting in the home garden. Growth habits and planting needs This unusual plant has a fruit that is a golden berry is inside a papery “cape”. The Cape Goosberry is native to Brazil but will grow well in sunny Sydney. It is the size of a cherry tomato with … Continue reading Growing Cape Gooseberry
Scones are simple to bake for afternoon tea and with some cream and a little of your favourite jam they are a well loved favourite. This recipe makes use of some of the last of my pumpkins from this years harvest. I have modified my basic recipe with a little cinnamon and orange zest to give the pumpkin a kick. Spiced Pumpkin Scones Ingredients 2 … Continue reading Spiced Pumpkin Scones
Risotto is a satisfying and quick meal to make. The addition of mushrooms of Parmigiano Reggiano add flavour and texture. Cooked till just al dente it is a delicious and filling meal. Mushroom Risotto Ingredients 300 g Arborio rice 250 g button mushrooms, sliced 1 L vegetable stock 1/2 cup parmigiano cheese, grated 1 1/2 tblsp extra virgin olive oil knob of butter 1 small … Continue reading Mushroom Risotto
These soft biscuits bring together carrots and walnuts and the flavour of orange. I have included on orange icing to glaze the biscuits. You can also just sprinkle some icing sugar as I have here. Carrot, Walnut and Orange Biscuits Ingredients 300 g carrots 130 g butter 120 g sugar 1 egg 170 g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 70 g walnuts chopped 1 … Continue reading Carrot, Walnut and Orange Biscuits
There are many versions of the traditional Nicoise salad from Nice in France. This Nicoise inspired salad is John’s adaptation. It is very nutritious and includes the protein of flaked tuna, and egg, along with refreshing summer vegetables and a lime, herb and Dijon mustard dressing. This is a great salad to take for lunch and this recipe makes 2 servings Nicoise Style Salad Ingredients … Continue reading Nicoise Style Salad
Capsicums grow well in Sydney’s temperate zone and love the sunny spots in your garden. They need a long growing season so if you want to harvest your own sweet, tender fruits there is still just enough time to plant out some capsicum seedlings. Growth habits and planting needs Capsicums like a sunny position in full sun. The best way to propagate them is from … Continue reading Growing Capsicums
This is a Mediterranean style potato salad that brings together roasted capsicum, red onion with a light vinaigrette. A perfect salad to accompany grilled meats. Potato and Roasted Capsicum Salad Ingredients 6 large desiree potatoes 1 large red capsicum 1 medium red onion, cut into fine rings then cut in half to form strips 1 large clove of garlic, minced 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 5 … Continue reading Potato and Roasted Capsicum Salad
This is a rich and moist chocolate cake that combines the flavours of rum and orange. It is a perfect cake for the Christmas season decorated with a light glaze or simply covered with a whisper of icing sugar. Chocolate Rum Bundt Cake Ingredients 1 3/4 cups self raising flour 1 cup light brown demerara sugar 1/2 cup dark cocoa (Van Houten) 1 tsp bi-carb … Continue reading Chocolate Rum Bundt Cake
Summer vegetables are in season and so delicious. I couldn’t resist the colourful capsicums today and so here is my recipe for capsicums with a rice stuffing. These contain all vegetarian ingredients and are suitable for those on a vegan or vegetarian diet. Capsicums stuffed with rice Ingredients Capsicums of any colour though red and yellow are the sweetest 3-5 cups hot vegetable stock olive … Continue reading Capsicums Stuffed with Rice
The Grantham Gardener 