Zucchini Chocolate and Nut Bundt Cake
The very first post on this site back in 2015 was dedicated to the abundance of zucchini that our community garden boasted and 3 zucchini recipes shared by gardener Deborah. https://granthamgarden.org/2015/10/26/recipes/ Today I returned to her lovely zucchini cake and thought I would make a chocolate version with walnuts and brandied fruit. The use of olive oil makes this cake very moist and the fruit … Continue reading Zucchini Chocolate and Nut Bundt Cake
Risotto with Sausage and Tomato
Risotto is one of those comfort dishes that is delicious at any time of year. Using a quality risotto rice will make your risotto creamy while maintaining the integrity of the individual grains of rice, keeping them pleasingly al dente. Also, a homemade chicken or vegetable stock will give your risotto a lift too, as will the addition of a good dry white wine and … Continue reading Risotto with Sausage and Tomato
Happy Easter
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 For those who like to colour their own Easter eggs here is a link to show you how to make red Easter eggs. You can adapt the instructions to make eggs in any shade that you find pleasing. In … 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
A Tribute for Jackie
Today, we the Grantham Gardeners, pay tribute to our friend Jackie, a contributor to this site, who passed away recently. Jackie will be remembered by all who had the priviledge of knowing her, to be a strong and fiercely independent woman, active in public life, a loyal friend and a loving wife and mother. She was committed to sustainable living and care for the environment … Continue reading A Tribute for Jackie
Chocolate, Fruit and Nut Slice
Dark cocoa, brandied fruit and nuts combine to make this delicious slice. The fruit gives moisture and the nuts give a lovely crunch. The orange zest and brandy used to soak the fruit adds flavour. It takes only a little preparation and is quick and easy to make at any time. This slice is perfect for a snack or with your favourite coffee or tea. … Continue reading Chocolate, Fruit and Nut Slice
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
Joe’s Fig and Cinnamon Jam
Late summer and autumn sees the fresh figs ripening fast, in fact, faster than one can eat them all. So making jam is a great way to use up the glut of figs and to keep enjoying them when the season is over. It is also a lovely way to share your bounty with family and friends when figs are no longer available. Joe has … Continue reading Joe’s Fig and Cinnamon Jam
What to Plant in February
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: Amaranth Beans (dwarf) Beetroot Broccoli Brussel sprouts Carrot Cauliflower Chives Cucumber Endive Fennel Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce Mustard greens Onion Parsley Radish Silverbeet Swedes Turnip Zucchini Plant of the Month – the … Continue reading What to Plant in February
Caramelised Figs with Brandy
Every year we prune the old fig tree hard and in spring it roars back to life with a huge bounty of figs in late summer. Delicious as they are fresh, it is very satisfying to make Caramelised Figs with Brandy to keep in the fridge and enjoy with ice-cream. In Sydney they are ripening already. It is so easy to make up jars of … Continue reading Caramelised Figs with Brandy
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