Mulberry and Rhubarb Tea Cake
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’s Date and Pecan Loaf
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
Spiced Apple Slice with Champagne Pastry
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
What to Plant in October
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
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
Oat, Cranberry and Fruit Slice
This delicious and easy to make slice brings together the flavours of cranberry and sultana with oats and coconut. The slice is moist and morish and a perfect accompaniment for your afternoon tea or coffee. Oat, Cranberry and Fruit Slice Ingredients 1 cup of oats 1/4 cup coconut 100g self raising flour 50 g dried cranberries 50 g sultanas 1 cup light brown sugar 1 … Continue reading Oat, Cranberry and Fruit Slice
What to Plant in September
Today is the first day of spring and this is the first planting guide of the season. The following is a list of vegetables you can plant in September in Sydney, a temperate zone: Amaranth Artichokes Asparagus Basil Beans – climbing and bush beans Beetroot Broccoli Cabbage Cape Gooseberry Capsicum Carrot Celery Chicory Chillies Cucumber Eggplant Jerusalem artichoke Leeks Lettuce Luffa Marrow Mustard Greens Parsnip … Continue reading What to Plant in September
Spiced Apple and Rhubarb Turnovers
Turnovers made from flaky puff pastry and delicious spiced apples and rhubarb are so easy to prepare and make a tasty treat. I have included instructions for freezing the turnovers so that you will have these delightful little parcels ready to bake whenever you want. Many thanks to Dominique who shared her recipe and clever method for freezing with us. Spiced Apple Turnovers Ingredients: 4 … Continue reading Spiced Apple and Rhubarb Turnovers
Gardener’s Neck Warmer
Today I share with you my own pattern for my easy to knit Gardener’s Neck Warmer. Knitted neck warmers are popular and easy to wear under jackets and coats. This neck warmer is perfect for gardening in cold weather, worn under your work shirt or jacket. All you need to know is how to knit basic plain and purl stitches and this pattern is simple … Continue reading Gardener’s Neck Warmer
Celeriac Salad
Celeriac is a delicious root vegetable with a lovely celery flavour. This simple recipe is posted to encourage you to try celeriac, which is easily found at the moment. Look out for fresh celeriac which will have a good colour and fresh looking leaves. The centre of the celeriac should not be hollow. It may not have its leaves so look at the bulb itself … Continue reading Celeriac Salad
The Grantham Gardener 