Frico of Potato and Cheese
This dish is from the Friuli region of Italy and is traditionally made with potatoes and Montasio cheese, a semi-hard creamy regional friulian cheese. Here in Sydney this cheese is available at good cheese stockists but it can be substituted with Gruyère or even a good mild Cheddar. This Frico makes a great accompaniment to meat dishes or served on its own with a nice … Continue reading Frico of Potato and Cheese
Apple, Banana and Sultana Cake
This is a variation on a previous cake but this time including sultanas and apple to the ripe banana. The sultanas and orange juice cut through the rich banana flavour and the apple adds a little texture. Apple, Banana and Sultana Cake Ingredients 3 cups Self Raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed down firmly 2 medium overripe bananas, mashed 100 … Continue reading Apple, Banana and Sultana Cake
Growing Cauliflower
With good preparation and ample moisture, cauliflower are easy to grow in the home garden and the effort in growing will be rewarded by tender, mild flavoured flower heads that are so healthy. Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C anda good source of vitamin K, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, potassium, and manganese. As a member of the … Continue reading Growing Cauliflower
What to plant in February
The following is a list of things you can plant in February in Sydney, a temperate zone: Beans (dwarf and climbing) Beetroot Broccoli Brussel sprouts Carrot Cauliflower Chives Cucumber Endive Fennel Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce Mustard greens Onion Parsley Radish Silverbeet Swedes Turnip Zucchini Flower of the Month – White Frangipani (Plumaria) Continue reading What to plant in February
Growing radishes
Radishes belong to the Brassica family and are one of the most common garden vegetables, widely cultivated throughout the world. They vary in colour and shape from red, white, purple or black and can be round or long and cylindrical. Like other members of the Brassica family they contain sulforaphane and indole-3 which are thought to be protective against cancer when eaten raw. They are also … Continue reading Growing radishes
Okra in Tomato Sauce with Rice
Those who are growing okra will have a bountiful crop and this recipe is perfect with rice as an accompaniment. Okra is also available frozen and in a dried form when okra is out of season making this a dish that can be prepared year round. Make sure to select small fruits about 5 cm long for the tenderest result. Okra in Tomato Sauce with … Continue reading Okra in Tomato Sauce with Rice
Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
Zucchinis are blooming and the blossoms make a delicious dish when stuffed with feta and mint in the classic Greek way. Both forms of the flower can be used and the immature zucchini left attached will yield a crunchy element to the crispy battered blossoms. Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Ingredients 12 zucchini or squash blossoms with the immature zucchini attached where possible or just the flower … Continue reading Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
Curried Egg Salad
This is another single serve salad for work. Its lightly curried flavour and the variety of vegetables make for a delicious lunch with some crusty bread. Curried Egg Salad Ingredients Dressing: 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated 2 tsp generous whole egg mayo 2 tbsp cottage cheese 2 tsp whole grain mustard Sprinkle of nutmeg 1/2 tsp curry powder Salad: 1 hard boiled egg cut into … Continue reading Curried Egg Salad
Buddah’s Hand Citron
On a visit to the garden of our friend Merren we discovered this rare and interesting fruit tree, the Buddah’s hand citron. It is grown in Asia where there are many cultivars and variations of this plant and it was exciting to find it growing so well in Sydney. The gnarled fruit, when mature, looks like a hand with fingers. The fruit pictured is still to … Continue reading Buddah’s Hand Citron
Growing Sunflowers
Sunflowers come in a variety of sizes and they all add a splash of sunshine to the garden and attract bees. They are easy to grow and an excellent way to introduce children to gardening. Growth habits and planting needs As Sunflowers are allelopathic, that is, they produce toxins that prevent the growth of other plants, care should be taken about the location chosen to … Continue reading Growing Sunflowers
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