What to plant in December
The following is a list of things you can plant in December in Sydney, a temperate zone: Basil Beans (dwarf and climbing) Beetroot Cape Gooseberry Capsicum Carrot Celery Chilli Choko Cucumber Eggplant Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce Luffa Marrow Mustard greens Okra Pumpkin Radish Rockmelon Silverbeet Squash Sunflower Sweet corn Tomato Turnip Watermelon Zucchini Flower of the Month – Red Miniature Daliah Continue reading What to plant in December
Chickpeas With Tomato Sauce
This recipe uses healthy chickpeas in a rich tomato sauce. It can be made ahead for a healthy lunch accompanied by some steamed rice or with crusty bread. Chickpeas with Tomato Sauce Ingredients 4 slices of bacon chopped finely 1 carrot, chopped finely 1 brown onion chopped finely 1 stalk of celery chopped finely 1 tbs olive oil 3 cups of tomato passata 1 … Continue reading Chickpeas With Tomato Sauce
Eggplant and Lasagne
This recipe is a blending of the popular lasagne and the eggplant moussaka in layers with tomato and bechamel sauces. This recipe use the rich oven roasted tomato sauce that we posted earlier here Eggplant and Lasagne Ingredients Pre cooked lasagne sheets 1 eggplant 1 1/2 cups oven baked tomato sauce 2 cups grated parmesan cheese 1 L milk 120 g butter 2/3 cup plain … Continue reading Eggplant and Lasagne
Peperonata
Summer is coming and our tomatoes, eggplant, capsicum and zucchini will be giving us so much produce. This recipe brings these flavours together and makes a tasty full flavoured accompaniment for your barbecued or cold meats. It can be eaten hot or cold, as a dip for the crustiest of bread or used by the spoonful to flavour other dishes. Peperonata Ingredients 2 tblsp olive … Continue reading Peperonata
Aunty Pat’s Chocolate Cake
Phil has kindly shared a family recipe with us and it is such a versatile one. Here is what he has to say about it. “This recipe is for a basic one bowl cake which as you will see can then be modified into different forms. Feel free to experiment – for example, leave out the cocoa and you have a plain cake. Most importantly, have fun … Continue reading Aunty Pat’s Chocolate Cake
Coconut Banana Bread
Banana bread is always a delicious accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea. The flavour of this cake is enhanced by the the addition of coconut. With the hot weather there are always a couple of bananas that ripen quickly so why not give this recipe a try. Coconut Banana Bread Ingredients 2 cups Self Raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup dessicated … Continue reading Coconut Banana Bread
Growing Eggplant
Eggplant has been cultivated in Asia since prehistory and introduced to the Mediterranean in the middle ages. It is a very versatile fruit that can be cooked in many ways. Growth habits and planting needs Eggplant like a sunny position and a soil pH below 6.0, so acidic. Test the soil and amend with lime if over this. Because eggplants are susceptible to soil born … Continue reading Growing Eggplant
Lentil, Zucchini and Tomato Soup with Quick bread
This is a hearty soup with a mix of vegetables, tomatoes and nutritious lentils. Serve with a quick bread made from an easy 3 ingredient dough Lentil,Vegetable and Tomato Soup Ingredients 2 carrots diced 2 medium zucchini diced 1 stick of celery diced 1 large onion finely chopped 1 can of diced tomatoes 350 g cooked brown lentils or 2 x 400 g tins … Continue reading Lentil, Zucchini and Tomato Soup with Quick bread
Growing Cucumbers
Cucumbers are now growing well and can be planted for succession cropping of this cool summer vegetable. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need. One cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. Growth habits and planting needs Sow in the garden from September to February in temperate zones. To grow cucumbers well they … Continue reading Growing Cucumbers
Heart Shaped Scones
Here are the perfect scones that say I love you to your favourite person with heart shaped scones for the perfect morning or afternoon tea. Heart Shaped Scones Ingredients 2 cups Self Raising flour 30 g Butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk Method Pre-heat oven to 250C Sift the flour and salt Using the finger tips combine the butter into the flour until … Continue reading Heart Shaped Scones
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