This article first appeared in Organic NZ Gardening magazine winter issue 2020 Cold winter weather makes us seek comfort in…
Includes recipes and ideas on how to use your herbs for food

The Basics of Brewing a Good Cup of Herbal Tea
Everything is better with tea. Unknown After water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. While this statistic…

Recipe: Herby Soft Flour Tortilla
Ingredients 4 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 85g unsalted butter, softened 1 1/3 cup warm water 2…

Apple, Pear and Lemon Thyme Conserves
The summer gives us a cornucopia of fruit, and as we move into autumn, preserving the bounty takes precedence of…

Recipe: Lavender Shortbread
Ingredients 225g unsalted butter (1 cup), softened Pinch of sea salt 115g caster sugar (½ cup + 1 tbsp) 285g…

Pull-apart Herb Bread with Parmesan
This easy to bake pull-apart herb bread is as delicious as it looks. It will definitely impress whenever you decide…

Tomato and Zucchini Soup
Do you have a glut of tomatoes and zucchini in the garden? Tired of making relishes, sauces and jams? Try…

Classic Heirloom Tomato Sauce
This is my go-to sauce. It is simple, allowing the gorgeous taste of the heirloom tomatoes to shine. It's got…

Lavender Lemonade
If you have never had lavender as a food herb before, I encourage you to give it a try! I…

Butternut and Feta filled Ravioli with Burnt Butter and Crispy Sage
A culinary match made in heaven - butternut and feta and sage. Add in the nutty taste of burnt butter,…