CategoriesCulinary Monthly and Seasonal Growing

Cool season leafy greens

Growing Salad Greens There was a lettuce shortage. Fast-food outlets in June and July issued statements about leaving out greens…

CategoriesCulinary Medicinal Using Herbs

Hot & Spicy: Winter warming drinks

This article first appeared in Organic NZ Gardening magazine winter issue 2020  Cold winter weather makes us seek comfort in…

CategoriesCulinary Using Herbs

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…

CategoriesCulinary Using Herbs

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…

CategoriesCulinary

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…

CategoriesCulinary Using Herbs

Recipe: Lavender Shortbread

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

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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…

CategoriesCulinary

Tomato and Zucchini Soup

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

CategoriesCulinary

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…

CategoriesCulinary Edible Flowers

Lavender Lemonade

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