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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Mmmmm, polenta!
I am the biggest fan of polenta. If it’s on the menu at a restaurant then I order it. But I have to admit I’ve never been much good at cooking it…until recently. A few months ago I discovered Russ … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Food, Recipe
Tagged Australia, Broad beans, Cooking, Dinner, Fava beans, Food, Garlic, Lemons, Polenta, Recipe, Spring, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter
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Remembering the broad beans
When I first started blogging I was quite concerned about posting on topics at the right time of year (see how almost five months of blogging makes me a pro 😉 ). I thought if I posted a seasonal … Continue reading
Through the fenceposts: two for the price of one
We had a glorious mid-Spring weekend with great big blue cloud-less skies and lovely warmth. Perfect weather for wandering through neighbourhoods. This time, I have photos of two small “through the fence posts”. Both had tiny little front gardens with … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Gardening, Through the fence posts
Tagged Australia, Food, Gardening, Herbs, Inspiration, Spring, Walking
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A farmers’ market cornucopia: November
:: Little bits of summer are starting to show themselves at our farmers’ market. I bought our usual orange haul (to last us two weeks) and then discovered my favourite stone fruit farmers had arrived at the market for the … Continue reading
Posted in A farmers' market cornucopia, Food, Snapshot
Tagged Australia, Farmer's market, Food, Fruit, Spring, Vegetables
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Crème fraiche love
My crème fraiche turned out as an example of the most delicious scrumptiousness. I am completely in love and addicted. Why did I not start making it years ago? It is sooo yummy and soo easy to make. Get yourself … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Food, Make your own, Recipe
Tagged Australia, Breakfast, Brunch, Cooking, Creme fraiche, Dairy, Dessert, Food, Happiness, Inspiration, Lunch, Make your own, Organic, Recipe
8 Comments
What makes you an urban farmer?
The term urban farmer resonates deeply within me. Linking to concepts like sustainability and self-sustaining food production. Recently I’ve been starting to wonder if I could call myself an urban farmer. And that is where my confusion starts. What exactly … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Ethics, Food, Gardening
Tagged Agriculture, Australia, Environment, Farming, Food, Gardening, Sustainability, Urban agriculture, Urban farmer, Vegetables
18 Comments
In my kitchen…
During the last few weeks in my kitchen I have been… :: Using up our lemons before they all fall off the tree. Lots of fresh home-made lemonade and putting away our favourite lemon and ginger cordial :: Making bread. … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks, Food, Gardening, Make your own, Snapshot
Tagged Australia, Cooking, Farmer's market, Food, Gardening, Lemons, Make your own, Spring, Vegetables
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