So much Garlic… What now?

Storing and Preserving Garlic This season we harvested our garlic in November, cured it until January and if I store it in a cool, dry place in the kitchen (this year as a pretty braid hanging in the pantry) it should last until autumn. That’s if we don’t scarf it all...

Andrew’s Favourite Chilli & Olive Oil

It’s not complicated to make this jar of punch. We go through it far too quickly though- topped onto avo, stirred through pasta, drizzled over meat. I grow a few varieties of chillies- my favourite is Twilight Rainbow. Wash & dry chillies Remove stalks &...

Healing garlic recipes for winter colds & flu.

At this time of year, it seems there is always someone in my family sniffing and or coughing.  I love winter but we do need some sun!  This is a natural pick-me up. A beautiful soothing lemon and garlic tea- just what your body needs and wants when you have a cold. ...
How to cure olives

How to cure olives

HOW TO CURE OLIVES Oi…love olives on my table There are as many ways to cure olives as there are opinions of which is the right way. After trying many methods over the years, with varying degrees of success, I feel the best way is the simplest: basic brine. If you are...