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Don't bother with green zucchinis next year. Yellow ones fruit earlier and are much easier to spot amongst the leaves so you won't end up with unexpected marrows. Scallopinis are a more interesting flying-saucer shape and can be yellow or green. If you're being buried under a mountain of zucchinis then try some zucchini recipes. Chocolate … [Read more...]
When you've got chooks you wouldn't think you'd need a vegan cake, but if you run out of eggs this is the ideal solution. I didn't expect it to rise but it did and is moist and delicious. I use a bundt tin so that it cooks more quickly and is easier to slice into small portions. The slices freeze well for quick defrosting for unexpected guests. If … [Read more...]
Quick, vegan, store-cupboard supper for one or double up for a starter for four. One zucchini, cut in half lengthways. Check whether the halves sit flat on their backs and if not, shave off a slither until they do. Two tablespoons couscous, just covered in boiling water. Olive oil. One clove of garlic, peeled and finely … [Read more...]
It's time to buy seeds for your winter crops - a sowing before the end of February and another one before the end of March will make your garden more resilient to the variability of weather. Some might be ready before winter, others during and some not harvested until spring. I use a grid of 30x30cm squares made of bamboo stakes tied together with … [Read more...]
I'm not selling vegetables this year but will be running a 'weekly'* draw during the summer for a box of seasonal produce. Everyone who gets this email will automatically enter the draw so if you've got friends who'd enjoy some fresh produce, forward this to them so they can sign up for updates. If you win the draw and you're not in Wellington or … [Read more...]
I'll be running the final fresh food garden course of the season on Saturday 6 March 2010 12 noon to 5.30pm. Just nine places so please book early. The next courses will be in early October 2010. Although it's very suitable for beginners, some of the people who've enjoyed the course the most have been experienced gardeners. There's a mixture of … [Read more...]
I view meatloaf as an easy way of making burgers. You could use the same mixture to make patties or divide it into muffin tins to make a more portable version. I used a silicone loaf mould which makes it easy to release but I think you get a better browned look if you use a metal tin. Or you could slow cook it - form it into a round or oval loaf to … [Read more...]
