vegetable gardening courses and workshops, edible gardening tips and seasonal recipes for home-grown produce..
This will serve about four people, depending on the size of the hare. I add eight or so golf-ball sized potatoes to the top of this to serve with it together with buttered, shredded, steamed cabbage or a salad. The hare backstraps (equivalent of a beef eye-fillet) are better kept for something else. My favourites are topped with pate and wrapped … [Read more...]
Hare backstraps are the equivalent of a fillet steak - the muscle that runs down each side of the hare's spine and make the perfect meal for two people. I could have used 250g beef or venison fillet or lamb backstraps in this recipe, instead of the hare. Cooking the meat like this keeps it moist and tender. I prefer them to remain slightly pink in … [Read more...]
Get your winter fix of Kitchen Garden workshops at HANDMADE 2013
Plan your summer edible garden
Totally Totes
Spring workshops will start in October 2013 and will all be held at The Kitchen Garden in Ohariu Valley Wellington from 6-7.30pm. $29 per person. Get a group of six together and I'll tailor a workshop on a date and topic to suit you.
Planning your summer edible garden develop a plan to make the most of your garden time, space and energy.
Herbalicious growing and enjoying edible herbs for flavour and freshness from your garden to your plate.
Sow your winter edible garden to get your edible garden seeds sown for winter.
Composting for beginners
or for you if your composting isn't working well.
Soil Magic learn techniques to improve your soil and make your gardening easier - mulching, green manure, compost, aeration, double digging, soil testing and much, much more.
