A glut of cumquats

A glut of cumquats

Recipes for a glut of cumquats A Glut of Cumquats Cumquats* resemble small oranges about the size of large olives. The trees are classified now as part of the Rutaceae family (Rue family) or Citrus sensu family which means ‘in sense they are citrus’. They used...
Herbs and spices for Christmas

Herbs and spices for Christmas

Herbs and spices for Christmas Whether you are a meat eater, a vegetarian or a vegan, herbs and spices can play an important role in creating tasty and healthy festive food. From stuffing to plum pudding, they add flavour and uniqueness to any dish. Herbs Let’s...
Cheesy garlic roasted asparagus

Cheesy garlic roasted asparagus

Cheesy garlic roasted asparagus A quick and tasty side dish that the whole family will love! Ingredients 250g asparagus spears, woody ends removed 1 tablespoon olive oil  1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 2 cloves garlic, minced) Sprinkle of salt and pepper ½ cup grated...
Fermenting vegetables for beginners

Fermenting vegetables for beginners

Fermenting vegetables for beginners Eating fermented vegetables is as old as humanity, but has dropped out of many Australian diets for a long time. In this workshop, Jen Willis teaches us the basics of fermenting vegetables and the difference between pickling,...
Eating the humble radish

Eating the humble radish

Eating the humble radish I remember my mother made radish roses for the salad on Sundays during the summer with the other produce from our garden. Lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, spring onions and beetroot were the mainstays. We also grew peas and beans, but they were...
Hints for pressing and curing olives

Hints for pressing and curing olives

Hints for pressing and curing olives Suzy Sharpe, who designed and manages the Sustainable Macleod website, phoned me the other day with a question about olives that I could not answer. I then phoned David Strutt who has a wonderful olive grove at Arthurs Creek, and...