Recipes for cooking from your vegetable garden. Find creative and useful tips to preserve, store and cook your edible garden harvest. From an abundance of herbs to creative ways of using vegetables in sweet baking recipes.
Key limes are an incredibly versatile fruit and having a key lime tree in your backyard opens you up to a ton of yummy benefits. From cocktails to tacos, key limes are the perfect addition for that bite of tart. Our favorite recipe, though, is a delicious key lime pie. If you’re interested in the … Read more
This easy Eggplant Chutney recipe is simple to make and the perfect condiment for both vegetable and meat dishes as well as part of an antipasto plate or ploughman’s lunch. The true hero of this recipe is of course the eggplant. The rich, creamy texture of the eggplant along with the gentle spices makes this … Read more
Have you ever wondered what are rose hips and how to eat rose hips? Then you’ve come to the right place. Here we’ll look at exactly what is a rose hip and how to eat them with recipe ideas to try at home. What are Rose Hips? What do roses and apples have in common? … Read more
Do you love juicing celery and now want to try your hand at growing your own celery for juicing? You’ve come to the right place. Really, organic and homegrown celery is the way to go. It’s simple to grow celery, and you can juice this vegetable right from the comfort of your home. So, let’s … Read more
At first glance, a turnip and a radish may look like very similar vegetables. They both have a globular edible root, tinged purple or red in color, with long leafy greens that poke out the top. Their flesh is generally white, though it can be tinged different colors. The vegetables are so similar that some … Read more
This easy corn fritter recipe with basil is a hit for morning tea, brunch and light meals. And they make clever use of homegrown basil. Read on for how to make this easy corn fritter recipe with fresh basil. What to Serve with Corn Fritters Corn fritter are a great snack on their own or … Read more
At a farmers market recently, I came across a variety of cucumber called “Burpless Cucumber”. Does it mean you won’t burp after eating these cucumbers? Do cucumbers even cause burping? Does burpless mean something else entirely? With so many questions, I decided to do some research to find out what is a burpless cucumber. Seed companies … Read more
This easy watermelon salad recipe with feta, mint and balsamic dressing is the perfect side dish for summer. Using only a few simple ingredients, this recipe is fresh and vibrant and would make an impressive dish for entertaining. There’s nothing like biting into a juicy watermelon on a hot summer’s day. The taste brings back … Read more
Looking for the medicinal benefits of turmeric? Wondering how turmeric can help with your health and wellbeing? Well, you’ve come to the right place. After growing turmeric in my garden, I decided to do some research into the health benefits of turmeric. Read on to find out more. By the way, this is not intended … Read more
This naturally sweet banana pancake recipe is perfection and has no added sugar! Even without sugar, these pancakes are surprisingly sweet. Light and fluffy and full of bananas these healthy banana pancakes are a must-try recipe for breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea or dessert. The secret to making these pancakes deliciously sweet, with no added sugar, … Read more