Drying herbs is one of the best techniques for preserving an abundance of herbs from your garden. This section shows the simple techniques for air-drying, oven-drying, microwave drying and using a dehydrator. AIR DRYING HERBS Hanging herbs up or spreading them out is the most widely used method for drying herbs. The ideal place for […]
There are many simple tips and trick for using herbs when barbecuing and outdoor entertaining. Here are a few that will not only make your meals more delicious but impress your friends with your culinary prowess. · Make a barbecue basting brush by binding together a bunch of rosemary, thyme or lemon grass stems with […]
8 field mushrooms, skinned and stalks separated 1/2 cup white breadcrumbs 2 tbsp thyme leaves 2 garlic cloves 3 tbs olive oil 2 tbs olive oil 2 tbs thyme flowers Coarse salt and ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 200 C or 400 F. Finely slice mushroom stalks and set aside. Place mushrooms cup […]
Making herbal teas from the garden is so simple and delicious that there’s no need to use the commercial herbal teas available at the supermarket. Fresh or dried herbs can be used to make herbal teas and the benefit of picking them from your own garden is that you can be sure that no pesticides […]
Aloe vera is one of the worlds most ancient and time honoured herbal remedies and is still grown in gardens today for its’ soothing and healing properties. Aloe vera, Aloe vera, is a clump forming perennial with dense rosettes of long, succulent, grey-green spiked leaves growing to 60 centimetres tall. Aloe vera is part of […]
Try these tricks for keeping your pet healthy and happy: · CATGRASS supplies cats with a ready supply of essential vitamins and minerals often missing from their diets and is a natural aid to hairball removal. Dogs, birds, guinea pigs and rabbits also love catgrass. · CATNIP can send a cat into a state of euphoria for up to […]
1 tbs dry white wine 1 tbs lemon juice 2 tsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 250g rocket leaves Place rocket leaves in a large bowl. Other salad vegetables such as tomato, spinach and cucumber can also be added. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar and shake well. Gently toss dressing through salad leaves. […]
4 (680g) chorizo sausages 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup Italian parsley, finely chopped Cut sausages diagonally into slices. Place the chorizo slices in a cold frying pan without oil and place it on the heat. As it heats, the fat will render out of the chorizo. Stir until it is crisp and brown. Drain on […]
· Make a barbecue basting brush by binding together a bunch of rosemary or lemon grass stems with string. Cut the ends to the same length to form a brush. The heat from the barbecue will release the aromatic oils in the herbs. · Roast chicken will have a subtle lemon flavour if you fill the cavity […]
· Make a barbecue basting brush by binding together a bunch of rosemary, thyme or lemon grass stems with string. Cut the ends to the same length to form a brush. The heat from the barbecue will release the aromatic oils in the herbs. · Barbecue roasted chicken will have a subtle lemon flavour if you fill […]
