by Cath Manuel | Mar 26, 2015 | Fresh Food Ideas |
This simple and tasty rice dish is a favourite with my boys! I usually make a large batch so we also enjoy it for lunch or dinner the next day. I posted the recipe a few years ago on the ‘Grub’s Up’ page, but thought it would be good to share it...
by Cath Manuel | Feb 23, 2015 | Fresh Food Ideas |
This quick and easy recipe is delicious at any time of the day and perfect for lunch boxes. I love experimenting with fresh goodies harvested from the garden and then adding ingredients from the kitchen… This really is ‘Soil to Supper’ The base batter is a simple...
by Cath Manuel | Jan 13, 2014 | Fresh Food Ideas, Gardening |
Apart from a passion for gardening I also have a great love for books…not just any books, it’s actually gardening books !! I’ve collected gardening books for many years and enjoy buying, borrowing and swapping any books I can find on gardens, nature...
by Cath Manuel | Dec 3, 2013 | Fresh Food Ideas, Gardening, Growing your Garden |
Herbs were originally known as herbaceous plants (soft fleshy stems and foliage) and used by Herbalists or anyone wanting to improve their health. Today many plants are considered herbs or healing plants and are used in many ways, including; Edible and Culinary foods...
by Cath Manuel | Nov 16, 2012 | Fresh Food Ideas, Gardening |
It’s one of those funny little sayings that’s known all around the world. Yes, some of us say “Tomato” differently, but we all mean the same thing. Those juicy bright red fruits (yes, fruit !!) that we just love to eat. I know I do !!! Which...
by Cath Manuel | Sep 10, 2012 | Fresh Food Ideas, Gardening |
Here’s a plant profile on the very versatile Yacon !! Yacon – Smallanthus sonchifolius Many people haven’t heard of the Yacon, which is surprising considering it’s such an easy plant to grow and a highly versatile plant to use. Yacon is a perennial plant which...
