by Cath Manuel | Jun 9, 2015 | Fresh Food Ideas
This is one of the easiest, yet very versatile, muffin recipes I have. To make these tasty muffins I use a basic muffin mix and then add fresh, seasonal vegetables and herbs from the garden. The basic mix can be adapted to sweet or savoury, vegetarian option or some...
by Cath Manuel | Apr 8, 2015 | Fresh Food Ideas
With Winter heading upon us, now is a great time to sample a few winter warming soups using fresh herbs and veggies from the garden. This recipe is my adaptation of the delicious Italian soup Zuppa di Farro or farro and bean soup. I usually make a double batch as...
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...