by Cath Manuel | Dec 3, 2013 | Fresh Food Ideas, Gardening, Growing your Garden, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
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 is...
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...
by Cath Manuel | Jun 14, 2012 | A Thriving Garden, Fresh Food Ideas
Most of us on many occasions find creating healthy meals for the family such a chore. I know there’s times that I’ve been busy and running around after school with the boys that I can’t even think about what I’ll cook for dinner…Sound familiar ??? Many working parents...
by Cath Manuel | May 16, 2012 | Fresh Food Ideas, Gardening
Plant Profile by Cath Manuel Coffee Tree - Coffea arabica If you enjoy good coffee and are looking at growing more of your own produce then the coffee tree is perfect for any size home garden. There are many varieties of Coffea, but I think for...
by Cath Manuel | May 3, 2012 | Fresh Food Ideas
At all the Workshops I enjoy serving different cakes and slices. When planning each session I include baking a delicious slice or cake. Lately I’ve been making a gorgeous Choc Brownie slice and everyone always enjoys it. My friend Belinda shared this recipe with...
