September 1st, 2010
Written by Admin
Topics: Recipes


cumquat and rosemary cake

We had a family get together on Saturday to farewell one of our sons and his girlfriend, they are off to Peru to open a restaurant and continue their love of food in the land of the Incas. I busied myself making some dishes to go with the BBQ, Chicken marinated in toasted cumin seed, parsley, garlic, paprika and olive oil, hummus with thyme infused pita crisps, chickpea and kale with bread picada, and a huge salad of herbs from the garden. Our son made a delicious salad of rainbow chard, with fennel seed, red onion, sultanas, parsley, goat feta and toasted pine nuts, Yum. But what will we have for dessert??? Read the rest of this entry »

August 24th, 2010
Written by Admin
Topics: General

brushtail possum

I quite like possums, they a so cute, I know they can create havoc in the garden and make an awful noise in your roof, but if we can find ways to keep them away from the herb garden and vege patch and out of the roof, it is nice to see them around.

In the bush Possums usually spend their days sleeping in tree hollows, and the nights finding food. As we humans clear and build we destroy their native habitat and their homes. Possums are very territorial, it is hard for them to Read the rest of this entry »

August 16th, 2010
Written by Admin
Topics: General

woman that can't sleep

I am usually a great sleeper, my head hits the pillow and I am out to it under 2 minutes but there are times when my mind is full and still sorting out what needs to get done.

After a restless night and feeling lack luster I thought about how exhausting and taxing on your health it must be to have insomnia and not get a good night sleep on a regular basis.

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August 9th, 2010
Written by Admin
Topics: General

quinoa-salad

I am making a Quinoa salad tonight, it is quick and simple to make. People always comment on how yummy it is when I take it along to parties or BBQ’s. I often get asked for the recipe, I don’t make any one particular type of quinoa salad, it varies each time depending on what’s in my garden and fridge.

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July 31st, 2010
Written by Admin
Topics: General

flu man cartoon

We are in the midst of cold and flu season, how are you faring? We have been lucky enough to avoid the dreaded virus this year, so far anyway! I have had a couple of slight cold symptoms which I quickly addressed with pleasing results.

How can you avoid getting a cold or worse influenza, commonly known as the flu.

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July 17th, 2010
Written by Admin
Topics: General

I did a talk at the Library at Burleigh Heads on herbs and their medicinal and culinary uses. The talk went for just over one hour and included a variety of herbs from our large range. I have a list of the herbs I spoke about below with a little information on each of them and the odd recipe.

If you attended the talk  and have any questions about what was discussed you can leave a comment bellow.

ROSEMARY Rosmarinus officinalis

Perennial – well drained – open sunny – 1.5m

Cooking – lamb, herb butter, potatoes, oils & vinegars, biscuits, cake & shortbread.

Medicinal – Herb of Rememberance, stimulates circulation, digestion, lifts depression, headaches and migraine.

Mix with shampoo to stimulate hair growth and relieve dandruff, or rinse with rosemary tea.
Companion – beans, cabbage, carrots, garlic, parsnip and sage.

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