Fresh from the Garden After chatting this week about the difference between bush beans and pole beans, it only makes sense to celebrate the stars of the show — those crisp, tender beans that are ready for picking right now! Read the Blog post here on the difference...
This dish combines the richness of basil pesto with the sweetness of roasted root vegetables and bell peppers. It’s perfect as a hearty vegetarian meal or a side dish. The roasted vegetables add depth and texture, and the pesto ties everything together with fresh,...
Basil salt is a wonderful way to preserve the fresh flavour of basil while adding a unique twist to various dishes. It can be used to season meats, vegetables, pasta, and more. Basil Salt Recipe Ingredients 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup coarse sea salt or kosher salt...
This is really one of those recipes that is not really a recipe but a combination of ingredients you have in your garden, fridge and pantry. I learnt this on a retreat a while ago and I simply adapt it according to seasonality with the staple ingredients being onions, garlic, carrot, butternut and potatoes – Rebecca Bourhill
As South African’s we love starchy sides and in particular … potatoes, in every shape and form! This potato recipe by Heleen Meyer, is certainly one to add to your repertoire. Cooked baby potatoes are crushed, drizzled with a glug of olive oil, topped with cheese and herbs, and roasted in a hot oven until golden brown and crispy. This side dish is really not a lot of effort, yet high in flavour – what more does one need? It will soon become a family favourite, and everyone will think you’ve spent hours in the kitchen preparing this simple dish.
Heidi from Shedlock Home shares a very versatile broccoli patties with us. These patties can be shaped into about 10 fishcake size patties or shaped into about 8 bigger burger patties for a vegetarian burger. They can also be shaped into smaller falafel size patties to be used in wraps or on a salad or even as little snacks with a dipping sauce. They are great for lunch boxes too.
The house is filled with the smell of basil. This is what marks the end of summer for me. Harvesting all the basil and preserving the flavour for winter. Basil preserved in olive oil is a superb way to keep that fresh basil goodness going for months past the growing...
