Native Australian Finger Limes

These are not from my garden, but from a specialty mushroom / fruit shop in Prahran Market called Damian Pike – Mushroom Man. Don’t they look so great? The colours are amazing. I love how the texture of the plate emulates the texture of the skin. Admittedly, this picture is from 2 years ago which […]

Pan Bread (Sourdough Discard)

Wondering what to do with unused sourdough starter? Try this method.

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Tray of sunshine

Today I received my very first tray of beautiful, locally sourced and grown Yuzu. This is my first time being acquainted with the fresh fruit. All my past experiences with Yuzu were with the dried peel, dehydrated tea powder and bottles of syrup. I think it goes without saying that the fresh fruit really beats […]

Simple Snow Pea Stir Fry

When I am able to get a substantial harvest of snow peas from the garden (enough to feed three, at least) I always cook them the same way. This is my snow pea stir fry, and it is just as simple as it is delicious. Something I must insist on in cooking this dish properly […]

Nightime Snail Pickings

One of the greatest banes most gardeners have to endure is the onslaught of snails after any sort of rain that happens just before (or during) nightfall, where the ground is nice and wet. As soon as the sun sets, these pesky little land mollusks rush out of their daytime abode and home in on a […]

Simple Shortcrust Pastry

I love recipes that are simple to execute but yet provide an amazing outcome. This simple shortcrust pastry recipe definitely fits the bill. It’s rich, flakey and best of all – short. – There are only a few things you need to know when making shortcrust pastry: 1. All the wet ingredients need to be […]

Mini Greenhouses

It’s always a good idea to plant seeds at least a month early before the growing season. This should be done in a controlled environment such as a greenhouse – if you have one. Starting them early ensures that by the time you transplant the seedlings out into the garden, they would have had a […]

Reflections

I saw this at the Chinese Gardens in Sydney. I like the reflections in the water and the distortions created by the petals of the flower.

Compost Tea

When I think of fertiliser, I picture things such as well rotted manure, blood & bone, chicken manure, seaweed emulsion – the list goes on. I never thought there was anything called Compost Tea. The name itself it quite off-putting. But when you think about it, plants need a drink too – they probably get […]

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