For cakes and desserts that are truly unique, garnish them with crystallised edible flowers. These are pretty simple to make, yet will give you maximum wow factor every time. (more…)
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Seasonal Planting Guide
By planting seasonally, you can avoid a slew of potential problems. For instance, vegetables growing out of season are far more vulnerable to insect attack and fungal diseases. Use this planting guide, including a visual reference at the bottom of the post, to help you choose plants that will grow most optimally in each season of the year. (more…)
How to Dry Herbs At Home
Fresh herbs are not only great for elevating your dishes; they are also beneficial for their medicinal qualities. Herbal teas, for one, can help elevate your mood, sooth your troubled tummy, and ease your sleeping problems. But it’s not just fresh herbs that do the job. When dried, herbs can make strong remedies for daily ailments, even ointments and lotions for the skin. (more…)
How to Reduce Your Food Waste and Save Money
Food going into landfill is a big problem in Australia. Food waste impacts on our environment, farmers, and economy. The Federal Government estimates that we are throwing away 20% of our weekly groceries, or one in every five bags of perfectly edible food. Essentially, we are throwing money down the drain and putting pressure on Australia’s environmental health. (more…)
June Planting Guide: Spring Onions
For this month’s planting guide, we focus on spring onions. When you buy a bunch of spring onions from the greengrocer, you usually only use one or two in a recipe. You can store them in the fridge wrapped in newspaper, but it is easier to save them by planting them in the garden or in a pot. (more…)
