This sourdough focaccia has a chewy and soft interior and a deliciously crispy exterior. This combination of texture in this focaccia comes from an airy sourdough leavened dough that’s coated in a generous amount of olive oil. While it bakes, this olive oil crisps up the outside of the dough. Sourdough focaccia has a been a recipe that’s been requested…
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To sow this month (direct or in trays): broad beans, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, rocket, onions, lettuce, silverbeet, perpetual spinach To plant from seedlings this month: asparagus, asian greens, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, lettuce, onions, spinach, silverbeet It’s mid winter now and it’s cooooold! Anything planted now isn’t going visibly grow much, but keep on planting if you can. Once spring comes…
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A recipe for soft and tender sourdough dinner rolls. These soft sourdough dinner rolls can be made by hand or in a mixer. Read on for step by step instructions and video demonstrations. It’s time for another addition to my sourdough archives! Sourdough buns have been on the to-do list for a while. They’re tender and soft. Serve them as…
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This floral scented vanilla quince jelly is sweet and smooth. It’s delicious on spread on pancakes, toast, or with crackers and cheese. This vanilla quince jelly is so good and simple to make. In fact, it is one of the easiest ways to preserve quince, as it doesn’t require any peeling or coring. It’s winter now in NZ so I’m a little…
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A hearty and warming winter soup with parsnips and fresh thyme. This silky smooth, hearty parsnip soup is topped with crispy fried parsnip chips for texture and crunch. I love growing parsnips in the garden because they’re such a welcome treat come winter. In my shady garden I have to sow my parsnip seeds late spring if I want them…
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