A grainy sourdough sandwich bread, with wholewheat flour and seeds. I’ve been playing around with sourdough recipes lately. It’s a lot of fun trying new combinations and techniques. I’d been wanting to add a sourdough sandwich bread to my repertoire for a while and I’m very pleased with how this one has turned out. It’s got great texture thanks to…
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These blackberry streusel muffins are dotted with juicy blackberry chunks and topped with a buttery cinnamon and walnut streusel. Fresh or frozen blackberries can be used, or switch them up for a different berry all together! We have been blackberry foraging most weekends. I’m trying to fill our freezer with as many berries as I can to, *fingers crossed*, last…
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Summer time means ‘spaghetti alla puttanesca’, with fresh roasted tomatoes and capsicum. It’s so delicious. With quite a few flavour makers like olives, capers and garlic, you really can’t go wrong with this dish. I’ve roasted the tomatoes in the oven first, along with capsicums until they’re caramalised and blistered. Then I toss them together with fried capers, garlic, olives,…
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February, the last month of summer is already here! Time goes so quickly, especially when you plan around the seasons. There is always something to do or prepare for. To sow this month: Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbages, Endive, Kale, Lettuce, Radish, Rocket, Spring Onion, Parsnips, Swedes, Turnips To plant from seedlings: Basil, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Leeks, Lettuce,…
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This lighter zucchini gratin features sliced zucchini layered along with cheese and a creamy white sauce. Topped with cheese and breadcrumbs. It’s a healthy and simple side dish to help you tackle your zucchini glut. Let’s be honest, zucchini on their own don’t have much flavour. And if you leave them too long and they become marrows, there’s even less….
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