Spinach galore
Popeye traditionally got his hit of power packed spinach from a can, but I prefer mine fresh. Unfortunately, in sub-tropical Australia the summers are simply… Read More »Spinach galore
Make and Taste
Making the most of Malabar spinach
This preparation of Malabar Spinach for Palak Paneer works just as well for any of the sub-tropical plants discussed in Spinach galore. You can pick… Read More »Making the most of Malabar spinach
Let it Ferment!
Beer and bread are not the only fermented food fit for humans. Fermentation a traditional method of preserving fresh food to feed us when there… Read More »Let it Ferment!
What is this thing called Malabar Spinach?
We have had a number of questions about the soft and silky, fleshy plant that threatened to take over large sections of the community garden… Read More »What is this thing called Malabar Spinach?
Preserving the Harvest
This week we’re going to talk about preservation, and I don’t mean preservation of the natural environment through bushcare. I’m talking about preserving food. You… Read More »Preserving the Harvest
Harvesting rewards
Avoid disappointment – harvest your crop before the pests get it. (Listen to the podcast) Summer is harvest time and lots of gardeners celebrate their… Read More »Harvesting rewards
Make and Taste: Sourdough
Sharing our food culture is one way to build resilient communities and to help us thrive as we go through the challenges of degrowth. Make… Read More »Make and Taste: Sourdough