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As we know, history repeats itself and when it comes to food there is no exception. Culinary habits are becoming more interesting with the reintroduction of ancient grains in to the diet along with salad herbs that haven’t been seen since the sixteenth century. Back then the diversity of textures, flavours [...] Some time ago I was fortunate enough to be invited to a morning tea at a pretty lavender farm where there is a shop selling all types of products made from lavender including lavender wine. On the menu at the coffee shop were lavender scones…of course I couldn’t resist them. They [...] These fritters make a delightful and delicately flavoured dessert, especially when served with double cream or vanilla ice-cream. 12 clusters of elderberry flowers ¼ cup plain flour 1½ cups water 1 egg Oil for deep frying Cut the stalks from the flower clusters leaving a small stub. Mix [...]
In 1885 Baron Ferdinand von Mueller noted that the leaves and flowers of this popular garden plant could be eaten as a replacement for cress and considered it to be -anti-scorbutic (scurvy-curing). Although nasturtium is known more for its culinary uses Europeans use the essential oil made from the plant as [...]
This is a little late, however, I would like to share this lovely and easy Pavlova recipe that I make every year for my family’s Christmas dinner. 4 egg whites 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon cornflour 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Preheat [...] This is an easy, delicious, and healthy damper that can be used in place of bread, as an accompaniment to most meals or as a snack. Thyme
3 cups self raising flour 1 cup barley bran 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 3 teaspoons dried thyme leaves (double for [...] |
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