We have a large loquat tree with loads of fruit that the kids will eat raw but we also make into jam. However, we still have jam from last year so I am looking for new ideas. I was thinking of concocting a sweet chilli-type sauce from them, but maybe
Read more…anyone know anything about making mead, or honey wines. great recipes, additional special ingredients or secret tricks? i'd be keen to hear your experiences etc. many thanks minx
Read more…I have lemons come out of my ears! Any ideas for preserving the lemons (apart from the quarter & salt preserving method? Can I just freeze the juice? and what about the zest, how do I preserve or freeze that best?
Read more…Please help, I need a variety of cabbage recipes, red or white. I've just joined the group and love some of the ideas in the other discussions, really looking forward to try some out. Meantime I have cabbages screaming at me to be used.
Read more…I don't know about elsewhere, but here in Western Australia lemon trees are a common feature of the backyard. Unfortunately a lot of lemons often go to waste. While travelling down south and visiting Woody Nook winery, I found two great small books b
Read more…I have a big beetroot harvest from clearing a garden bed. I'm looking for recipes for cooked beetroot, and chutneys, relishes, preserved beetroot, etc. Has anyone made beetroot soup?
Read more…does any one know how to preserve beetroot without viniger as i dont like it unless that is the only way many thanks pam
Read more…OMG this is soo good! If you have a lime tree or know someone who does this is a good way of using up the plentiful harvest. Ours have gone yellow now so I am trying to use them up before they turn so I made this syrup: Peel the skin off about 10 li
Read more…Hi everyone,i am very concerned about all the extras going into bread these days, so i want to start making organic,bread with healthy grains for my family each day.I am not a great cook so i need a recipe thats fool proof,thanks Fi
Read more…We have 2 trees - one sweet, one astringent - coming ripe soon. Does anyone have any good recipes?
Read more…Hi, Does anyone have any good recipes or ideas for Radish's? Thanks,
Read more…I have a dehydrator and would like to know some methods for using it for preseving feijoas .I know the basic methods but am hoping to learn from someone who has preserved feijoas successfully with a dehydrator and has a tasty recipe or two.
Read more…they're not ripening very fast anymore but i don't want to birds to get the last figs of 2009 so if i pick them early, any ideas of how to make them into tasty dishes? no more jam though, cos i've got stacks of that. thanks.
Read more…Does anyone have a recipe for a great feijoa jam? I tried one recipe last weekend and the results were inedible. Or any other feijoa recipes would be most welcome. Thanks! Keri.
Read more…Hi, I have lots of silverbeet ready to harvest in my garden but I am totally uninspired as to what to make with it apart from the boring old steamed way. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
Read more…I make this to put over any of my fresh salad vegies and it is so yummy! 3/4 cup chopped up peanuts, 2 cloves garlic chopped up really fine, 4 green onions chopped up,1/2 teasp; brown sugar, 1 tablesp; soy souce, 1/2 teasp;chilli powder, a big squeez
Read more…Now the abundance of tomatoes and zucchini is almost over, I now have lots of chilis to contend with. As I don't have much freezer space, I pickle chilis of all sorts for use during winter. I also make a red capsicum and chilli jelly which is wonderf
Read more…As our Quince are all ripe for the picking, I thought I'd add another option for using Quince; other than preserving;-) Quince cake 1⁄2 cup sugar 1⁄2 cup orange juice 1 C water 2 cardamon pods 1 kg quinces, peeled and chopped Cook all slowly in large
Read more…Has anyone tried cooking with these? I just attempted to use 1 1/2 kg to make some cranberry jelly, but only yielded one jar, which seemed like a lot of effort for small return. If you have cooked/preserved with these successfully I'd love to know.
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