Spiced Vinegar Recipe Why spiced vinegar? The inspiration for this subtle yet versatile spiced vinegar recipe came from my travels to the Philippines. This brightly coloured bottle is bursting with flavours and makes a great condiment for any curious kitchen. It is famously found in the backstreet barbecue chicken houses, which are all so popular […]
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Grass Clippings: The Gardeners Green Gold Why grass clippings? Grass clippings are by far one of the most overlooked luxuries of the gardening world. Most people just bundle them into the big brown bins or black bags and wait anxiously for them to be taken away so that they can get the hedge trimmings in […]
A Simple Guide to Making Leaf Mold What is Leaf Mold? Leaf Mold is a form of compost derived from the slow decomposition of deciduous tree and shrub leaves caused by fungal breakdown. What Happens in Nature? In the natural environment, Autumn and Winter leaves fall and create a blanket across the land of deciduous […]
Our Choices and the Environment our environment What are our choices doings to our environment? It seems that the choices we make have a direct impact on the environment and we have inadvertently slipped into the trap of becoming consumers instead of producers. As consumers, we rely heavily on pretty packaging to bring a lot […]
Delicious Citrus Bars Why do citrus bars taste so good? Citrus Bars are a breakable bite that bring back the simplicity of sharp tastes together with a chalky crust highlighted by powdered sugar and floury flavour. The combination of crumbly pastry, zesty filling and mouth-watering edges make this moreish recipe go down all too well. […]
Garlic and Basil Bug Spray Garlic and basil Are natural bug sprays effective against pests? In my imagination, the air above the garden is a busy highway of bugs and pests. Above our hectic lives and calming gardens, they’re just cruising around on the lookout for something delicious to eat. Whether it be your favourite […]