Category Archives: recipe

253/366: the garden archaeologist

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

Whilst weeding an area to prepare it for some tomatoes, I came across two surprise finds, which made me feel like I was an archaeologist. The first was a bangle that I had stupidly worn while working in the garden … Continue reading →

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218/366: sandi’s wholemeal carrot and walnut cake

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

I have a recipe from a 1979 Women’s Weekly magazine for a carrot cake, around the time  they first became popular. In the intervening years I have modified the recipe so many times that now I think I can safely … Continue reading →

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166/366: coriander quest conquered – the easy way

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

Months ago, against the advice of a random customer at Bunnings, I purchased and planted coriander seedlings. See 31/366: coriander quest for details. Cutting a short story shorter: they disappeared. Now I have taken the easy way out. At the … Continue reading →

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153/366: winter warmer

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

On a Winter’s day, there is nothing like a hot, tasty snack, but it doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Utilising some silverbeet from my garden, I made up an easy recipe. I love the sense of achievement and satisfaction using … Continue reading →

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