It is a chilly and damp November in the Organic Kitchen Garden but I am astounded at how much is still growing and producing in the garden at this time of year. Raspberries I have been growing Autumn Bliss as my Autumn Raspberries for the last few years and all I can say this the crops just keep coming!! I could go out into the garden now and pick a bowlful I know ( this lot were ...
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Chinese Lime Prawns with Cauliflower Rice
This Quick and Easy Chinese Lime Prawns is a tasty and low-calorie option for dinner. Some evenings you want something quick and tasty and low cal and this is so good for those that love fresh spicy Chinese flavours. With Lightly steamed prawns and Vegetables that could be anything you want to add really I just happened to have Broccoli from the garden and Red Pepper in the fridge. ...
Summer Meals Meal Planning
It is sunny days and this is our summer here in Ireland. So Summer Meals Meal Planning is the name of the game. The garden is suddenly producing and Bar-be-ques smells are in the air. So how do we enjoy the summer without spending hours in the kitchen and still saving money? How to Keep on Budget with your Menu This menu was based on shopping the Specials in each of my local ...
Chervil what is it and how to use it?
Chervil - what is it and how to use it? These were the questions I asked last year when someone gave me some Chervil seeds for my herb garden. The first thing you notice about Chervil is it looks like Flat-leaf Parsley and tastes aniseedy like Tarragon. But unlike its bi-annual cousin Parsley, Chervil is an annual. Chervil is most commonly used in French cooking, and like tarragon, ...
How to make your Own Organic Slug Killers
As you know slugs are the bane of my Organic Gardening Existence and I have written about my battle with them at length. Nematodes are one of the Organic methods I suggest. Nematodes are microscopic roundworms which are naturally found in your garden soil. And you can breed your own little batch of Organic Slug Killers to help you in your fight against slugs. What are Nematodes and why are ...
How to grow your own Bay tree
We use Bay leaves in our soups and stews, but did you ever wonder how to grow your own bay leaf tree? The seasoning is so normal to have in our cupboard it is easy to forget that the leaves are from a tree. The sweet bay leaf tree (Laurus nobilis) is a 40- to 50-foot tall tree native to the Mediterranean region. And its leaves were used to make wreaths on the heads of Olympic champions in ...
