Do you remember those hot summer days that we spent preserving our garden produce? Now (winter) is the time to reap the rewards of our labour!!  Last night I served up a curry-in-a-hurry by using a pint of sauce that … Continue reading →

Ok slowdown, you will need to be realistic. Let this be the year that you don’t go ballistic. The tomato plot can only support nine or ten. The baby’s coming, you’ll be helping Shannyn! Oh, the jungled isle of tomato … Continue reading →

Both onions and garlic are members of the Allium family. Allium (derived from the Greek word for garlic) are high in beneficial sulfur compounds, giving them their distinctive flavour and aroma.  Shallots, leeks, and chives are also members of the … Continue reading →

In the last few weeks, I have been spending lovely bits and pieces of time in the spring garden. During those moments I have made some awe inspiring discoveries. Well, at least for me they are incredible little snippets. All … Continue reading →

Every day is getting warmer and brighter during  this last week of April. Bit by bit my front vegetable garden is sporting less weeds, more seedlings and newly planted seeds. I haven’t even thought about the back garden, and won’t … Continue reading →