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Biological warfare in the vegetable patch

If you’re a regular reader you’ll know that we’re trying our hands at growing some vegetables. Our home-grown vegetable patch includes beetroot, silverbeet, lettuce, coriander and rosemary. Welcome additions to the herb collection that we already had—birdseye, habanero and Apache … Continue reading

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Home-grown

For me, there’s nothing more rewarding than using home-grown herbs. It pleases the wannabe hobby farmer lurking within. So what is it that’s attractive about growing my own herbs? Well, I like that I’m saving the $2-plus per bunch for … Continue reading

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Herbed rissoles (burger patties)

Herbed rissoles are a meal from my childhood, a real comfort food. Back then herbed rissoles were regularly served for dinner with creamy mashed potato and steamed greens, or as beef burger patties with salad, cheese and tomato sauce on … Continue reading

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