Every spring, herb gardeners all over the country let their chives bolt and then quietly compost the blossoms. That's a shame. Those soft purple pom-poms are one of the most useful things growing in your backyard right now, and they'll be gone in a few weeks. Every year, I … [Read more...] about Chive Blossoms: The Pretty Purple Flower You Should Be Cooking With Right Now
Canning
Mrs. Beeton’s Versatile Tomato Chutney
This is a great recipe to use up tomatoes from the garden to make a wonderful spicy chutney which you can enjoy over winter or gift to friends and neighbours for the holidays. You can use it anywhere you might otherwise use ketchup. Mrs. Beeton was the first Domestic Goddess. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Versatile Tomato Chutney
Crunchy Bread & Butter Pickles
Home veg gardeners often find themselves at the mercy of nature. One year's drought is next year's bumper crop. When you have eaten all the fresh produce you and the neighbours can handle, the final solution is to can for the future. A favourite canning option in our family is … [Read more...] about Crunchy Bread & Butter Pickles
Canning Sweet Chili Sauce
Even if you have a small garden, nature can bless you with a bumper crop of vegetables. This is a great recipe to use tomatoes and peppers. The sauce is a great condiment for meats and savory pies. Canning Sweet Chili Sauce Even if you have a small garden, … [Read more...] about Canning Sweet Chili Sauce
