Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Seasonal Cooking
The day may have begun with the scent of fresh mint and peas, but it ended on a note of rosemary and citrus with plenty of other heady delights in between! First there was the Flourless Apple, Almond, Raisin & Ginger Cake. I discovered it when preparing for...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Seasonal Cooking
Heavenly scented mint, heading for the large pan of minty pea soup simmering on the cooktop in preparation for tomorrow’s workshop with India Flint. Baking session for tomorrow’s morning tea coming up next!
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, The Garden
I always find it a complete surprise, no matter that it occurs year after year, that the Solandra maxima, or Hawaiian Vine, flowers here in late winter! I associate it with summer, with its large, waxy yellow trumpet flowers, streaked with brown lines that remind me...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening
For summer plants! OK, so pruning isn’t the only activity that’s had us in a spin here in the garden. The last week saw several deliveries by post from various seed companies (after I’d agonised over which to order from catalogues). While I save...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, The Garden
I know its been quiet on the blog post front this last week or so….I’m sorry, but it’s been anything but quiet on the home, or should I say garden front! Winter pruning has taken precedence over absolutely everything else. In fact, a sheer frenzy...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening
Now here is a vision with which to begin the day! The broad beans have grown more sturdy these last couple of weeks, filling the frame we built at the turn of the season. Now they are in full flower, alive with the droning sound of bees and scenting the kitchen...
