‘Green Lightning’ – how storms feed the earth – the magic of science and nature.
The science and magic of storms
Garlic scapes – beautiful to look at and delicious to eat.
What are garlic scapes and how to use them in cooking.
So simple – Greek carrot salad with fennel, fig and preserved lemon
Melopita – Greek burnt honey ricotta pie.
Greek ricotta pie with burnt honey topping
My easy dill and almond pesto with preserved lemon
Tangy and fresh dill and almond dip
Carrot and walnut cake – simply the best.
Simple and delicious carrot cake.
Tabbouleh with a difference – made with quinoa, pistachios and purslane. It’s vegan and gluten free.
Delicious winter salad with crunch and zing
One pot Sicilian baked potatoes.
A very handsome prince of the camellias
Camellia japonica ‘Prince Frederick William’. The most popular camellia in Australia.
PLANT OF THE MONTH. The exotic Eucharis Lily
The elegant and fragrant Eucharis Lily for sub-tropical gardens or indoor plant.
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