Monthly Archives: September 2008

Zucchini Madness

Posted on 2008/09/06 by Gabi

  Every Spring I forget about zucchini-I look at the tiny innocent looking plants that my Mum gives me or that I plant in a peat pot or that I purchase at the nursery and I think- I’ll plant two … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, health focused recipes, Recipes, Salads, side dishes | 9 Comments

Pass the Mustard!

Posted on 2008/09/04 by Gabi

Have you ever made homemade mustard? Oh it’s so easy and so good and you can put just the flavours you like in it. Mustard -basic recipe 4 Tablespoons yellow mustard powder- commercial or make your own just make sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs/Spices/Condiments | 11 Comments

Proud Mama of a new Peach Tree

Posted on 2008/09/03 by Gabi

We had an old peach tree in our garden-I don’t know what variety-it must have been decades old. It had the most delicious free-stone peaches ever. I think the poor tree died from old age. It gave out gradually so that at the end … Continue reading →

Posted in faves, Faves, Rants and Raves, Gardening, rants | 4 Comments

Add Some Zest to Your Cherry Pie!

Posted on 2008/09/02 by Gabi

Sorry not the best picture- but this is what happens when you cut a cherry pie before it has cooled. What happened is, well, -you know… the smell drives you crazy whilst it’s baking and you just can’t wait- so … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, faves, Pie, Recipes, Uncategorized | 5 Comments