Elder Folklore and Growing
Just as the end of summer is marked by elderberries, the start of summer is always marked by the blossoming of the Elder-tree (Sambucus nigra). In this article we cover elder folklore and growing tips […]
June 2013
Hay Box Cooker
The Hay box cooker an old invention out of new materials by self sufficiency Guru Nev Sweeny I first heard about the concept of the hay box cooker, which uses stored heat to cook food, […]
Wild Mezze Platter
I love Middle Eastern food in all shapes and forms. Nothing satisfies me more than tucking into a nice mezze platter. However as all the exotic ingredients have to be flown from half way […]
Nasturtium leaf pesto
Nasturtiums are often over looked as a food source but in a bad year on an allotment they can really come into their own. The flowers and leaves can be used in salads, the buds […]