Rhubarb Rheum rhabarbarum
Fruit or Vegetable? As the stems and not the fruit of the pant are eaten botanically speaking rhubarb is a vegetable and not a fruit. However the US customs in Buffalo 1947 ruled that it […]
Food
A glossary of cooking terms – By Andy Hamilton
Agar-Agar A setting agent made from seaweed Au Gratin Baking or Grilling using cheese or breadcrumbs on a sauce base. Barbeque Spanish term describing roasting a whole animal outside – now more commonly used to […]
Making a potato clamp and other ways of storing Vegetables – By Andy Hamilton
Despite its name a potato clamp can be used for storing more than just potatoes, you can use it to store beetroot, onions, apples, pears,swede,turnips and flower roots such as gladioli and dahlias. Instructions First […]
Setting up a food storage program – by self sufficiency guru Nev Sweeney
As with any worthwhile enterprise , planning is essential for a workable food storage program . Following are sheets to help you work out a list of foods to store that suits your family , […]
Making soya milk and tofu by Self sufficiency guru Nev Sweeney
Editor note, a lot of soya is grown by chopping down vast areas of rain forest check how sustainable yours is before buying some. You can grow soya in the UK, a strain has been […]
Lavender – Lavandula Officinalis – Labiatae family history, medicinal, growing, shortbread by Andy Hamilton
The name Lavender is derived from the Latin word ‘lava’, meaning to wash. The common variety (English Lavender/Lavendula Vera) can grow to over 3 feet tall (1m). It is indigenous to mountain regions of the […]
Fennel – Foeniculum Vulgare history, growing, medicinal
Fennel comes from the Umbelliferae family and is a hardy, perennial herb. The common garden Fennel, Foeniculum Vulgare, can grow to a height of 2.1m (7ft) and spread out to over 45cm (18in). The flowers […]
Bay – Lauris nobilis -Lauraceae family -Growing, History and medicinal by Andy Hamilton
The Bay tree is often seen being used purely for decorative purposes, as the shape can easily be cultivated. It naturally grows in a pyramid like shape but when pruned often is shaped into a […]
Basil – Ocimum basilicum – organic growing advice, history, preserving and medicinal – by Andy Hamilton
Basil is a half hardy annual. Its name is derived from the Greek basileus meaning King as it was seen to have a royal fragrance. It can be used to flavour foods and is used […]
Roasted Barbecue Vegetables
Here is a very simple method for roasting vegetables on a barbecue. Ingredients 2 Carrots 2 Beetroot 2 Parsnips A Courgette Two Cloves of Garlic Some Olive Oil A couple of sprigs of Rosemary Method […]