We have been overwhelmed after receiving 130 requests for one of our free growing kits in just 24 hours! See here some happy growers faces from our last spring kits! We are hoping to encourage local families to grow their own fruit and vegetable, to be more creative in their garden or windowsill and spendingContinue reading “May growing kit success!”
Category Archives: Cook and use plants
Let’s make some flapjacks!
Making flapjack is an easy way to empty your cupboard and discover new flavours! For the dried fruits we have used apricots but you can try with sultanas, cranberries… Ingredients 40g butter 150g maple or agave syrup/honey 1 ripe banana mashed 125 g rolled oats 90 g chopped dried fruits 40 g mixed seeds (poppyContinue reading “Let’s make some flapjacks!”
We have tried Dandelion honey for you!
It is the perfect time of the year to forage dandelions. They are everywhere and contain many benefits for your health including Vitamin C and antioxidants. it’s an amazing substitute if you are plant based or if you want to include more wild flowers to your diet. When going foraging, try to go on aContinue reading “We have tried Dandelion honey for you!”
Free garden harvest for everyone!
👨🌾 HARVEST TUESDAY has arrived! 👩🌾 Fancy some vegetables, fruits and herbs grown in the garden? Perfect! We are making bags for you to take home. The bag contains salad mix leaves, rhubarb, leeks, herbs, edible flowers. (Let us know if you want to remove anything.) 🥬🌼Collection on Tuesdays🌼🥬 Contact us by message, at ndmaxinfo@gmail.com to orderContinue reading “Free garden harvest for everyone!”
Sam’s pickled beetroot
We tried Sam’s pickled beetroot at our volunteer’s annual get together and it was a hit! Calvin and Imogen, our young chefs, guided by Lisa, made us a delicious plate with this beetroot, goat cheese and mixed salad leaves from the garden. INGREDIENTS 6-8 raw beetroots 1/3 cup of vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cupContinue reading “Sam’s pickled beetroot”
Chocolate mousse with aquafaba!
We tend not to use the liquid that preserves the chickpea in its can. Well, it makes an excellent white egg substitute! Ingredients 100ml aquafaba (liquid from one can) 100g dark chocolate 3 tbsp water option: add 1 tbsp sugar Electric whisk Method STEP1 – Refrigerate the aquafaba for 10 min. STEP2 – Whisk theContinue reading “Chocolate mousse with aquafaba!”
VIDEO: Nadège’s nettle and wild garlic soup!
Being able to grow or to forage your own food is so rewarding! This recipe aims to help you to be more confident using the plants you have around you. If you are unsure about any plants, refer to books or experts before you use them! Ingredients 150 nettle leaves 100g wild garlic 2 potatoesContinue reading “VIDEO: Nadège’s nettle and wild garlic soup!”
Moya’s chilli jam
Ingredients 5 red peppers 4-5 chillies 750 ml vinegar 1 kg jam sugar (with pectin) Method Step 1: Mince the peppers in a food processor. Step 2: Bring the vinegar and the sugar to a boil and boil until the sugar dissolves. Add the minced peppers. Step 3: Cook until jam starts to setContinue reading “Moya’s chilli jam”
Vaso’s Greek pie with greens and feta (Spanokopita)
An all time favourite, use any greens you have grown or foraged! Tuesday cooking group at the Maxwell Centre Ingredients 1 pack filo pastry (12 sheets) 1 small bunch dandelion leaves 1 bunch spinach leaves 1 bunch beet greens 1 small bunch young nettles 1 large onion 2 cups chopped spring onions 1,5 cups mintContinue reading “Vaso’s Greek pie with greens and feta (Spanokopita)”
VIDEO: Did someone say banana bread?
This recipe is plant based with dark chocolate chips. Be wild and add anything else you like! You will need:2 ripe bananas150g plain flour60g caster sugar1tsp baking power1 tsp bicarbonate of soda40g vegetable oilChocolate chips (as much as you want!)3 tbsp milk (any kind) 180*C for 45 minutes STEP 1: Make sure you have everythingContinue reading “VIDEO: Did someone say banana bread?”
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