Tis the season and if you’re anything like me you’ll be dreading the prospect of going out to buy presents for everyone; the stress, the cost, the waste… Here is a list of some nice little ideas I’ve found online to make thoughtful and beautiful gifts yourself and some lovely eco-friendly wrapping ideas too. ManyContinue reading “Ideas for easy handmade natural gifts”
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Damson and Victoria plums are delicious! – Harvest b0x #10
Note: Not all boxes are the same Remember: When drinking herbal tea or eating edible flowers always check the risks associated with it. Vulnerable people, elderly, children or pregnant women should avoid using some of them. All produce are pesticide free and may contain some intruders. Plums from the garden are delicious and sweet. You can easilyContinue reading “Damson and Victoria plums are delicious! – Harvest b0x #10”
Harvest box #9 – Courgette and beans in the spotlight
The garden is filled with so many colours! Courgette and beans are starting to be very abundant. Not all boxes are the same Remember: When drinking herbal tea or eating edible flowers always check the risks associated with it. Vulnerable people, elderly, children or pregnant women should avoid using some of them. All produce are pesticide freeContinue reading “Harvest box #9 – Courgette and beans in the spotlight”
Harvest box #8 – Tomatoes are ready!
Remember: When drinking herbal tea or eating edible flowers always check the risks associated with it. Vulnerable people, elderly, children or pregnant women should avoid using some of them. All produce are pesticide free and may contain some intruders. Always wash your veg before eating them🐌 Not all boxes are similar. You might found: Half a marrowContinue reading “Harvest box #8 – Tomatoes are ready!”
Mediterranean hasselback potato with coleslaw and blackcurrant muffins – Everyone’s kitchen
Mediterranean hasselback potato (tian style) Served with homemade coleslaw Blackberry muffins Harvest of the day For the potatoes: courgette, thyme, basil For the coleslaw: red cabbage, broad beans, parsley Muffin: black currant Mediterranean hasselback potato (tian style) Ingredients (serves 6) 6 potatoes, 1 big courgette 2 aubergines 2 mozzarella 4 tomatoes Bunch of basil BunchContinue reading “Mediterranean hasselback potato with coleslaw and blackcurrant muffins – Everyone’s kitchen”
Harvest box #7 – Flowers, greens and berries
Remember: When drinking herbal tea or eating edible flowers always check the risks associated with it. Vulnerable people, elderly, children or pregnant women should avoid using some of them. All produce are pesticide free and may contain some intruders. 🐌Always wash your veg before eating them. Harvest box 18/07 (order 17/07) Get everything ready for your summeryContinue reading “Harvest box #7 – Flowers, greens and berries”
Harvest box #5 – Strawberries have arrived!
Remember: When drinking herbal tea or eating edible flowers always check the risks associated with it. Vulnerable people, elderly, children or pregnant women should avoid using some of them. All produce are pesticide free and may contain some intruders. Always wash your veg before using them. 🐌 Although Calendula is edible flower (petals), it is also used toContinue reading “Harvest box #5 – Strawberries have arrived!”
Harvest box #4 – June has arrived!
Nice combo to make a pizza: rocket and oregano. You can even top up with some edible flowers. Chives flowers will add a lovely oniony flavour. Lavender has so many properties that is hard to chose what to use it for: Making infused oil for a nice massage ? Including it in your cleaning routine?Continue reading “Harvest box #4 – June has arrived!”
Harvest box 2022 #3 – Recipe ideas
This week’s harvest box contains a few new things! Californian poppy (bright orange flowers) are so colourful ! Their petals can be used in salad or included in dessert recipes like this Calendula or Californian poppy and thyme shortbread One broad bean! It is not much indeed but we wanted to share with you ourContinue reading “Harvest box 2022 #3 – Recipe ideas”
Ula’s delight : Lentil soup, potato pancake and waffle – Everyone’s kitchen
Potato pancake with side salad Lentil soup Waffle Harvest of the day Side salad: rocket, lettuce, claytonia Potato pancake: chives Lentil soup: lovage, parsley Potato pancake (12/15 pancakes) Ingredients 250g cold mashed potato , or 2 medium-size floury potatoes, cut into chunks 75g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 125ml milk 1 roundedContinue reading “Ula’s delight : Lentil soup, potato pancake and waffle – Everyone’s kitchen”
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