Lemon & Mint Dressing Posted by a in Dehydrating Yield 2 x #14 BottlesIngredients600 mL olive oil2 cups fresh mint leaves4 lemons4 cloves garlicMethodWash and dry mint and lemons.Place 2 cups of mint leaves onto a Clean-A-Screen, juice the lemons & reserve juice.... Read more..
Roasted Pickled Carrots with Blood Orange, Cumin & Honey Posted by a in Preserving Ingredients 1 bunch baby heirloom carrots Olive oil1 teas cumin seeds1 blood orange, segmented1/2 tbs lightly scented honeywhite wine vinegar (or homemade fruit vinegar)water1 Fowlers No.20 bottleMethodWash and trim... Read more..
Seasonal Spring Kraut Posted by a in Fermenting Ingredients1/2 savoy or white cabbage1/2 bunch radishes2 carrots1 tart green appleBasic brine ( 2 litres filtered / tank water : 6 tbs sea salt )1 -2 tbs sea salt1-2 Fowlers No. 31 Bottles with fermenting lid... Read more..
Apple Smoked Sauerkraut Posted by a in Fermenting This kraut has several layers of flavour complexity as it is smoked using dried apple skins as well as woodchips (*we use dried trimmings from the autumn pruning of our apple trees). It could easily be adapted for... Read more..
Dried Kale Chips with Turmeric & Chilli Posted by a in Dehydrating Ingredients1/4 bunch kale1 tsp dried turmeric1 tsp tamari1/4 cup nutritional yeast1 tsp chilli1 tsp salt1/4 cup olive oilMethodMix all ingredients (except kale) until well combined. Wash & dry kale, tear into... Read more..
Orange Marmalade with Lemon Verbena Posted by a in Jam & Chutney Making Ingredients1.5 kg Seville (or other) oranges1.2 litres water4 sprigs lemon verbena finely shredded25g Jamsetta2.5 kg sugar (warmed)MethodScrub fruit well, dry thoroughly and cut into quarters, remove pips, slice or... Read more..
Spring Asparagus & Lemon Ferment Posted by a in Fermenting Ingredients1 -2 Handfuls of Fresh Spring Asparagus (White or Green)2 litres of Brine ( 6 tbs natural sea salt : 2 litres spring or filtered water)1/2 Organic lemon or Yuzu sliced into approx 6 slicesMethod1 -2 # 31... Read more..
Beetroot Scented with Mandarin, Pickled in Rice Wine Posted by a in Preserving Ingredients8 medium beetroot4 cups rice wine vinegar1/4 cup lightly scented honey or 1/2 cup palm sugar1 tbsp peppercorns5 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled & finely slicedDried rind of 2 whole mandarins3... Read more..