Fennel – fancy things up with feathery leaves or pollen

Fennel – fancy things up with feathery leaves or pollen

If I could resist harvesting my fennel bulbs, they would have babies, slim fennel-ettes would start forming that I could pluck out leaving the plant to continue growing and forming more of the same. But I can’t, of course.

How to prepare an artichoke – it’s easy!

How to prepare an artichoke – it’s easy!

It’s primal … it’s messy … but the rewards are worth it.

Witloof – just the right crunch for salad

Witloof – just the right crunch for salad

Sort out the riddle: witloof, endive, chicory …

Thinking of others

Thinking of others

It’s hard to stay focused with the many atrocious weather events happening around the world. So many people have lost their homes and livelihood, and sadly, for some, their loved ones. The pain must be immense. Recent weather bombs in New Zealand have also left people struggling to put their lives back together. Political change…

Sage

Sage

Fresh sage is strongly herbal, spicy and warming, and is most commonly associated with cooked dishes, especially meat, but just a little added to a salad of green beans can be a revelation.

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