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Drying Borlotto Beans & Making Fabada

Started by Stephen Shirley Jan 23. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Last year we grew Borlotto Beans - a much underrated crop that many pass by. Shame really as they…Continue

Cooking with courgettes ...

Started by Caro. Last reply by Caro Apr 27, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes

I see one or two Veg Gardeners, like me, are awaiting the inevitable courgette avalanche. It starts with one courgette being enjoyed, cooked into pasta or ratatouille, shortly followed by panic…Continue

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I need a little advice please.

Started by Richard Walton. Last reply by Fred Hogg Apr 14, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes

I grew lots of potatoes last year (I got given them, so I don't know which varieties they are) and had some that started to chitt before I ate them. Is it safe to use these as this years eaters as I…Continue

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Storing and cooking french beans - advice please!

Started by Caro. Last reply by Caro Oct 14, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I keep reading about gardeners leaving any older and bigger bean pods on the plant to grow. I grew Cosse Violette purple french beans this year; quite a few got too large and I've just left them and…Continue

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Comment by Jan Willetts on May 16, 2011 at 22:41: Today I had cabbage(in minestrone) and purple sprouting broccoli(in stirfry). Yesterday it was radish and lettuce(in salad), tomorrow I'm looking forward to the last of the asparagus with poached eggs for lunch. Just finished last years elderflower cordial so will go and see if there is any out down the lane tomorrow.

Comment by Debbie on May 17, 2011 at 6:12: I am finishing the cabbage that has stood bravely through the winter and it all the tastier for it, and the lettuce that keeps popping up unexpectedly in the garden. Disastrous results with radish so far so I'm jealous of you. I like the sound of the Elderflower champagne mmmm.

Comment by Jan Willetts on May 22, 2011 at 23:28: Rhubarb and almond cake made today from my latest book acquisition "The Hummingbird bakery"-very tasty but doesn't use much rhubarb! Elderflowers not fully out round here yet.

Comment by John on March 14, 2012 at 0:09: i saw a fantastic pie made by the river cottage chappie that was nearly all beetroot looked really nice actuallty

Comment by Catherine on March 14, 2012 at 1:37: I love River Cottage, Hugh is brilliant and so down to Earth.....pardon the pun..LOL

I have been making Leek and potato soup now for months...and there are still some Leeks left to use. Leeks are the best ! Use them if you have no onions left over too. They over-winter so well, frost is no bother to them! I also had some over-winter cabbages and now slicing the leaves and gently sautee them into any meal. Lettuce is used in all sandwiches and a good crunch to remind one of what is yet to come!