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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 Jennifer Wright on January 5, 2011 at 15:45: I've never made beetroot chips, they sound intriguing (especially as I've had to dump all my spud after they froze and went bluerk all over the place!) Are they made just like regular chips and do they colour the oil?

Comment by Stephen Shirley on January 5, 2011 at 16:09: Cut them in the normal way and then add them to a pre-heated (Gas 6) tray of very shallow olive oil. They cook (and burn) far quicker than spuds so turn them every 10-15 mins and expect them 'done' in about 45 mins (ish).

And yes, the oil will take on some colour!

Comment by Jennifer Wright on January 5, 2011 at 17:01: Thanks Stephen I'll give them a go-cheers!

Comment by Edward on February 26, 2011 at 17:38: I've just bought some Jerusalem artichoke tubers from B&Q as well. I'm currently growing them in pots, should that minimise the problem of it becoming a weed? And are the tubers susceptible to slugs? I'm sure I've read that from somewhere.

Comment by Sarah Rideout on March 1, 2011 at 19:06: I can't resist JA's as they have such a lovely nutty flavour. The only way I've found to reduce the wind factor is to cook them in simmering water, discard that water and add them to stock to make soup. You might still have to take the day off work the next day though, unless you work outside...

Slugs do like them, and its the small dark slugs that move about under the soil and are hard to find. After a while you will have so many artichokes that you won't mind the slugs having a few bites. they have a lovely cheery yellow flower late in the year, like little sunflowers, and they are brilliant as wind blocks.

Wil give the winter savoury a go, haven't tried that.

Comment by SteffLovesSeeds on April 16, 2011 at 21:16: I like artichokes. Didn't realise they have such nice flowers.

Comment by SteffLovesSeeds on April 16, 2011 at 21:16: Today I sowed 6 x mini Kenya Bananas. Wish me luck!

Comment by Shaheen of A2K on May 8, 2011 at 21:10: Today I harvested the first of my chives from the garden and made some chive dumplings to accompany my chickpea soup. I know soup in May, but its raining where I am.

Comment by Melinda Que_Linda on May 9, 2011 at 15:55: Elder flowers are beginning to appear. Im keen to use the River Cottage recipe for Elderflower Champagne http://www.channel4.com/4food/recipes/chefs/hugh-fearnley-whittings...

Is it ok to 'forage' for flower heads in the local park?! :-D

Comment by elaine rickett on May 15, 2011 at 11:39: Just had my first radishes for lunch, done the French way, dipped in salt and melted butter - naughty but nice.