Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
Winter Herbs - Planting Guide
Hello Herb Lovers,
If you think your herb gardening days slow down now that winter has set in you might be surprised to hear that the cold season is a busy one indeed.
No matter what area and what climate, now is the perfect time to update your garden with new herbs. Try these herbs for your [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Garden by anke
Friday, February 29th, 2008
Herbal Holiday - Hong Kong
Herbal holiday part3:
Originally I had a number of herbal adventures planned for this part of our journey. We were to spend 5 nights in Hong Kong and this was going to be the fun bit - the non family part of the trip. YAY!
The Hong Kong Tourism Board runs a free Chinese Medicine Class that [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in General, Travel by anke
Monday, February 4th, 2008
The Non-sauce-y-ness of Mint Sauce
Hello herb lovers
Why is mint sauce called mint sauce? It’s not a sauce, it’s an infused vinegar.
I pondered this question as I looked for a suitable recipe online. When we were in the Uk I encountered the fascination of the English with this particular condiment. Since the light of my life [...]
No Comments » - Posted in General, Recipes by anke
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
A herbal opportunity missed…
Hello herb lovers
I popped over to the Green Flea Community Market in West End with the boys this morning. It has such a great atmosphere, unlike any other market in Brisbane. It’s worth the 30 minute drive for us just to soak it all up, oh and buying fresh produce and tasting unusual, [...]
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Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Herbal Ups and Downs
Hello herb lovers
I have been really slack taking this long to post again. But here I am and it’ll be a long one.
This morning I went out to the Brisbane Produce Markets to buy a large amount of pomegranates. Last year I made my first attempt at pomegranate liqueur and it was so [...]
