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In the November 2009 issue of ‘Burke’s Backyard’ magazine, on sale Monday October 26, our popular Kitchen Garden section is all about growing zucchini and squash. As well as giving you all the gardening tips you’ll need to...
Growing tips Zucchini is another vegetable originally brought back from the Americas (along with chillies, tomatoes, potatoes and chocolate) by the Spanish Conquistadors. These are fast-growing, warmth-loving plants, and spring is the ideal time to plant seeds...
A good start Surveys show that about 30% of people often skip breakfast, yet it is the most important meal of the day. Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton says that eating breakfast gets your metabolism going and provides the kick start...
Nutritionist, Dr Rosemary Stanton, discussed the latest scare linking commonly available processed foods with cancer. Recent research shows that when carbohydrate foods are baked or fried at high temperatures, particularly if they are overcooked...
This week's celebrity gardener was Country music singer and songwriter, Adam Brand. Adam's new album 'Built for Speed' was released just over four weeks ago, and has almost gone gold. It is available at...
Ainsley’s Sinhalese Linguine Prawn Pasta According to celebrity chef, Ainsley Harriott, when it comes to cheap, low fat, really tasty food, nothing beats his Sinhalese linguine prawn pasta. Ainsley prepared this budget meal for two people in 20 minutes...
Alcohol Alcohol is mainly comprised of ethanol, plus a very small amount of methanol. When you consume an alcoholic drink, your body breaks down the ethanol first, and relatively harmless by-products are produced. Next the methanol breaks...
Geoff Jansz visited the home of Angel Cardoso, who demonstrated how to make a traditional Spanish paella. Ingredients 150ml extra virgin olive oil 150g diced...
This week's celebrity gardener, Annalise Braakensiek, describes herself as a 'pescatarian' or a vegan who eats fish. Her favourite vegan dish, Negi-Miso Ramen, is healthy and low in fat. The quantities given in this...
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Gardenias
Gardenias are the ideal choice for pots or garden beds, giving year-round glossy green foliage plus deliciously perfumed white flowers in spring and summer. Click here for more