Many people believe that avocados are fattening and to be avoided by those who are concerned with their diet and fat intake. According to leading nutritionist Rosemary Stanton nothing could be further from the truth. Avocados are not only a delicious fruit, they are...
Here is a recipe for a simply prepared dish that relies on the finest ingredients to get the best results. It is a salad that can be served warm or cold and will complement any summer picnic or barbecue. 2 cups fresh, closed mushrooms 100mL of extra virgin olive oil...
Geoff Jansz introduced us to one his favourite recipes, the crowdpleasing ‘Blazing Saddles Beef and Beans’. ‘Beef and Beans’ is great for nachos, tacos, or even by itself as a tasty dip. Recipe This is a great meal for freezing. Quantities...
Many people confuse two citrus trees: calamondins (x Citrofortunella microcarpa ) and round-fruited cumquats (Fortunella japonica ), also known as maurumi. Either are lovely small trees for the backyard or for a pot. In a recent segment on ‘Burke’s...
Many people who have high levels of cholesterol in their blood avoid foods like eggs and seafood, because they believe that these foods will only worsen their problem. However, it is wrong to blame food for high cholesterol. High levels of cholesterol occur in the...
Here are Geoff Jansz’s suggestions for using up surplus citrus from your backyard trees to make cordials and syrups, marmalade, a cake or a delicious lemon curd. Lemon Curd Ingredients: 500g (1lb) sugar 125g (4oz) butter 4 eggs rind and juice of 4 lemons Method:...
Oven-baked Brussels sprouts Once you try baked Brussels sprouts you’ll probably never bother with steaming or boiling them again. 10-12 Brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic, crushed (see options, below) 1....
An elderly Chinese visitor to Jackie French’s home commented with delight on the ‘Golden Hairy Goat’s Testicles’ in the garden, which she hadn’t seen since her childhood. What she was talking about were the kiwi fruit hanging from a vine...
Yoghurt We’re often told that yoghurt is meant to be good for us, but are all the manufacturer’s amazing claims actually true? Yes, maybe and no. It used to be easy to choose a yoghurt. Long ago you went to a health food store, which was the only...
Geoff Jansz made a healthy frittata using eggs collected from his mate’s chook pen. (Note: check with your local council regarding regulations for keeping poultry.) Ingredients olive oil 4-6 medium eggs, whites only 2 small red capsicum, sliced 1/2 Spanish onion, cut...