As a bonus for Don’s 2UE listeners, we have a great recipe of a ‘silverbeet and three cheese torte’. It’s like a frittata, except you bake it in the oven, and you don’t need to make pastry. Just mix up all the ingredient, bake, then eat. Tracy Rutherford’s silverbeet...
In the May 2010 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale Monday, May 3, our kitchen garden story is all about growing olives in your own backyard. Olives make beautiful shade trees, they look terrific in pots too, and if you want the great look of...
Watermelons, rockmelons and honeydews In the December 2010 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale Monday, November 22, our ‘Kitchen Garden’ feature is all about how to grow watermelons, rockmelons and honeydews. If you have some space to spare in a big garden,...
The front cover of the August 2010 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale nationally from Monday July 26, features colourful silverbeet, the ultimate ‘glamorous green’ for the garden. Inside the August issue you’ll find a great story on all the glamorous greens,...
If you are sick of being served bruschetta which is overloaded with toppings and spills messily off the toast as you eat it, try this tasty low-rise bruschetta, which is easy to eat and rich with home-grown tomato flavour. crusty bread, sliced thickly (sourdough is...
2UE listeners’ bonus recipe And for Don Burke’s 2UE listeners, we have a bonus salad recipe for you to try: Tracy Rutherford’s Duck Salad. You can substitute cooked barbecued chicken for the duck if you prefer, but whichever meat you choose this is a wonderful Asian...
New Scientist magazine recently included an article about a spray product that was released in August, 2009. Researchers at the University of Queensland developed a spray which they say is based on scientific proof that when grasses and green leaves are cut, at least...
In the December 2010 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale now, Elizabeth Swane has some great ‘tomato-troubleshooter’ tips for gardeners everywhere. Everyone loves to have a go at growing tomatoes, and while they might be the tastiest home-grown crop they...
As a special bonus for Don Burke’s 2UE listeners, Tracy Rutherford has created a easy chicken curry that is rich with authentic curry flavours. Tracy’s Chicken Curry Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: about 40 minutes Serves: 4 1 tablespoon...
When you buy the January 2011 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale now nationally, you’ll find a packet of Winter Tomato seeds attached to the cover. These special tomato varieties come from cool climate zones, where summers are short and cool, and they’re...