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Frozen Fruit: The French Alternative

...w much faster than 50, which is a great excuse for pigging out. Or just have the picnic at home, under the pergola or on the back steps, which is a great place to contemplate the world. Further reading For more ideas for a Teddy Bear’s picnic see Jackie French’s article in the December issue of the Burke’s Backyard magazine. Further information Other Jackie French ideas are available in her book Making Money from your Garden (Earth Garden Magazine... read more

Thingummies: The French Alternative

Thingummies: The French Alternative ‘Thingummies’ is Jackie French’s name for candles with a difference. They are squat flower pots filled with a pool of wax and several wicks. They are a beautiful and safe alternative to a tall, single candle, as they are difficult to tip over, less likely to blow out and will throw a lot more light. Jackie French demonstrated how to make a thingummy, perfect for using when eating outside at night, or as a speci... read more

Spiced Apple Juice – The French Alternative

...inter drink is non-alcoholic and has a good medieval feasting tang to it. Why not try it at your next Yuletide feast or midwinter function? Further information For more of Jackie’s hints, ideas and recipes consult Jackie French’s recently released Growing Flowers Naturally, (Aird books, 1997) rrp. $24.95 or other books by Jackie French, The Chook Book, (Aird Books, rrp. $12.95) or Backyard Self-Sufficiency, (Aird Books, rrp. $16.95).... read more

Pot Pourri: The French Alternative

Pot Pourri: The French Alternative Jackie French has a pot pourri recipe that she says will help concentration and memory. So if you’re having trouble remembering where you left your keys, handbag, or even the kids, perhaps you could try this idea. What you will need: an attractive bowl 2 tablespoons of cloves 2 tablespoons of cinnamon bark, crushed 2 tablespoons of black peppercorns 1 cup rosemary leaves, the herb of remembrance 1 cup of either... read more

Stuffed Vine Leaves: The French Alternative

...e leaves can be a little difficult to manage. On ‘Burke’s Backyard’ Jackie French demonstrated how to make stuffed grapevine leaves from your own vine and keep them under control. Her trick is to put the fresh green leaves into boiling water for around 30 seconds. This softens the leaves to make them more pliable so that they can be easily folded around a delicious stuffing. Vine leaves are also available prepackaged at speciality food shops. A 20... read more

Herbs of the World

...d Thai cooking, along with growing tips and suggested uses in the kitchen. French These herbs are commonly used in French (and traditional) recipes, and they look great potted up in terracotta containers. With a little imagination, you can have your own mini Versailles in the backyard! Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) An annual plant to 30cm high. Remove flowers regularly to prolong the life cycle. Combine with beans, butters, artichokes, cabbag... read more

Peter Pan Pooches

...e ranking from one to 10 is: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Norfolk Terrier French Bulldog Shetland Sheepdog Cocker Spaniel Munsterlander Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Golden Retriever Siberian Husky The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – the most removed physically from the wolf – was also the most removed characteristically from the wolf. This breed showed only two of the nine aggressive behaviour patterns and none of the six submissive ones th... read more

Cockroaches in Snot: The French Alternative

...orry it’s only bath gel – very special bath gel though, designed by Jackie French to trick kids into actually enjoying bath time! One of the great things about this recipe is that the ingredients are all common household products, so you won’t have to go hunting around for them. It doesn’t have to be cockroaches either – you can modify the recipe to suit your own particular needs, for example you could use yellow shampoo and a plastic cow for Cow... read more

Calamondins: The French Alternative

...he backyard or for a pot. In a recent segment on ‘Burke’s Backyard’ Jackie French looked at how to tell the two fruits apart, and at recipes for some sticky and delicious treats for preserving either cumquats and calamondins. Telling the difference It has been suggested that the calamondin may be a hybrid of a sour mandarin and an oval fruited or nagami cumquat, which is why cumquats and calamondins are so similar at first glance. To determine whe... read more

Hearth Cakes: The French Alternative

Hearth Cakes: The French Alternative Have you ever wondered how people managed in the olden days without an oven? They did live without cake but instead they made hearth cakes which are a cross between a cake and a biscuit. Hearth cakes are also known as Singing Hinnies because they used to sing when they were placed on the hot hearth stone. The hearth stone is a large flat stone in front of the fire. Alternatively, they can be made in a frying p... read more

How to Make an Egghead: The French Alternative

How to Make an Egghead: The French Alternative When the kids are bored and looking for something to do, why not show them how to make a living egghead! It’s easy, it’s lots of fun and you might just light a spark that will turn your children on to gardening for their whole lives. You’ll need: 2 eggs, soft-boiled or raw 2 egg cups cotton wool water watercress or mustard seeds scissors felt-tipped pens 1. Cut the tops off the eggs. Raw eggs work be... read more

Tile and Bathroom Cleanser – The French Alternative

Tile and Bathroom Cleanser – The French Alternative Jackie French recommends this tile and bathroom cleanser. It is simple to make, works a treat and smells divine. Ingredients 6 tablespoons crushed white chalk 1/2 cup Lux soap flakes 6 tablespoons bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon eucalyptus oil 1 teaspoon lemon grass, lavender or peppermint oil 3 tablespoons glycerine 1/2 cup water Method Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend together (... read more