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Home Made Easy – Episode 7
Follow @BuildersFan In episode 7 of Home Made Easy we look at sustainability in and around the home… Part 1 – Gardening
Flambéed Peaches
If you’ve got a preserving jar or can of peaches in the pantry it’s quick work to whip up this dessert to add a touch of drama to the end of a meal. Here I’ve used red-fleshed peaches, but you can use ordinary orange peaches or any other stone fruit such as plums or apricots. […]
Glass Blowing
Glass Blown Swan By David Phukane The Crucible 011 969 6105 or 072 998 9383 Requirements Affrox hand torch Table or Bench with a heat resistant top Oxygen tank and regulator Propane/LPG tank and regulator (only necessary if you do not have access to natural gas) Hoses – generally red for LPG gas and […]
Raw Cauliflower Tabouli
Pete visits an organic Kale farm for a chat with Australian Organic’s Andrew Monk, in an all-vegetarian episode. Meals include Kale Caesar Salad, Raw Slaw with Homemade Mayo, Cauliflower Tabouli, and Luke Hine’s Paleo Parfait. Serves: 4 Ingredients ½ head of cauliflower (about 500 g), cut into florets 4 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 […]
Prawn & Vegetable Tempura
Gizzi: “The idea is that such a light batter doesn’t absorb nearly the amount of oil as normal fish and chips. Plus you will be eating better veggies for you that absorb less oil too, and not eating the sugary and fatty sauces.” Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 12 large tiger prawns, peeled with tail ends kept […]
Baked Meringue with Peaches
Serves 6/ Vegetarian Ingredients 4 peaches or nectarines 25g (1oz) brown sugar 2tbsp Marsala, sweet sherry or lemon juice 4 egg whites 250g (9oz) light brown sugar or caster sugar Method Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), Gas mark 6. Cut the peaches in half (there’s no need to peel them) and remove the stones. […]
Gardening Tips – Episode 13
Spray your lemon tree with an insecticide to get rid of pests Make sure that you are using a insecticide that is for edible crops. Start a garden bed to plant up plants that will flower when the season changes. Remember to add some compost to the soil. Always add a bit of bone meal […]
Home Made Easy – Episode 9
Follow @BuildersFan In episode 9 of Home Made Easy we make our way in and around the kitchen. From mouth-watering culinary pot recipes, to a mini kitchen makeover… Gardening Save
