Make Soil Healthy
Those who know me know that for me, it’s all about the soil. One of my very favourite websites is Kiss the Ground. It’s a wonderful community that’s all about encouraging soil regeneration for a healthier world.
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Gruyère Souffles
This technique is similar for all hot soufflés, whether savoury or sweet.’ – Michel Roux. Serve with a simple green salad with crisp lettuce, rocket, and a tangy vinaigrette. For extra flair, add a handful of toasted walnuts or sliced pears.
Coloured Eggs
Breeding chickens for coloured eggs is lots of fun and much easier than you think. It doesn’t have anything to do with what you feed them. The colour of a chicken’s egg is determined by its genetics, particularly by the breed. Here’s my basic guide on how to get coloured eggs.
Raspberry Roulade
‘Fragrant raspberries make an ideal filling for this roulade, although wild strawberries are equally good when in season. For sheer decadence, serve with a glass of pink Champagne’ – Michel Roux
Purslane: Superfood or Weed?
Why You Should Care About Purslane: You might be surprised to learn that this little green plant growing in your garden is a nutritional powerhouse. Make sure the plant is washed thoroughly before consumption to remove any dirt or insects.
Wiggly Wonders
Discover the wonders of worm farming! Create your very own wormery and enjoy the benefits of nutrient-rich compost and gardener’s liquid gold – worm tea. This eco-friendly activity not only helps reduce waste but also enriches your garden. Read our guide and start cultivating a greener world today!
Stem Ginger Ice Cream
‘Even those who don’t like ginger will be tempted by this ice cream.
It’s amazing how ice cream can elevate ingredients to a different level,’ – Michel Roux
Creative Clippings
Think before you trash – especially when it comes to green waste. Grass clippings are so versatile; they’re rich in nitrogen, oxygen and phosporous and make a great fertiliser. Plus they can help suppress weeds.
Why Wash Eggs
If there is one topic that almost always results in lengthy discussions and conflicting opinions, it is eggs! And specifically, should eggs be kept in the fridge, and do fresh farm eggs need to be washed? Well, actually the answers depend on where you live.
Planting Trees
This year, thanks to the Life Terra project we are planting lots of trees to provide food and shade for our animals, who graze, poop and fertilise the soil. Healthy soil means a healthy planet. It’s that simple.
