When I was a little girl I remember not really liking strawberries–they always seemed tart–but I was so not wanting to miss out that I would swallow them whole rather than give them to my brothers who obviously loved them. … Continue reading
Fennel is a plant species in the genus Foeniculum. It is a member of the family Apiaceae. It is a hardy, perennial, umbelliferous herb, with yellow flowers and feathery leaves (Source: Wikipedia) Scientific name: Foeniculum vulgare Higher classification: Foeniculum Rank: … Continue reading
Bulb fennel, or Florence fennel, is quite prolific at the moment. It has been in season for a while, but I have definitely noticed its profusion by the cost: 3 bulbs for $2 at my market stall. Now, I have … Continue reading
I seemed to have started my lemon appeal with the sweet lemony treats (see the a’peel of lemons post), so now a few of the more savoury of the spectrum: I have to start with the all time favourite staple … Continue reading
Seriously–when The Seekers sang “lemon tree very pretty, and the lemon flower is sweet, but the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat” they were suffering a culinary deficit. Lemons have got to be one of the most … Continue reading