It’s still a little early to pluck elderberries, but we had some time on our hands. In general you should wait until all the berries are black. Do not eat raw, they are poisonous when eaten raw. I have unpleasant childhood memories and still feel a little nauseous when I smell the berries. Nevertheless, I’m […]
Month: August 2020
Pickling green tomatoes
A great way to use green tomatoes is pickles. As always, make sure to use sterile glasses, clean surfaces and tools. We used garlic, curry leaves, mustard seeds and chilis in the mix. Cut tomatoes and fill everything in a glass. Dissolve salt in water (5gr of salt per 100ml) and pour onto the tomatoes. […]
Dear Diary 29.08.2020
Took out all the potatoes and put into storage. Removed one of the pumpkin plants and collected the last four pumpkins Took out most of the remaining carrots Peas, salads, turnip (Mairübe) are growing nicely and starting to show crops. Tomatoes passed their prime Covered areas in-between new plants with mangold leaves Surprisingly new mustard […]
Portulak / Purslane
When we started our garden in April, we planted summer purslane. That was a really stupid move as we were soon to find out. It grew nicely with thick yellowish leaves. At the same time, every inch of earth in our garden covered itself with it’s wild sister, wild purslane. Smaller and greener leaves with […]
Tender cabbage recipe
Yosef will be responsible for the recipe itself. It takes quite a while in the oven but is a tasty and different take on this plant. As for white cabbage itself, we grew some and had a huge harvest. Pro tip: the heads re-grow if you cut them early in the season and leave outer […]
Dear Diary, 23.08.2020
Tomato plants are still carrying, some even flowering, but obviously slowly losing energy. Season is mostly over. Harvested the coriander seeds, not 100% dry yet, but nice enough, great aroma. Will also be used to replant next year. Plucked blackberries with the trolls, not enough for marmelade. Found elderberries and walnuts that will be ready […]
Pickled Watermelon
We plucked our one and only watermelon way too early. It was too sad to throw it away, so: pickle it. I picked a recipe for winter pumpkin and used it in the watermelon. You need a clean glass with an airtight cover. Really clean, as in: boil before use. Peel and cut into small […]
Dear Diary, 22.08.2020
Situation today: harvested tomatoes, most of the potatoes and beets, planted onions and yellow beans from seeds, parsley and basil as small plants. Carrots, coriander, salad and endives are growing nicely. Collected mustard seeds from the dry plants, coriander seeds next. Canned nine glasses of tomatoes and two glasses of beets, pickled green tomatoes and […]
cheeky chickpea
we love chickpeas. they contain a lot of protein and have been cultivated for food for more than 7500 years. they are versatile and easy to store. one of the items you can easily bulk buy at a packaging-free grocery store or a market stall. we always keep several kilos at home. it seemed just […]
Ice, Ice, Baby
Hot? Cool: Earl Grey Cinnamon Ice Tea. Something we brought back from a visit to Sri Lanka (proud home to both amazing tea and the sweetest of cinnamons). Take a big glass or can (1,5l). Add two canes of cinnamon and 3 spoons of Earl Grey tea, top up with boiling water and let steep […]