Monday, February 7, 2011

thanks for the lime tree David :)

Welcome to the gardens newest 'living fence' addition:
a dwarfing rootstock Tahitian Lime kindly donated by
neighbouring gardenfan David....look forward
to lovely juicy limes in a year or two!


Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Annies Scrumptious Rocket Salad with cumquats, dates & shaved parmesan

(another exquisitely simple delicious salad - thanks Annie!)

Ingredients for 4 people:

5 cumquats

4 handfuls baby rocket

1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves

2 Medjool dates, pitted and diced

1/4 cup Parmesan shavings (use a vegie peeler)

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Slice baby cumquats into thin rounds, discarding seeds.

2. Combine rocket, parsley, dates, kumquats and parmesan in large bowl.

3. Whisk together lemon juice & olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

4. Pour over salad and toss.