Practically anything can be made into a planter, or container garden. Important factors to consider when choosing a container, or pot, are correct size, adequate drainage and good quality organic potting mix. A good quality potting mix is essential for the health of plants in pots. Potting mixes are scientifically formulated with specific nutrients […]
Best Organic Farmers Market in inner City Brisbane…
If you are passionate about what you eat and want to connect with real farmers that grow your food in the old fashioned way, then the City Farm Organic Farmers Market is the place for you on a Sunday. We pride ourselves on supporting small local farmers and organic growers. At 4 am in the […]
Different, edible, hardy and climate specific…
That is what you will find at the City Farm Nursery. Tucked away behind the Royal Brisbane Hospital at Northey Street City Farm is our nursery. What makes it unique is that it is a not-for-profit member owned nursery run by passionate staff and volunteers. We specialise in propagating and making available long life annuals, […]
Texas Beef Ribs
Ingredients 1 kg beef ribs, bone in 1/4 cooking salt (the bigger grain) 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper smoke box of soaked wood chips Method Trim the ribs if needed (of course I didn’t with Jason’s beautiful ribs). Mix salt and peppers in a small bowl. Rub into all over beef […]
Slow cooked beef with tomato and lemon grass
Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or other vegetable oil) 1kg piece blade beef, cut into 3cm cubes 2 stalks lemongrass, sliced thinly, white part only (use green ends when steaming rice, the stems impart a delicious lemon flavour) 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2cm ginger, peeled, chopped finely 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce […]
Lebanese Cress, Watermelon, Cucumber and Fetta Salad
Lebanese cress is delicious in this salad. It has a slightly bitter cucumber-like flavour which contrast the sweetness of the watermelon. Ingredients 800g watermelon, rind removed, chopped into 2cm cubes 1 Lebanese or ½ telegraph cucumber, quartered lengthways, cut into 2cm pieces 100g fetta, crumbled 30g or 1 handful Lebanese cress, leaves removed, stems discarded […]
Blue cheese, rocket and roasted grape salad
This recipe is best used with a strong firm blue cheese from Nimbin Valley Dairy. The saltiness of the cheese combines magically with the roasted grapes and the bite of the rocket. 200g red or black grapes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 50g rocket 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 100g strong blue cheese Preheat […]
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