Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, is a yellow wonder root plant. Curcumin, the active ingredient in Turmeric, is a powerful antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. Studies are still being conducted on this plant but preliminary research suggests that eating turmeric can help ward off dementia, inhibit the growth of tumors, lower cholesterol, reduce […]
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 […]
Share – The Northey Street City Farm Cookbook
Simply the best, most heartfelt, interesting and useful cookbook you may ever own. Written completely from the heart with sharing in mind! Share retails for $10 plus $3 per copy postage and handling. Online purchases can be made from our Ethical Gifts page here. You can also buy your books at the City Farm Nursery to […]
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