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How to grow peas
School Outings
We have put in place an educational program that would be suited to children from Grade R – Grade 7. We are delighted that Tracy Elliott, who previously taught at Somerset House, will be heading up this program. Educational outingsAt the Community...
Beans with Caramelized Shallots, Rosemary and Garlic
BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOT, ROSEMARY AND GARLIC 1 tsp Sea Salt450 g Green Beans (tails removed)2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)2 tbsp Shallots (Diced)2 tbsp Garlic (Minced)1/4 tsp Fresh Rosemary (Chopped)1/4 tsp Lemon zest (Grated)1/2 squeeze Juice of one Lemon...
Amazing Dressed Beets
AMAZING DRESSED BEETS 600 g Raw Baby Beets (ideally with leaves *)4 Clementines1/2 Bunch Fresh Tarragon (+-15g)100 g Goat's Cheese (Crumbed)40 g Walnuts halves (Shelled & unsalted) Reserve any nice smaller beet leaves, halve any larger beets and cook,...
Peas, Broad Beans, Chilli and Mint Salad
PEAS, BEANS CHILLI & MINT 1/2 Bunch Fresh Mint (1+-5g)200 g Broad Beans (Podded )200 g Fresh or frozen Peas (Podded)1 Red chilli (Deseeded & finely chopped)1 Lemon Rip off and reserve the top leafy half of the mint. Put the stalks in a pan of boiling water,...
Fennel and Orange Salad
FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD 2 Bulbs Fennel Bulbs1½ Oranges½ Juice of one LemonOlive Oil (Extra Virgin)Salt and freshly ground black pepper Cut off the tops of the fennel bulbs and slice thinly into rings. Place into a large bowl.Cut away the skin and pith from one orange...
Broccoli and Kale Mac Cheese
BROCCOLI & KALE MAC CHEESE 1/2 Bunch Kale1 Small Broccoli300 g Macaroni Pasta1 tbsp Butter1 tbsp Flour250 ml Milk1 Cup Strong Cheddar Cheese or Gorgonzola (Grated) Boil the pasta for 10 minute and drain.Chop kale, break broccoli into florets and steam until...
Pak Choi and Noodle Soup
PAK CHOI & NOODLE SOUP 1 Litre Chicken Stock1 tsp Fresh Root Ginger (Finely chopped)1 small Red Chilli (de-seeded and chopped finely)1/2 Juice of one Lime (Squeezed)1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce50 g Chestnut Mushrooms2 Pak Choi heads or leaves150 g Egg Noodles (Thin)A...
Easy Garden Soup
EASY GARDEN SOUP A recipe from one of our regulars 1 Onion (Sliced)1 Small Potato (Peeled and diced)2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)1 Chilli (if prefered) (Chopped finely)1 Colander Filled with anything from the veg patch plus greens - salad leaves (Spinach, Kale,...
Spinach Soup
SPINACH SOUP 2 Bunches Spinach (Cleaned & chopped)2 Granny Smith apples (Chopped)25 g Butter1 Small Onion (Chopped)20 g Flour275 ml Chicken Stock275 ml Milk70 ml CreamSqueeze Lemon1 Pinch Nutmeg Wash the spinach leaves thoroughlyMelt the butter in a saucepan and...
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How to grow peas
School Outings
We have put in place an educational program that would be suited to children from Grade R – Grade 7. We are delighted that Tracy Elliott, who previously taught at Somerset House, will be heading up this program. Educational outingsAt the Community...
Beans with Caramelized Shallots, Rosemary and Garlic
BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOT, ROSEMARY AND GARLIC 1 tsp Sea Salt450 g Green Beans (tails removed)2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)2 tbsp Shallots (Diced)2 tbsp Garlic (Minced)1/4 tsp Fresh Rosemary (Chopped)1/4 tsp Lemon zest (Grated)1/2 squeeze Juice of one Lemon...
Amazing Dressed Beets
AMAZING DRESSED BEETS 600 g Raw Baby Beets (ideally with leaves *)4 Clementines1/2 Bunch Fresh Tarragon (+-15g)100 g Goat's Cheese (Crumbed)40 g Walnuts halves (Shelled & unsalted) Reserve any nice smaller beet leaves, halve any larger beets and cook,...
Peas, Broad Beans, Chilli and Mint Salad
PEAS, BEANS CHILLI & MINT 1/2 Bunch Fresh Mint (1+-5g)200 g Broad Beans (Podded )200 g Fresh or frozen Peas (Podded)1 Red chilli (Deseeded & finely chopped)1 Lemon Rip off and reserve the top leafy half of the mint. Put the stalks in a pan of boiling water,...
Fennel and Orange Salad
FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD 2 Bulbs Fennel Bulbs1½ Oranges½ Juice of one LemonOlive Oil (Extra Virgin)Salt and freshly ground black pepper Cut off the tops of the fennel bulbs and slice thinly into rings. Place into a large bowl.Cut away the skin and pith from one orange...
Broccoli and Kale Mac Cheese
BROCCOLI & KALE MAC CHEESE 1/2 Bunch Kale1 Small Broccoli300 g Macaroni Pasta1 tbsp Butter1 tbsp Flour250 ml Milk1 Cup Strong Cheddar Cheese or Gorgonzola (Grated) Boil the pasta for 10 minute and drain.Chop kale, break broccoli into florets and steam until...
Pak Choi and Noodle Soup
PAK CHOI & NOODLE SOUP 1 Litre Chicken Stock1 tsp Fresh Root Ginger (Finely chopped)1 small Red Chilli (de-seeded and chopped finely)1/2 Juice of one Lime (Squeezed)1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce50 g Chestnut Mushrooms2 Pak Choi heads or leaves150 g Egg Noodles (Thin)A...
Easy Garden Soup
EASY GARDEN SOUP A recipe from one of our regulars 1 Onion (Sliced)1 Small Potato (Peeled and diced)2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)1 Chilli (if prefered) (Chopped finely)1 Colander Filled with anything from the veg patch plus greens - salad leaves (Spinach, Kale,...
Spinach Soup
SPINACH SOUP 2 Bunches Spinach (Cleaned & chopped)2 Granny Smith apples (Chopped)25 g Butter1 Small Onion (Chopped)20 g Flour275 ml Chicken Stock275 ml Milk70 ml CreamSqueeze Lemon1 Pinch Nutmeg Wash the spinach leaves thoroughlyMelt the butter in a saucepan and...
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How to grow peas
School Outings
We have put in place an educational program that would be suited to children from Grade R – Grade 7. We are delighted that Tracy Elliott, who previously taught at Somerset House, will be heading up this program. Educational outingsAt the Community...
Beans with Caramelized Shallots, Rosemary and Garlic
BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOT, ROSEMARY AND GARLIC 1 tsp Sea Salt450 g Green Beans (tails removed)2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)2 tbsp Shallots (Diced)2 tbsp Garlic (Minced)1/4 tsp Fresh Rosemary (Chopped)1/4 tsp Lemon zest (Grated)1/2 squeeze Juice of one Lemon...
Amazing Dressed Beets
AMAZING DRESSED BEETS 600 g Raw Baby Beets (ideally with leaves *)4 Clementines1/2 Bunch Fresh Tarragon (+-15g)100 g Goat's Cheese (Crumbed)40 g Walnuts halves (Shelled & unsalted) Reserve any nice smaller beet leaves, halve any larger beets and cook,...
Peas, Broad Beans, Chilli and Mint Salad
PEAS, BEANS CHILLI & MINT 1/2 Bunch Fresh Mint (1+-5g)200 g Broad Beans (Podded )200 g Fresh or frozen Peas (Podded)1 Red chilli (Deseeded & finely chopped)1 Lemon Rip off and reserve the top leafy half of the mint. Put the stalks in a pan of boiling water,...
Fennel and Orange Salad
FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD 2 Bulbs Fennel Bulbs1½ Oranges½ Juice of one LemonOlive Oil (Extra Virgin)Salt and freshly ground black pepper Cut off the tops of the fennel bulbs and slice thinly into rings. Place into a large bowl.Cut away the skin and pith from one orange...
Broccoli and Kale Mac Cheese
BROCCOLI & KALE MAC CHEESE 1/2 Bunch Kale1 Small Broccoli300 g Macaroni Pasta1 tbsp Butter1 tbsp Flour250 ml Milk1 Cup Strong Cheddar Cheese or Gorgonzola (Grated) Boil the pasta for 10 minute and drain.Chop kale, break broccoli into florets and steam until...
Pak Choi and Noodle Soup
PAK CHOI & NOODLE SOUP 1 Litre Chicken Stock1 tsp Fresh Root Ginger (Finely chopped)1 small Red Chilli (de-seeded and chopped finely)1/2 Juice of one Lime (Squeezed)1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce50 g Chestnut Mushrooms2 Pak Choi heads or leaves150 g Egg Noodles (Thin)A...
Easy Garden Soup
EASY GARDEN SOUP A recipe from one of our regulars 1 Onion (Sliced)1 Small Potato (Peeled and diced)2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)1 Chilli (if prefered) (Chopped finely)1 Colander Filled with anything from the veg patch plus greens - salad leaves (Spinach, Kale,...
Spinach Soup
SPINACH SOUP 2 Bunches Spinach (Cleaned & chopped)2 Granny Smith apples (Chopped)25 g Butter1 Small Onion (Chopped)20 g Flour275 ml Chicken Stock275 ml Milk70 ml CreamSqueeze Lemon1 Pinch Nutmeg Wash the spinach leaves thoroughlyMelt the butter in a saucepan and...
Become a Volunteer
How to grow peas
School Outings
We have put in place an educational program that would be suited to children from Grade R – Grade 7. We are delighted that Tracy Elliott, who previously taught at Somerset House, will be heading up this program. Educational outingsAt the Community...
Beans with Caramelized Shallots, Rosemary and Garlic
BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOT, ROSEMARY AND GARLIC 1 tsp Sea Salt450 g Green Beans (tails removed)2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)2 tbsp Shallots (Diced)2 tbsp Garlic (Minced)1/4 tsp Fresh Rosemary (Chopped)1/4 tsp Lemon zest (Grated)1/2 squeeze Juice of one Lemon...
Amazing Dressed Beets
AMAZING DRESSED BEETS 600 g Raw Baby Beets (ideally with leaves *)4 Clementines1/2 Bunch Fresh Tarragon (+-15g)100 g Goat's Cheese (Crumbed)40 g Walnuts halves (Shelled & unsalted) Reserve any nice smaller beet leaves, halve any larger beets and cook,...
Peas, Broad Beans, Chilli and Mint Salad
PEAS, BEANS CHILLI & MINT 1/2 Bunch Fresh Mint (1+-5g)200 g Broad Beans (Podded )200 g Fresh or frozen Peas (Podded)1 Red chilli (Deseeded & finely chopped)1 Lemon Rip off and reserve the top leafy half of the mint. Put the stalks in a pan of boiling water,...
Fennel and Orange Salad
FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD 2 Bulbs Fennel Bulbs1½ Oranges½ Juice of one LemonOlive Oil (Extra Virgin)Salt and freshly ground black pepper Cut off the tops of the fennel bulbs and slice thinly into rings. Place into a large bowl.Cut away the skin and pith from one orange...
Broccoli and Kale Mac Cheese
BROCCOLI & KALE MAC CHEESE 1/2 Bunch Kale1 Small Broccoli300 g Macaroni Pasta1 tbsp Butter1 tbsp Flour250 ml Milk1 Cup Strong Cheddar Cheese or Gorgonzola (Grated) Boil the pasta for 10 minute and drain.Chop kale, break broccoli into florets and steam until...
Pak Choi and Noodle Soup
PAK CHOI & NOODLE SOUP 1 Litre Chicken Stock1 tsp Fresh Root Ginger (Finely chopped)1 small Red Chilli (de-seeded and chopped finely)1/2 Juice of one Lime (Squeezed)1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce50 g Chestnut Mushrooms2 Pak Choi heads or leaves150 g Egg Noodles (Thin)A...
Easy Garden Soup
EASY GARDEN SOUP A recipe from one of our regulars 1 Onion (Sliced)1 Small Potato (Peeled and diced)2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)1 Chilli (if prefered) (Chopped finely)1 Colander Filled with anything from the veg patch plus greens - salad leaves (Spinach, Kale,...
Spinach Soup
SPINACH SOUP 2 Bunches Spinach (Cleaned & chopped)2 Granny Smith apples (Chopped)25 g Butter1 Small Onion (Chopped)20 g Flour275 ml Chicken Stock275 ml Milk70 ml CreamSqueeze Lemon1 Pinch Nutmeg Wash the spinach leaves thoroughlyMelt the butter in a saucepan and...
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