Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Garden green salad

Ingredients (serves 8)
200g mixed salad leaves (such as endive, witlof, butter and treviso)
2 avocados, halved, stones removed, peeled, thinly sliced
2 Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 green capsicum, deseeded, thinly sliced

Balsamic vinaigrette
60ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
1 tbs balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 tsp caster sugar

Method
Combine the mixed salad leaves, avocado, cucumber and capsicum in a large serving bowl.

To make the balsamic vinaigrette, use a fork to whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic and sugar in a jug until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Pour the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. Serve.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

You asked for it

Well AC you asked where i got the idea of cucumbers and as my favourite vegetable the cucumber i chose it and it is the main ingredients in my favourite dish Cacik i chose the cucumber.

You asked for it

Well AB you asked what kind of yoghurt to ues for my recipe and my answer is any. It really up to you but i use Greek style and i've all ways have used it.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Cucumber Nutrition Info

The silica in cucumber is an essential component of healthy connective tissue, which includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone. Cucumber juice is often recommended as a source of silica to improve the complexion and health of the skin, plus cucumber's high water content makes it naturally hydrating—a must for glowing skin. Cucumbers are also used topically for various types of skin problems, including swelling under the eyes and sunburn. Two compounds in cucumbers, ascorbic acid and caffeic acid, prevent water retention, which may explain why cucumbers applied topically are often helpful for swollen eyes, burns and dermatitis.

You asked for it

Well AB you asked what bread will be good to eat with my Turkish dip and with my experence i recommend Turkish bread.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

What is pH in garden soil?

Soil pHis a measure of 'power od hydrogen' in the soil,a determinant ofhow much acid the soil has.
Although represent by a scale of 1 to 14 chemically, in your soils the range is narrower being 4 to 9 with a pH of 7 being neutral, below which your soil acidicand above which it is alkaline.