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Growing Cucamelons

A Cucamelon is a small cucumber-like fruit that are shaped like baby watermelons. It originates from Mexico. Cucamelons have a cucumber-like taste with a touch of lime. Which makes them perfect for adding to salads, pickling, adding in a Gin and tonic or even making a fresh Chilli Salsa. I plan to try all the above. I want to […]

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Growing Camellia sinensis

I wanted to grow something different this year. I have never grown Camellia sinensis before. But it would make a nice indoor plant which can be harvested from. Camellia sinensis is the plant Tea is produced from. I’m growing Camellia sinensis var. assamica. This is the Indian variety. Camellia sinensis on it’s own is the Chinese variety. […]

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Red Onion Chilli Chutney

Total Time2 1/2 HoursPrep Time30 Minuets Cooking Time2 HoursMakes4-5 X 227Gram JarsCut and Dice the Onions, Finely mince the garlic and ginger.Over a medium heat, heat the oil and gently cook the Garlic and Chilli for a minuet, then add the onions and cinnamon. Taking care to not burn them as you gently cook them.Add the sugar, tomato purée and vinegar. Bring […]

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Mango Chutney

Total Time2 1/2 HoursPrep Time30 MinuetsCooking Time2 1/2 HoursMakes5 X 227Gram JarsPeel the Mangos and then cut the fruit off the large seed. Keep it chunky as you cut it. Finely mince the garlic and ginger.Over a medium heat, heat the oil and gently cook the Garlic, Ginger and Chilli for a minuet, then add the […]

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Lime Chutney

Total Time50 HoursPrep Time48 HoursCooking Time2 HoursMakes5 X 227Gram JarsCut the 10 limes into eight wedges each. Place in large glass bowl, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cooking salt and stir well to ensure all the limes are coated. Then cover with plastic wrap or lid and leave for 48 hours in the fridge, stirring occasionally.Drain […]

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