Green bean, french bean, haricot vert...whatever you prefer to call them, one thing is for sure nothing beats the crisp sweetness of a freshly picked green bean.   Green beans are currently in season in most parts of Australia and the timing is perfect if you ask me - with fresh salads and simple sides coming into their peak as we head into summer. Nicoise salad anyone?   The climbing variety of green bean also happen to look damn pretty when you grow them as they ascend and wind there way up a frame or pole, and as a kid... [ READ MORE ]

Our seasonal feature for September is none other than the much loved POTATO! Almost everyone I know loves a good potato and they have adorned dinner plates for as long as my brain will compute. Turns out they are quite easy to grow too. Imagine being able to traipse outside, harvest a few spuds and then make some delicious chunky wedges, seasoned with coarse salt and rosemary of course. Mmmm...drooling.   What I really love about good 'ol potatoes is how versatile they are. Different varieties serve best for different cooking methods. I love this little 'Poh's Kitchen Guide', it's... [ READ MORE ]