Month: July 2017

Sterilise Jars

Sterilise Jars

When making your own jams, preserves, chutney, you need to make sure your glass jars are sterile to maintain their freshness. By sterilising the jars you are removing the majority of bacteria to stop the contents from perishing. Below is a step by step guide 

Pink Grapefruit and Tarragon Infused Gin

Pink Grapefruit and Tarragon Infused Gin

Pink Grapefruit and Tarragon Infused Gin may sound like a strange mix but trust me its amazing, even if you don’t normally like Grapefruit! The mix of dry gin, tangy pink grapefruit, and bittersweet tarragon blend evenly into a delicious and stimulating summer drink. Best 

Chocolate Mint and Roast Hazelnut Brownie

Chocolate Mint and Roast Hazelnut Brownie

These chocolate mint and roast hazelnut brownies are rich, gooey and taste just like the classic bubbly mint chocolate bar! My general opinion is that chocolate mint is a waste of perfectly good chocolate, I normally find it too strong or artificial and reminds me 

Zesty Feta and Summer Green Salad

Zesty Feta and Summer Green Salad

Fresh seasonal vegetables with a zesty and herby dressing makes a lively salad full of flavour.   Growing up my parents idea of a salad consisted of shredded iceberg lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes, which is quite possibly the blandest food combination ever! This is the 

Pink Grapefruit and Garden Mint Water

Pink Grapefruit and Garden Mint Water

Pink Grapefruit and Garden Mint Water is the tastiest and most refreshing water infusion by far! This surprisingly sweet and unbitter drink is perfect for all the family on the few hot days we get in summer. It’s quick and easy to muddle together and 

About The Delectable Garden

About The Delectable Garden

Welcome to TDG! I started The Delectable Garden to share my passion for cooking and baking using edible flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruit you can grow in your garden. I hope that sharing delicious recipes inspires you to enhance your garden by growing your own 

Welcome

Welcome

Welcome to TDG! First of all I would like to thank my husband and my family and friends for not laughing at me when I came up with the idea! Without your encouragement and support I would not have had the guts to take the