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Sourdough Chive Biscuits

Sourdough Chive Biscuits

Using your sourdough discard in your baking is very satisfying. These Sourdough Chive Biscuits are one of our favourite uses for our discarded starter. They’re buttery and flaky, with the richness and body of the sourdough. Since it’s the beginning of our herb glut in…

Herb & Goat Cheese Ball

Herb & Goat Cheese Ball

Goat cheese is such a great type of cheese. It is delicious all on it’s own, and it can be dressed up for even the fanciest of meals. It is always a go to on my list of recipes for when I am short on…

Herby Shortbread Cookies

Herby Shortbread Cookies

Edible flowers are really fun to grow alongside your veggies and herbs. Calendula flowers have a gorgeous lemony flavour that can lend itself to all kinds of sweet and savoury dishes. It is particularly well paired in baked goods with a big collection of herbs…

Drying Herbs In a Dehydrator

Drying Herbs In a Dehydrator

How and why to use a Dehydrator to preserve your fresh herbs. It’s not as hard as you might think, and will save you time and money in the end!