This and That.......

If I could only keep two books besides my bible, it would be these two.

A-Z of Companion Planting

by Pamela Allardice

and

The Organic Garden

by Sue Stickland.

I have had these books for ten years, and I can remember getting them

on special at book world for $4.95. I know the price, as it is still on them. Before I

plant any thing in the vege garden I always check what companion to

plant with it.

This is the way I have always gardened.

I love the name as well

"Companion Planting" sounds romantic doesn't it. To have nasturtiums

growing up with your cucumbers and marigolds planted among your lettuce and beans,

but .......don't plant your carrots near your potatoes or cabbages as they don't like each other at all.

See Romantic........Does any one else grow there veges by this method?

I would love to hear about your way of growing.......

Linda.........I am sure you have seen these fried noodles in the

supermarket. Above is a picture of the wombok salad and on the back of the noodle packet is the

recipe. I change it a bit as it has a 1/2 cup of oil in it and I leave this out.

here is how I make it.

1/2-1 Wombok (Chinese) cabbage

6 shallots or 1 red onion
1 handful of pine nuts

1 packet fried noodles
Chop up the cabbage and shallots finely and add pine nuts

pour over dressing and mix.

Dressing.....

1/4 cup white vinegar ( I use whatever I have on hand even cider)

1/4 cup caster sugar

1 tbls soy sauce

3tbls sesame oil

shake all ingredients together in a jar and pour over.

I add the noodles just before serving as they will go soggy.

I hope you enjoy this Linda as it is a sure favorite around here. I also

take it when going to some ones for tea as it is quick and easy.

Claire asked that I change the back ground colour
as it was hard to read.....No worries Claire .......done. I hope it is better now. Sorry to those that couldn't see the words properly...I Love getting comments and hints like this, as it helps me have a better blog.
Joolz thanks for this little verse it is so true......
From the book
Love you forever

I'll love you forever
I'll like you always
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be.

Robert N. Munsch
I'll have to try and get a copy of this book to read to William.





Here is the B/day boy blowing out his candles on the fantastic
cake his big sister made for him.......


have a blessed day every-one......
Mandy