The culinary corner

 This week I am going to introduce to another hidden Gem in Melbourne. That is Warren Glen garden and cafe.  Warran Glen is located in Warrandyte , Victoria (Melbourne area), at 373 Ringwood‑Warrandyte Road .   The site features a scenic creek, water features, and a lake with ducks (some small bridges cross water channels), giving it a tranquil, garden-escape feel.  The ambience is leafy and peaceful — many visitors see it as a local respite from the bustle of the suburbs.  They have a wide selection of indoor and outdoor plants adapted for Melbourne’s climate.Gardening supplies: pots, soils, fertilizers, tools, garden art, decorative items.  https://youtu.be/QDCpByJL0Sw?si=xFZj2wI_KFae1FdA     Blueberry Slice...  Ingredients. 110g self raising flour 20g corn flour 100g Sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp lemon zest 80g yogurt juice of half a lemon.  Air Fried pork chops with roasted pumpkin and vegetable stew    Ingredients for Ai...

  There’s something beautiful about slowing down and enjoying life’s simple pleasures — cooking a homemade meal, getting your hands dirty in the garden, or discovering a new favorite spot in your hometown. If you're looking to add more joy to your daily routine, this blog post has you covered! Here's a trio of inspiration: quick and easy recipes, backyard gardening tips, and some hidden gems you just have to explore. Here is the link........   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj03VWBq88s     🥗 Easy Recipes: Delicious in 30 Minutes or Less Busy schedule? No problem. These simple recipes are perfect weekends when you want something tasty without spending hours in the kitchen.           Green oats Ingredients : G otukola / Arthritis herb. Curry Leaves, Oats, Cream or coconut milk Add psyllium husk for extra fiber  Directions : Cook oats until Tender. Blend all the leaves in a cup of water and add to the oats. Add salt and cream ...

  Here is the link for my second video.     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5W3g2Zs2bQ&t=61s   I posted 5 Sri Lankan cooking videos as well as a burger and an egg sandwich this time. .   Gardening has become my hobby and my life.  I compost all the garden paste and fruits and vegetable peels.  All the scarp like cooked food, meat and fish I put in  Fogo bin. As I have two dogs I try to be careful of what I compost. I do compost egg shells though.     I like to visit garden centers and learn more about gardening.  When I was there I found this interesting Dwarf lemon in a pot. We cant say that we live in a smaller house so we don't have space. Fist I thought this may be plastic. I physically touched the plant and the fruits . Its real..,😊 Below is my Mandarin tree.It gave more than enough for us to eat. If you have a little place in your garden try adding few fruit trees. Not only we survive but also all the inse...

 Hello everyone!     I am glad to be back again. I took a small break and traveled around the world. Now i am back  again to share my thoughts experience and many more things.  From my childhood I used to do gardening as a hobby. After arriving in Australia one of our friends influenced me to start do my gardening again. I will post the pictures here. This is my 1st video after 3 years. Please watch and share your ideas with me.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8X8G8kICxk&t=66s  When we are getting older you get to know lot of things. I am trying to write things here so you can read and get many more ideas.  When come to gardening the best way is to make your own compost depending  one size of you garden, With in this modern world you can even do composting in your balcony.  By planting your own vegetables and fruits you can save a lot on your grocery bill.  Some plums in my garden....      No matter how sm...