Mmmm Meatballs

Mincemeat, crumbled bread, chopped garlic, parsley, lemon zest, cooked in crushed tomatoes and garlic.

Patch Farming

Is there any reason why our agricultural and pastoral lands must be completely deforested? Would it not make more sense to farm patches of land cut out of, and surrounded by, native vegetation? This would have the benefit of less erosion, a healthier immediate environment leading to higher yields, and providing a habitat for native species?

Any reason?

Spaghetti with bacon, pea, shallot and white wine sauce

Finely chop about 2 shallots, 2-3 cloves of garlic and some bacon and fry till the bacon starts to crisp. Add white wine to cover the ingredients, and sautee on medium heat until most of the wine has evaporated. Add around a cup of peas, along with lots of parsley and pepper. Cook for a few minutes on low to medium heat, then add a dollop of cream and stir through. Take off the heat, and stir in the pre-cooked pasta.