We have been harvesting purple sprouting broccoli (PSB for short) since March and we’re still not bored with it. I always reach for this recipe from Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall – it’s a sinch to make and proves that PSB can be a meal in itself (or at the very least an exciting starter).
Ingredients:
Blend all the ingredients bar the PSB in a blender until smooth. Steam the PSB for just 3-4 minutes. Toss in a knob of butter. Warm the dressing over a low heat adding a knob of butter. Arrange the PSB on a plate and drizzle over the dressing. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the juices.
Tip of the Month – Making a Home-Made Cloche to protect seedlings
This month’s tip comes from GIY patron Klaus Laitenberger who writes a weekly tip on our website (The Klaus Korner). “Make a frame using 2”x 2” timber. The width of the frame should match the width of your bed. The length can be 3 or more metres. Drill holes through the sides at 50cm intervals on each side wide enough to hold a strong flexible plumping pipe. Then cover with bionet and fix it onto the frames. It’s crucial though to use bionet rather than clear plastic. Most cloches are covered with clear plastic, but you will have to ventilate every day and water regularly and then when you finally remove it your poor plants will get quite a shock. With the bionet you don’t force your plants too much, but they are safe from strong winds. The rain will get through it so there is no need to water your plants.”
Michael Kelly is a freelance journalist, author and founder of GIY Ireland.
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