Living off the Smell of an Oily Rag » OnionsLiving off the Smell of an Oily Rag

TB, Blenheim.

reader — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:55:31 +0000

Instead of growing leeks, plant spring onions instead! They will grow just as big as leeks, have the same taste and are more useful over a longer period.

C J Turner, Masterton.

reader — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:53:57 +0000

When using spring onions, leave the last 3/4 cm at the root end and replant in your garden, it will regrow, can then just cut spring onion leaving root in ground. Will have for spring onions for seasons from 1 original purchase.

Caroline, Wanganui.

reader — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:35:17 +0000

Often our favourite chives die down in the winter and we miss that yummy flavour in our meals. So why not use onion weed instead? It’s a similar but different flavour, yummy yet mild – and prolific in winter.

Most people have it in the back yard and treat it as a nuisance weed. Enjoy it in your meals instead. Anywhere you’d use chives, you can use onion weed, finely chopped. Here’s a few suggestions for a quick winter meal:

• in scrambled egg or omelette.
• with grilled cheese on toast or in a cheese and onion sandwich – toasted or plain.
• in egg sandwiches.
• in mashed potatoes (with lots of butter and zap of white or black pepper).
• on hot toast with avocado and lots of black pepper.
• in scones – add cheese if you like.