#498: Straw Bale Gardening and Spinach-Stuffed Chicken

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Hello, gardening enthusiasts! Welcome back to our podcast, where we share our latest updates and tips for growing your own food. In this week's episode, we'll be discussing straw bale gardening, the latest from our garden and allotment, and a delicious spinach recipe that you can try at home.

Straw bale gardening

First up, we'll be talking about straw bale gardening. This is a great solution for those with limited garden space, as it allows you to grow plants vertically on a small area. We'll be discussing the benefits of straw bale gardening, how to get started, and some tips for success.

Latest from the allotment and veg garden

Next, we'll be giving you an update on what's been happening in our garden and allotment. We'll be talking about our chickens, our fruit bushes, the peas we've sown, and what we've been harvesting. We'll also be sharing some tips on how to use cut grass as a mulch and how to plant tomatoes in a greenhouse.

And last but not least, we'll be sharing a delicious recipe that you can try at home. Our spinach and feta stuffed chicken breast is a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavour and nutrition. We'll be giving you the recipe and instructions so that you can try it for yourself.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the thickest part of each chicken breast.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the feta cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and feta mixture.
5. Secure the pockets with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
6. Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
7. Brown the stuffed chicken breasts on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
8. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle.
9. Remove the toothpicks or kitchen twine before serving.

If you're interested in learning more about straw bale gardening or want to catch up on any of our previous episodes, be sure to check out our website and listen to episode 274. And as always, we love to hear from our listeners, so feel free to send us your questions or comments through email or voicemail.

Thanks for tuning in, and until next time, happy gardening!

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