Community Updates

With spring arriving and our gardens coming alive, it’s the perfect time to bring fresh flavours from garden to table. Here’s a delicious Spring Salad recipe that you can easily dress up using herbs and greens picked straight from Cooks Patch.

Spring Salad Recipe

Ingredients
• 3 bunches (≈24 spears) asparagus, woody ends trimmed
• 120 g snow peas, trimmed and strings removed
• 1 head baby cos / romaine lettuce
• 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
• 90 g goat’s cheese (or substitute feta, mozzarella, etc.)
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn

Lemon Dressing
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ tsp salt + ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil.
2. Blanch snow peas (1½ min), then add asparagus (1½ min), then peas (30 sec) until bright green and al dente.
3. Immediately drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
4. Prepare lettuce leaves (smaller ones whole, larger ones halved).
5. Cut asparagus into pieces on a slight angle.
6. Shake dressing ingredients in a jar.
7. Combine the vegetables in a bowl, toss with dressing.
8. Arrange on a platter, top with goat’s cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes & tips:
• You can prep vegetables a day ahead (keep them dry and cool) and combine them just before serving.
• Any crisp lettuce or greens will work.
• Feel free to mix in extra veggies or swap the cheese to suit your taste.
• Use herbs from your garden (or from Cooks Patch!) for fresher, brighter flavour.

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🌿 From Cooks Patch to Your Plate

Why buy herbs when you have a flourishing garden right here in the estate?
• Pick your own fresh herbs: Mint, basil, parsley, chives, and more - next time you prepare this salad (or any dish), drop by Cooks Patch and harvest a handful of mint or basil.
• Use the communal kitchen / BBQ: After gathering your greens, head to the shared kitchen or barbecue area to prep, cook, and enjoy meals with neighbours.
• Grow your own: If you enjoy this experience, consider planting your favourite herbs or salad greens in your own veranda, pot, or small garden plot.

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A Community Table, A Neighbourhood Feast

Living at The Fabric means you’re not just getting a home - you’re joining a community that values connection, sustainability, and shared experiences.
• Invite neighbours over for a garden-to-table salad night in the communal BBQ / picnic spaces.
• Host a herb swap day: exchange cuttings or seedlings with other residents.
• Share your own Cooks Patch recipe creations - we’d love to feature them in future newsletters or social media posts.

So, the next time you’re craving something fresh, crisp, and flavourful - pick some herbs, chop some greens, and toss together something healthy and beautiful. And don’t forget - your garden is right here waiting to be part of the story.

The Fabric celebrated the grand opening of our brand new park and lawn—a fresh, vibrant space designed for the whole community to gather, play, and relax.