Amateur Gardening

Egg and cress

NOTHER classic filling is egg and cress, but you have a choice, related to watercress, mustard and rocket) is the first option for many, but then watercress, with its stronger peppery taste is almost as common. Sadly, few of us can grow watercress successfully; it needs clean, preferably running, water. Modern filling options include chopped chives, parsley or even radish.

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