Just as it says on the seed catalogues we are heading rapidly into late spring, with early summer on the horizon. As the seasons change the mulberries, asparagus and…
If you pulled up a wonky retro chair in my kitchen you might observe that I like to cook frugally, seasonally and with ingredients that I have on hand. …
There was a time when the word creative made me think of people who cleverly whipped up knitted scarves or intricate patchwork quilts. Or I thought of bohemian types…
Trading and swapping home-made, home-grown or home produced food is something that brings me endless joy. It has far more meaning than any cash transaction and tends to open…
When school finished for Term 3 and the holidays started I had big plans. Plans to get my house into order, perhaps clean some windows, pack up a neglected…
When I reminisce about my childhood one of the strongest memories I have is of shearing time. There were dusty days spent behind mobs of sheep and in the…