Sundays at home

I love Sundays. They are productive, loose, endless, and all my own. Yesterday was no exception. We are still starting the days with frosts so I am yet to put this summer's frost tender seedlings in the ground. They are slowly coming on outside our laundry door which faces north. I have tried planting seeds … Continue reading Sundays at home

Working meals

I like to have options, so a little while back, when I felt I needed to focus on some future goals, such as getting some money into my super account, I pursued a return to work, and applied to study my masters degree. I had thought I would follow through with one of those options, … Continue reading Working meals

Quince paste and other musings

We have had some fairly tempestuous weather these last couple of days - the type of weather that keeps you indoors listening to the wind howl, the windows rattle, watching Frozen as it seems more than fitting! It's also the perfect weather to potter in the kitchen and consider how you want your kitchen space … Continue reading Quince paste and other musings

Making kraut

I have made sauerkraut all of three times now. The first was delicious. With an alluringly pudding like name of blueberry pie sauerkraut, it was as good as any place to start in the art of kraut making. I had no idea how to go about making kraut, how much salt, how much liquid to … Continue reading Making kraut

Making best use of kitchen space

No food photos as I've been feeling a tad flat and unfocussed, and while still eating well, I just haven't had the enthusiasm to set the scene and photograph what my kitchen has been churning out. However, after reading the second module of Beauty that Move's fantastic Whole Food Kitchen course, I have been inspired … Continue reading Making best use of kitchen space