I read a very interesting article the other day that confirmed what I think about Italian and Greek migrants in Australia. That their vario...

We were vegetarian for quite a few years, maybe seven or eight, and went back to meat after reading  Nourishing Traditions.   When I started...

We knew it would last for a long time but this economic crisis is dragging on longer than I expected it to.  There is no doubt there have be...

We have to tighten our belts.  Like many of you, Hanno and I live on a limited and usually fixed amount and with prices rising and new babie...

I received an email during the week from a young woman in Tasmania.  With her permission I'm replying to her here because I know more go...

The last weekend before Christmas - it was slowly busy and relaxed here.  I worked on the book on Saturday and kept yesterday as a pottering...

I made baked beans and pork last week. It was delicious and very filling. Recipes for baked beans are similar but you can change the recip...

I want to thank all those who took the time to add a comment yesterday. I am sure they will help the men and women who read them and find s...

The economic crisis seems to be lingering longer than anyone predicted. We see various indicators starting to predict slow improvement bu...

Thank you so much for your good wishes for Kerry, Sunny and the baby.  We, and they, appreciate everyone of them.  It's been a while si...

I planted an elder tree about six months ago and it's growing nicely.  Elders are not native to Australia and I don't know anyone wh...

I like to think of myself as a modern pioneer.  There have always been mountains to climb and challenges to test me and even though many ...

I heard myself say this on radio the other morning: "Being thrifty is not about large amounts. You rarely make those large savings. I...

It might sound strange but it's a good idea to start off your debt reduction program by saving for an emergency fund, before you pay off...

Around our neck of the woods a typical day goes something like this. I rise at 4 and write until the dogs want to go outside, I let them ou...