Happy New Year! Last year was such an exciting time for me. This blog developed beyond my wildest dreams and as I saw more of you trickle i...

I was shocked to see a Labor Party politician on the TV news yesterday say that now we've had our retail therapy over Christmas (his wor...

It was a strange Christmas in Australia. The expected shopping downturn didn't happen and people kept spending just like they always do...

Hanno and Kerry cooking up a storm. Voluntary work is a big part of my life now that I have the time for it. I am the co-ordinator of my lo...

Christmas I see a twinkle in your eye. So this shall be my Christmas star And I will travel to your heart: The manger where the real things ...

Yes, I know I said I wouldn't be blogging over Christmas but I just had to tell you this. I entered a giveaway draw at the lovely blog -...

When I gave up work and returned to my home I promised myself that all the days of multitasking, doing too much in a half-hearted way, and s...

This is a fast, from-scratch recipe collection created by the Down to Earth community. There are a lot of great ideas here. Thanks to everyo...

My kitchen in the late afternoon. Hanno and I were out free ranging yesterday. I wanted to have a day off. It was the first day of my 3½ w...