It's been a drawn out job this one, but finally, after rain delays and Hanno feeling a bit under the weather himself, the fence is set ...

Last week I had a delightful email from a woman who told me that after reading here for a few months, she made big changes to her life and ...

I would be lost without my freezer. Having baked goods in the freezer is another reliable way to save money. If you have those days when vi...

I come from a family of cooks and book lovers. Both my sons and my daughter-in-law are fine dining chefs, my father was a baker. I am a kee...

This is a Friday photo feature that anyone with a blog can join. To take part, post a photo on your own blog, write a short caption explaini...

This time last year I was writing about the recent discovery of Matthew Evan's book, The Real Food Companion . Since then I've cook...

When I have the time, I make sour cream, yoghurt and fresh yoghurt cheese which is a delicious spread, particularly on rye bread. I know ma...

With food prices still very unstable and some fruit out of our price range, we have made a commitment to keep our kitchen garden in full pr...

We had a bit of excitement here last week, I was interviewed for  Women's Weekly  magazine. They wanted photos to go with the interview ...

Amanda Brooke has a beautiful blog where she writes about her simple life and being a mum. Amanda has just opened a shop called Little Eco, ...