Before the global financial crisis (GFC) started in 2008, there was rarely anything in the press or on TV about budgeting, going back to ba...

Even though I haven't written about our stockpile for a long time, it is still sustaining us. During our busy period with the book and ...

My sister Tricia is visiting from the Blue Mountains so we took the opportunity to invite our cousin Susie and her husband, Nick, over for ...

Imports of fruits and vegetables into Australia have increased 60 percent in seven years. Cappers - traditional American grit. Intere...

It's been a busy week here. I've been making soap and cheese, we had all the therapy and doctor's visits and then yesterday, Ha...

It's Hanno's birthday today. He's 72!  Happy birthday Hanno. :- ) I've been thinking a lot about blogging lately. I'm...

We had a delightful day out on the water last Friday. A short drive over to the coast, then a 90 minute ferry trip along the Noosa river an...

I think the only times Hanno and I have eaten breakfast out was when we've been travelling but last week we had breakfast at a local be...

I have grave concerns about our dairy industry. I'm not the only one - The Milk Maid Marion. Why real buttermilk is so good for you. ...

I love making our drinks from scratch. In summer I always have a few concoctions ready and waiting in the fridge, along with cold water and...