This post was originally published 14 April, 2009. Fifteen years ago, when Hanno and I first bought this little house, we drove alo...

Tricia's husband died suddenly a few years ago and she spent the next couple of years deciding whether she would sell the family home a...

Thank you all for the good wishes and love sent during the week when I announced I'm writing another book. It's a wonderful opp...

Last week I wrote about soaking your rolled oats before you eat them and the benefits that  come from that. Today I thought I'd continu...

I'm delighted to tell you that last Friday I signed my third contract with Penguin for another book: The Simple Home . It will be a har...

A cyclone is bearing down on the coast here as I write this. Cyclone Marcia will be a category 5 when it crosses the coast north of her...

If you're looking for a nutritious and thrifty breakfast that will take only a few minute to prepare, go no further than rolled oats. I...

After we changed how we lived, going from crass consumerism to a more mindful way of living, I looked around and thought that Hanno and I m...

Sage flowers. It's Friday again. What a week it's been here. Hanno is not feeling well but is taking Jamie to kindy every day...

A few readers have asked me to do a post about blogging, which I'm happy to do. I think the internet is one of the most powerful change...

Having a blog like this is like having a top notch psychologist on standby, 24/7. When I blow a gasket about something and mention it on th...

Homegrown hot chillies and garlic. To the person who emailed, telling me in no uncertain terms, to categorise my links, I hope you are...