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Sourdough Starter
Earlier this year (around the time of my back operation when I was required to take things easy for a protracted period of time) I was re-reading The Little House on the Prairie series. Again. In particular I was fascinated by By the Shores of Silver Lake where Ma and Laura introduce their sourdough starter. (Though I … Continue reading
Shattered: Loganberry Jam
I’ve never been much of one for small batch canning/jamming. Ordinarily I do a HUGE amount of jam production around Christmas (partly for gifts as I’ve mentioned, and partly to keep me in jam for the year). If I run out early, I tend to wait until my apricot tree fruits again so I can … Continue reading
{DIY} Hanging Christmas Tree Decorations
I love Christmas (you may have noticed). Every year I feel the urge to buy more decorations, though this year I’ve managed to resist the urge … so far … I try to stick to a similar colour scheme: red, gold, green (with some white and silver thrown in). Much as I love the differently … Continue reading
Raised Garden Beds
Recently Nick came into a little bit of money, and he agreed that I could have some of it to spend on whatever I wanted. “Excellent!” I exclaimed. “That means I can get some raised beds and begin my Backyard Makeover.” “Really?” he said to me, incredulous. “That’s what you’re going to spend your money … Continue reading
How Long Do Seeds Last?
About four or five years ago, after re-reading the Little House on the Prairie series for the umpteenth time I decided I was intrigued by these food stuffs she referred to as “ground cherries”. It was at about this time that my urge for increased domesticity and self-sufficiency kicked in (that Christmas was the first time … Continue reading
{Giveaway Winner} Cooking from the Market: Fruit
Since there was only one entry, I didn’t even have to resort to a random number generator to work out who gets this book! Leticia you’re the lucky winner! Apple crumble sounds like a delicious idea! I’m wishing I had some spare apples right now, actually, but I guess I’ll have to wait til my … Continue reading
{Giveaway} Cooking from the Market: Fruit
Recently I went to the shops and found a cool little book called “Cooking from the Market: Fruit”. It basically contains a couple of recipes on ways to use fruit. As someone who frequently ends up with too many pieces of fruit left over (sometimes from garden production and sometimes from purchases for school lunch) … Continue reading
Growing Onions
Way back when I had back surgery I decided that I would be all smart and get a head start on my vegie patch. Because I knew I was going to be out of action for a while as far as weeding and planting was concerned, I decided to start some vegies in pots. One … Continue reading
{DIY} Christmas Decorations – Part One Giftboxes
I’m somewhat of a Christmas fanatic. I put up the Christmas tree as early as my husband will allow me and take it down as late as I can get away with (though usually before Easter). When we were in Europe on our honeymoon I dragged Nick into almost every Christmas shop I could find … Continue reading
