Happy New Year!! I hope you are getting to have some time off – or at very least a slower start to the year. Not me! I am busily working behind the scenes to relaunch this blog in February. This means you won’t see much new here in January. But by mid-February you can expect […]
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The three most useful cook books of my 2016
At this time of year, you tend to get reflective. I've been staring at my bookshelf in a vain attempt to get some school holiday cooking mojo back. I have plenty of … Read More
Can an activity tracker make me more sustainable?
I love running. I love the space it gives and the release of endorphins at the end. I love being able to push myself towards a time goal. I happily use running apps … Read More
What would you do with $100 to spend at Biome Eco Stores?
I recently bought a few things from my affiliate partner Biome Eco Stores. I love supporting them because they have such a great range of products that help make … Read More
How to Make Butter at Home
This idea originated with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, but is a great way to teach kids about a kitchen basic. You can use this super-simple technique to use up … Read More
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Don’t Waste your Vegetable Scraps!
One way to reduce food waste in your home (and save money at the same time) is to cook with parts of vegetables that might normally throw out. Here are three … Read More
Easy Slow Cooker Recipe: Dhal and Lamb Shanks
This easy slow cooker recipe is adapted from Sally Wise's recipe for Dhal in her book Slow Cooker: Easy and delicious recipes for all seasons. It is a hearty, one … Read More
5 fast and easy dinners for the kids
Whether it's because I get home late, or because I'm disorganised, or because I want to have a raging hot curry for dinner, sometimes I need to feed the kids in a … Read More
Four Leftovers Recipes that will Save Money
Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do with the leftover bits and bobs in the fridge. But if you throw them all out it's just a waste of time and cash. We all … Read More
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