Chicken Egg Gifts – Fresh from the bum!
Organic, homegrown, stylish and comical – better than a box of chocolates The great thing about having good laying chickens is that they really do earn their keep. They provide, eggs for eating,...
View ArticleTarragon Vinegar Recipe
French Tarragon grows like mad in my herb garden and it makes a lovely salad vinegar. Summer & Autumn is a great time to make this vinegar as I have plenty of tarragon, thyme, garlic and chilli...
View ArticleHerbs for the Hostess – A gift from the garden
Last Saturday we were invited to dinner at my Sister in-law Bella and her fiancé’s house for dinner. Bella recently moved back to Australia after 15 years of living in the Greek islands and she...
View Article8 ideas for gorgeous potted gifts
With Christmas only four weeks away (holy moly!) it is time I put on my thinking cap and work out a simple yet lovely gift for all those who play a part in our daily lives throughout the year. The...
View ArticleInfused oils, Vinegars & Homemade Gifts
A few years ago in our household we started a new tradition for Christmas… Homemade, recycled & second hand gifting. It sounds rather alternative but in actual fact its a lot of fun and it ensures...
View ArticleDIY Christmas Wreaths – Kitchen Garden Style
Today I am going to continue with our recent Christmas theme by looking at DIY Christmas wreaths kitchen garden style. We have been carrying on with many of our Christmas traditions for so long that...
View ArticleGran’s Tomato Relish Recipe
You can use patty pans to cover the lids on recycled jars. As kids, school holidays usually meant being woken up when it was still dark by Dad, quietly piling into the car and then making the day long...
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