(Photo credit: Olga Yastremska) A run of bad luck, followed by another accident has had me in bed recovering for the past three months. I was returning to normal from one injury and then had a silly accident that has sent me back to bed for another 2-4 weeks. Explaining my run of injuries to […]
Winter is almost done, thank goodness! I dislike the cold and the bleak, grey skies. The thing I do love about winter is the slow cooked richly flavoured meals. The simple set-and-forget cooking style that is slow cooking leads to outcomes that are always worth the wait. Add beef cheeks to your Winter menu before […]
A couple of weeks ago I went to a Japanese cooking class with my Aunt. One of the meals we were shown how to make was a Beef Curry. I was a little disappointed that the chef used a packet mix for the base of the curry, and even more disappointed when I read the […]
Autumn vegetable harvest recipe These vegetable fritters use the ingredients harvested from the Autumn vegetable garden. I make them egg and free for my son due to his intolerance of egg. They are also suited to a vegan diet. If it is tolerated, add egg to assist with binding the fritter. If egg intolerance is […]
At the close of Summer tomatoes are flowing and chilli is also productive. This year I’ve grown a variety of chilli called Joe’s Long Cayenne. It is a very mild heirloom variety that is great to grow if you want to introduce your children to the zing of chilli as it is barely evident. I […]
Gluten free, dairy free, egg free Easter buns Watching my 10 year old son laugh with joy and eat these hot cross buns, one from each hand today made me a happy mum. I didn’t get the “best” most glamorous photo of the buns to add to this post. I got something better, my son’s […]
When you first plant a vegetable garden, the time, effort and brain-power that goes into it may be more than you anticipated -the site selection, the garden beds, the soil, the plants….If you need some guidance with these steps be sure to grab a copy of the Vegetable Garden Workbook as it steps through each […]
There are many vegetables and herbs that can be grown all year round in Australian vegetable gardens, pending the region you live. They will grow are varying rates of speed in the different seasons but can remain a presence in your garden with a little planning. Gardenate lists 5 climate zones for Australia. With large […]
One of the questions I am often asked by my customers after their garden are established is how do I know when it is the right time to harvest? You decide what to grow, you look after the plants and they seem to be growing well and now, HOW do you tell when they are […]
Summer entertaining recipe As the weather heats up and holidays commence I am always on the look out for new entertaining recipes that suited to a wide range of diets. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, egg free and vegetarian. It can be made vegan by excluding the mozzarella cheese. This recipe is inspired […]
Have you felt that sense of dread, confusion or momentary panic when one of the people invited to an event you are catering for announces dietary requirements? Hopefully this doesn’t happen right before you begin serving! It is a good idea to contact any new guests to see if there are any dietary requirements you […]
A Case Study – Part 2 12 months after starting a vegetable garden This is Part 2 of a case study resulting from the establishment of a seasonal family vegetable garden. It was created with my very first coaching client, Kellie. I guided Kellie’s family over a 12 month period to begin to grow seasonal […]
A case study 12 months after starting a family vegetable garden This is the garden of Kellie’s family when I met her and the same area today, 12 months down the track. An impressive before and after, I am sure you will agree. In addition to the obvious changes to the look and feel of the […]
Plant, Grow, Harvest and Cook Zucchini Summer would not be the same in our home without a pile of zucchini on the kitchen bench waiting to be used and more ready to harvest in the garden. It is incredibly productive and versatile ingredient that really should feature in every family Summer vegetable garden, oh the […]
Over the last six years our vegetable garden has evolved with our lifestyle and family, and continues to do so. This evolution has allowed me to determine the questions to ask others to ensure that when I install a new vegetable garden for a family it is set up to met their specific lifestyle and […]
Inspiring families to grow at least one fresh food item at home to experience the benefits of fresh food.