Heritage Tomato Seeds CategoriesUncategorized

Seeds for Sale Spring/Summer 2019

After settling in my new homestead just outside Christchurch (separate blog entries on this journey to come soon!), I finally…

CategoriesTips & Tricks

Why is Chocolate a Perfect Gift?

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CategoriesCompanion Planting Growing Herbs Monthly and Seasonal Growing My Garden Diary Using Herbs

5 Top Tips for growing organic herbs and produce in a regenerative way

I was invited by Jocelyn from Grow Eat Heal to an event last night, where I got to speak about…

Heirloom tomatoes CategoriesJanuary 2019 Monthly and Seasonal Growing

January 2019 : WEEK 3

It's all about tomatoes this time of year! I'm in my element gathering every day from my different tomato plants…

CategoriesCulinary

Tomato and Zucchini Soup

Do you have a glut of tomatoes and zucchini in the garden? Tired of making relishes, sauces and jams? Try…

CategoriesCulinary

Classic Heirloom Tomato Sauce

This is my go-to sauce. It is simple, allowing the gorgeous taste of the heirloom tomatoes to shine. It's got…

CategoriesJanuary 2019

JANUARY 2019 : WEEK 2

What did I say last week about it not being hot? Was I out of my mind?! Goodness me, this…

CategoriesCulinary Edible Flowers

Lavender Lemonade

If you have never had lavender as a food herb before, I encourage you to give it a try! I…

Butternut and Sage Ravioli CategoriesCulinary

Butternut and Feta filled Ravioli with Burnt Butter and Crispy Sage

A culinary match made in heaven - butternut and feta and sage. Add in the nutty taste of burnt butter,…

CategoriesJanuary 2019 Week in Retrospect

January 2019 : Week 1

A new year, and a new set of goals, or at least, let's be honest, a new (re)start on an…