REDISCOVER AND ME

I live 'the good life' in rural Ohaupo, in the Waikato. In between wrangling chickens, growing from seed and preserving, I love to bake, upcycle and try my hand at DIY. My humble blog has been sharing this way of living since 2013 and I'm delighted that some of my content is of interest to you ... you've found my website after all! Thanks for joining me on my journey and I hope I can help inspire a few of you along the way.

Julie

MOMENTS

green lime yellow lime

The Great Green Lime Debate

What colour are limes? “Green,” you’ll probably say. We’ve all grown up believing that limes are green. That’s what we ... Read More

LATEST RECIPES

Cauliflower Pizza Base

Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust

No more will I complain about a stodgy pan crust and feeling carbs-conscious. Introducing the easy Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Base ... Read More
Lite Citrus Cordial - low sugar

Lite Citrus Cordial

I love cordial. I don’t necessarily love just how much sugar can go into it so I am enjoying my ... Read More
Pear and Tomato Relish

Pear and Tomato Relish

A delicious all-purpose relish, Pear & Tomato Relish is a winner when looking to preserve the last of the season’s ... Read More
grapefruit meringue pie

Grapefruit Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie is a classic but what about the humble grapefruit? In the height of citrus season my grapefruit ... Read More

LATEST TIPS & TRICKS

botulism and home preserving

Botulism: The Invisible Risk in Home Preserving

I’ve been doing a fair bit of preserving lately. Jams, relishes, pickles, bottled fruit, and now I’m venturing into the ... Read More
Mason Genie compatibility with NZ jars

Mason Genie Compatibility with NZ Jars

I do love a kitchen gadget. Particularly one that promises to suck all the air out of a jar at ... Read More
Canning Water for Emergency Reserves

Canning Water for Emergency Reserves

I know. Canning water. It sounds like I may have finally run out of things to preserve but when you ... Read More
Garden Glut? Gateshare it!

Garden Glut? Gateshare it!

If you’re a prolific gardener, you’ll know the problem. You wait, you nurture, you weed, you water, you stare lovingly at ... Read More

LATEST GROWING IDEAS

Growing i-Stem Cauliflower

Growing i-Stem Cauliflower

There’s nothing wrong with the traditional cauliflower, but when I discovered a tray of i-Stem cauliflower seedlings on ‘the specials’ ... Read More
coffee grounds for the garden

No Waste Coffee Grounds

Coffee grounds in the garden: should you use them? If you’re a coffee drinker, or frequent cafes for a takeaway cup ... Read More
DIY bokashi compost

DIY Bokashi Compost (No Starter Kit Needed)

I recently received one of the most thoughtful gifts I’ve ever been given in a very long while. It wasn’t ... Read More
The Joy of Crop Swaps

The Joy of Crop Swaps

Do you think you are the only one out there with a humble veggie plot in your backyard? Think again ... Read More

LATEST DIY PROJECTS

DIY oversized platter boards

DIY Oversized Platter Boards

Turning leftover materials into something you’ll actually use is always a buzz. Over the years I’ve made plenty of chopping ... Read More
grass grazing trough for chickens

Grass Grazing Troughs for Chooks

A simple way to supplement fresh greens for chickens! One of the challenges of keeping chickens in a permanent run ... Read More
upcycling old wooden drawers

The Odd Drawer Chest – Upcycling Old Bedroom Furniture

Yes, you read that correctly! Here’s how to make chest of drawers from discarded furniture – the ultimate upcycle. Much ... Read More
grow your own potatoes

Growing Potatoes – DIY Layered Spud Stacker

Homegrown Potatoes – All Grown Up There’s nothing quite like the taste of freshly dug new potatoes. They’re simple enough ... Read More
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