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.
MOMENTS
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
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
I love cordial. I don’t necessarily love just how much sugar can go into it so I am enjoying my ... Read More
A delicious all-purpose relish, Pear & Tomato Relish is a winner when looking to preserve the last of the season’s ... Read More
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
Pressure Canning Beetroot – No Pickle Required!
Beetroot without the vinegar? Absolutely! Just beautiful ruby-red beetroot in salted water, ready to enjoy straight from the pantry… with ... Read More
Pressure Canning: Without Blowing Up the Kitchen!
When I first bought my pressure canner, I was a little terrified of the thought of blowing something up! Would ... Read More
Pressure Canning Tips for Beginners: Get Organised
Pressure canning. It sounds a little intimidating, doesn’t it? All those gauges, knobs, weights, strict instructions and, of course, the ... Read More
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
LATEST GROWING IDEAS
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 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 (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
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
Making the most of summer sunshine without using a single watt of electricity! Summer is nearly here, the garden is ... Read More
Harness the sun’s rays and put all that glorious free energy to good use with a homemade solar dehydrator! Dehydration ... Read More
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 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