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
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
Candied citrus peel tastes a little like Christmas, looks rather beautiful and best of all, turns something destined for the ... Read More
Mandarins. Mandarins. Mandarins. How wonderfully understated are mandarins?! Citrus on a whole just amazes me. The season is long, the ... Read More
LATEST TIPS & TRICKS
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
Simmer Pots (aka Stovetop Potpourri)
One of the biggest advantages of dehydrating fruit and herbs is that they don’t just become ingredients for cooking. Your ... Read More
Why make Tomato Powder? It transforms fresh or frozen tomatoes into a shelf-stable ingredient that takes up only a fraction ... Read More
Dehydrating Leafy Greens – Powdered Greens
With an over abundant harvest of kale, silverbeet, chard and spinach in my garden I’ve turned to dehydrating and powdering ... Read More
LATEST GROWING IDEAS
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
My Winter Strawberry Prep – Growing Strawberries
The days are shorter, and spring still feels a little way off, yet here I am, already thinking about juicy ... Read More
LATEST DIY PROJECTS
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
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
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