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
I adore growing things from seed, particularly with my new hot house! There’s something about that small, hopeful act of ... Read More
LATEST RECIPES
It had to be done. Right in the middle of choko season, staring down a bench full of them (and ... Read More
If you’re a backyard gardener with just a handful of cucumber plants in your garden, you’ll appreciate the glut of ... Read More
Go-to recipes are a gift, and this easy Banana Muffin recipe is firmly in that category. Let’s be honest. Once ... Read More
Think of Cucumber Sushi as a fresh way to use up the summer glut! There’s something about cucumber season that ... Read More
LATEST TIPS & TRICKS
I managed to salvage around 50 brown pears before the local possums absolutely decimated the tree (as they have been ... Read More
My Love Affair with Agee Special Jars
Years ago, while renovating our charming but weathered 1920s bungalow (who am I kidding, it was falling apart), I stumbled ... Read More
How to Preserve Lemon or Lime Juice
Homemade shelf-stable lemon and lime juice? Yes-siree. If you’ve ever found yourself with a glut of lemons or limes, whether ... Read More
10 Ways to use Preserved Lemons
Preserved Lemons: the pantry staple you didn’t know you needed Bright, tangy, complex, and deeply aromatic, preserved lemons are a ... Read More
LATEST GROWING IDEAS
Oh you South Islanders are sly. You’ve been holding a foodie secret close to your chest and haven’t said a ... Read More
Sprouting Spouting: A Gutter Garden
Gutter Gardens are a small-space hero of edible gardening When space is limited but your green thumb is itching, a ... Read More
Lady Godiva Pumpkins – ‘Naked’ Seeds
Last season I was introduced to the Lady Godiva pumpkin. What’s all the fuss about? They are ‘naked’ seeds! One ... Read More
Making a Cloche Growing Tunnel
From elaborate designs to individual plant protectors made from plastic bottles, cloches (pronounced kl-oshes) provide handy protection from insects, pests ... Read More
LATEST DIY PROJECTS
Yes, you read that correctly! Here’s how to make chest of drawers from discarded furniture – the ultimate upcycle. Much ... Read More
Homegrown Potatoes – All Grown Up There’s nothing quite like the taste of freshly dug new potatoes. They’re simple enough ... Read More
Transforming a humble ladder into a thriving vertical garden is not just a charming DIY project, it’s a smart way ... Read More
Sprouting Spouting: A Gutter Garden
Gutter Gardens are a small-space hero of edible gardening When space is limited but your green thumb is itching, a ... Read More