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I write about all sorts of yummy things I create in the kitchen as well as my little projects, interior design, family, travel and the things I tinker with. I love to get comments on my blog. I'd love to hear from you. Sign up to get updates in your Inbox. I don't post every day so you won't be flooded with emails. Enjoy!

House Tours

The Witch House

Andy has done an outstanding job this year of decorating our house for Halloween. It's not really the 'done thing' here in New Zealand to celebrate Halloween, but since moving back from Canada we always have.

October 28, 2016

Recipes

Vegetable Korma (wheat and dairy free)

This has quickly become one of our very favourite meals. Even Jesse, a confirmed meat eater, gets excited when he sees it on the menu.

September 8, 2016

Recipes

Homemade Stock

I make this in my slow cooker but you can also make it in a saucepan on the stove. The thing about the slow cooker is you can just go away and forget about it until it's done.

August 16, 2016

Blog

Storing Homemade Stock

I don't know about you but I use stock all the time. Not only is purchased stock expensive but it comes in those nasty tetrapaks. Making stock yourself is extremely cheap and easy so why wouldn't you?

August 16, 2016

Blog

Crazy Life

My life lately has been crazy! Here in New Zealand we've had our winter school holidays for the last two weeks and our house has been like Grand Central Station.

July 30, 2016

Create

Am I the Only One?

I have a question for you - am I the only one who mends things these days?

July 3, 2016

Blog

An Organised Freezer

I wrote the other day about making Chicken Noodle and Vege Soup. It makes a huge amount and I freeze it in individual servings so that I can take out enough for just me, whenever I want.

June 15, 2016

Recipes

Chicken Noodle and Vege Soup (Gluten Free optional)

There's nothing quite like a hot, thick soup to warm you on cold winter days. This one has become a new favourite and you can make this Gluten Free.

June 9, 2016