Food Security – A Cautionary Tale
On the unfortunate events of the past week… This past week, pig farmers across the Mid North Coast received some devastating news – our local abattoir, Eversons Food Processors at Frederickton, have decided to stop processing pigs. The icing on the cake – they gave us less than 24 hours’ notice of their final day….
Natural Second Trimester Survival Kit
Yep, I’m writing this post about my favourite things for a natural Second Trimester…. on my due date! Oops. Suffice to say, life has been pretty busy. But I still have loads of useful tips to help you through your second trimester, naturally. If you haven’t read my first Pregnancy Survival Kit post, or if…
Natural First Trimester Survival Kit
It’s all I can talk about, I know – this pregnancy and everything about it, including now the things that got me through a natural first trimester. What is a natural first trimester? Well, part of a natural pregnancy, of course! Which to me means a pregnancy that is as sustainable, organic, healthy, nurturing, and…
Spinach-Mint Triangles
Back to school! How is everyone coping? I had all the intentions of posting a plethora of lunchbox ideas and recipes for you all – where did January go?!? T started at his preschool toda, so I finally get to pack his lunch! I’m really relieved about this, which everyone seems to be shocked about. If you…
Excess veg? Pickle it!!!
Through the wonderful world of facebook, I have ‘met’ a lovely fellow mum and food-enthusiast named Aubrey, who blogs over at Homegrown & Healthy, a blog with a big focus on CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture, a scheme in which members receive a weekly fruit and veg box filled with locally-grown produce). I have spent quite some time devouring the…
Thermomix Menu Plan – January 23
What a week! I’ve had several sulphite issues since Friday. I’m sure many of you with allergies/intolerances/sensitivities will commiserate. It is just so difficult to eat out. On Friday, I met my best friend for a bite to eat during her lunch break and had an absolutely lovely time. T had a quick kip on…
The most delicious lamb you will ever eat…
And I would bet money on it, too. Four adults and 1 toddler sat down to eat 4 lamb shanks – and here I was, thinking that was plenty for all of us. No way, no way! We could have easily gone through 2 more shanks; whether that would be healthy is a different question….
