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…
Mussel and Garlic Butter Prawn Marinara
This afternoon we wanted to celebrate the wonderful weather by doing a summery seafood dish for dinner! A blatant effort to beg the sun to stick around. I also showed Mr T an episode of junior masterchef at Grampies and Nanna’s house today, and the kids were making pasta. It got me well and truly inspired…
What a week!
It’s been far too long since I posted (only a week, does this mean I’m addicted already??). This week was my sister’s last week in Australia – she leaves tomorrow to go back to Berlin, which I am still in denial about. Anyway, we have spent many a night not in our own beds this…
Vanilla Extract and Shepherd’s Pie.
We’re home from our little holiday! As much as I absolutely love going to Yamba, it sure is nice to be home in my own kitchen again. The thing about going away on holidays is that it’s so much more difficult to eat well. I missed all my lovely organic grains, flours, etc, that’s for…
Cutlets, bruschetta, and milkshakes!
Oh, I just can’t stay away! We went out fishing in the motorboat this morning. This is why I love Yamba so much, the relaxed fishing/swimming lifestyle. I’m so proud of myself – out of the five fish caught today, I caught four of them! Only one came home with us though (one of mine)….
