Ages ago I tried growing Oyster Mushrooms and found it quite easy and satisfying. I do prefer button mushrooms or brown 'flats' though so this year I decided to grow them instead. The kit was from the same company so I was quite surprised to find the … [Read More...]
A Productive Backyard
Growing and Enjoying Globe Artichokes
Globe artichokes are basically a giant thistle that comes originally from the Mediterranean area. They are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables in the world and were eaten by the early Greeks and Romans - although why you would think to try eating … [Read More...]
Creative Passion
Counting Sheep – have fun with your card making
Creativity is always fun but it is even better if it makes you laugh out loud as well from time to time. Don't be afraid to let out your inner child, those bad puns, and just allow yourself to be silly. Have fun with your card making. I did this … [Read More...]
Trying a New Craft: Making Glass Mosaics
I have previously written about the New Zealand Scrapbooking & Craft Expo (SENZ) that is a favourite outing in my crafting year. Last year SENZ had to be cancelled due to COVID Lockdowns so when it was able to be held this year, my friend Steph … [Read More...]
Experience in the World
Hidden Heritage & Secret Museum Tours
Last year I went on Auckland Museum’s Incredible Rooftop Tour and was blown away by what we saw. Keen to see more, my friend Doreen and I went on the Secret Museum Tour which took us down into the depths of the museum where all the storage and … [Read More...]
Visit to the Sculptureum at Matakana
We visited the Sculptureum at Matakana back in early January but I am only just getting around to posting about it. Matakana is usually about an hour's drive north of Auckland but on the day we went a combination of holiday traffic, road works, and … [Read More...]
Preserving the Bounty
Easy Fruit Tart Recipe
I have previously shared Easy Vegetable Tarts for using up the summer glut of vegetables. This Easy Fruit Tart recipe is a tasty and stylish way to make a dessert with whatever seasonal fruit you have. I used peaches but you could easily make it with … [Read More...]
Louise Slice Recipe
Louise Slice (also known as Louise Cake) is a great recipe to make when you have extra egg whites to use up. The combination of raspberry jam and coconut meringue topping on a shortbread base is very moreish. I also had some sweet short pastry to use … [Read More...]