There's an expression "It never rains but it storms!" And that has been so true this past weekend. Quite a paradoxical reality in our drought stricken valley. We've had a brief respite from years

If it is called a labour of love does it still qualify as slave labour? I guess it depends who you are asking! My Dad @quailbreeder, just returned home after a 6 week vacation with us. He became an honourary

Would you believe me if I told you that the brine of a can of Chickpeas could be turned into the lightest and crispiest Meringues? I will admit that I really was skeptical so it was a wonderful surprise

Hello my Dearest Foodies, 🌈Welcome to Fruits and Veggies Monday, the contest where rain or shine we are still guaranteed a rainbow of beautiful fruits and veggies!🌈 Happy Monday! I hope you are ready

Hey everyone, do you realize the power of growing your own food? This may sound a little cliche, corny even, but until you have done just that, it's really hard to imagine and comprehend!! We live in such

I have had the most amazing visit with my daughter @buckaroo for the last month, not only does she live in an incredibly scenic area, she is a great photographer to boot.

Not only have I dreamed of Africa, I live in Africa. The beautiful ocean bordered Southern part of Africa. At the moment in our Western Cape home we are a number of years into a drought. Bizarre considering

Hey everyone, I have not done an Aquaponics post in ages over a year I guess and to be honest I really do miss it. For those of you that follow me, or have from years back will know that I am not only

Being the southern tip of Africa there are some incredibly beautiful places to visit that are still virtually untouched by modern human - shall we call it - development. There are also some special places

When I was a child growing up on the coast we sometimes rode the little train along the shore line. It was called the Banana Express. Recenlty, while awaiting my daughter's birth in our seaside rental

Imagine waiting for the birth of your baby while watching the whales in labour! Because we live 4 hours from my midwife, we had to be near her for the birth of my daughter. We rented a small house on the

Hey everyone, bee-keeping really is the most rewarding thing EVER, aside from gardening and growing your own food of course. Not only are you playing an integral part to saving and assisting the environment,

Do you remember the wonder of discovery during your childhood? It is almost as special being the parent watching the sheer delight and intrigue of my growing toddler as he discovers the world around him.

Hopefully nobody has passed out from shock....and I can expect an avalanche of snarky comments from my brother @craigcryptoking......my goats are constantly giving me the once over, and can confirm that,

Spring is in the air here in our South African countryside. And with it hope! The hope of new life. The hope of new beginnings. The air is filled with bird sound as well as the fragrances of spring blossoms

Who is ready for the start to a new week? If you have a case of the “Mondays” come on over and join in with the #fruitsandveggiesmonday crew to perk your day right up! This is the contest where rain or

Hello my Dearest Foodies, As I am writing this, I am waiting for my daughter to pick me up because today is my son in law's BD party and I made these for him. Well, I am sure he will not eat all of them;

What has the beauty of a day out in Creation got to do with sewing, you may wonder? It is simply the reason why I get very little sewing done!! When I have the option of dealing with mounting clothing

It’s that time again...Fruits and Veggies Monday is here! Welcome back to a great new week and another round of the challenge. I was thinking of you all as I shared the plant-based love in my second seasonal

Two years ago my precious little boy was born. He has brought so much colour and joy to my life and my husband's that we are often left speechless. We are blessed to be his parents and to watch him discover