Ahh, the only redeeming thing about winter is the soups. Cabbage with a smoky sausage like rookworst makes for a fantastic soup. With some potato and beans, you Read More
Food and drink
Cabbage and smoked sausage soup
| 4 July 2014
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Essentials
Campervan essentials
| 3 July 2014
So, what did I learn from our 15 days in a campervan? Quite a bit it seems… Don’t listen to the husband when he says you don’t need Read More
Food and drink
Chicken tagine
| 15 June 2014
Who doesn’t love something hot, saucy, steamy and exotic, especially on a cold night? When it comes to food, chicken tagine will do nicely. This is one of Read More
Travel
We’re all going on a campervan holiday
| 22 May 2014
The idea of spending 15 days in a campervan with two under 5 years olds was a little worrying at first. For two working parents it was going Read More
Humour
Silly cut thumb
| 6 April 2014
I managed to cut my thumb on what my husband mockingly describes as a butter knife. In my defence, it was a picnic dinner knife that has a Read More
Wellington
Camping at Kaitoke
| 29 March 2014
We hadn’t been camping since before the kids were born (more than 4 years ago), and in the last month we’ve gone twice. Finally, the kids are old Read More
Food and drink
Pumpkin risotto with crispy sage
| 23 March 2014
When you have pumpkin and you’ve had enough of making soup, try some pumpkin risotto. We usually have a whole lot of sage at this time of year Read More
Food and drink
Pumpkin and tomato soup
| 18 March 2014
A pumpkin soup that’s cheap, delicious and filling. With a hint of tomato and curry powder, served with feta and pumpkin seeds for bursts of flavour, and crusty Read More
Crafts and Design
Textured crochet kids hat
| 12 March 2014
This is my latest hat. The basic pattern is from the Allicrafts Deeply Textured Hat. I added a couple single crochet rows at the bottom and a cute Read More
Cakes
Chocolate banana cake
| 5 March 2014
My sister-in-law gave me this recipe, and it’s so fail proof and delicious that I’ve made it many times since. Even people who don’t like banana cake will Read More