Plum Sauce

I think we all know by now that Tanny is the fussiest when it comes to food, flavours, textures etc. This sauce I was terrified of sharing with him but he has found his new favourite thing and honestly would happily drink this out of the jar if he got half a chance. In fact…

Spring Rolls

Self sufficiency is not just about making and doing the basic necessities of life for ourselves. It’s about doing the things we want as well. The treats, the special occasions, the alternatives to spending alot of money we may not have. Finding ways to avoid food fatigue, while at the same time not running to…

Beef Ragu with Gnocchi

As part of the collaboration #NoodleNovember2023 I had footage I wanted to use from last year. When I went to look for it it had disappeared off my pc so in a blind panic due to not being paid for a couple of weeks and only having what we have in the house to use…

Chicken Chasseur and Rice

Chicken Chasseur and Rice??? What is this abomination !?! I hear you cry… Weeeell its one pot, Tanny will eat it and it has fed him for 3 days and one of our kids and one of the grandkids. I figure that is a win. Sure normally I would serve chicken Chasseur with vegetables but…

Beef, Booze and Buttons

When hubby let me know that he hadn’t been paid his overtime this month my heart sank. His overtime is the equivelant of half his flat salary and it is what we live on after paying the bills. However I always have a plan and insteead of staying in a space of “wtf do we…

Brekky Fried Rice with Garlic Scapes

This week Bam and I took care of Garlic Day. In our home this is the day we harvest, process and preserve all the garlic for the year and have to get it all done with 3 hours to spare to fumigate the house. My partner is severely allergic to the fumes given off by…