Finally, we got a chance to sample Gavin’s home made parmesan cheese on Tuscan meatballs with spaghetti. Yum!

We finally get a chance to meet up with some new online friends, have a great time, and finish off with pumpkin soup for dinner.

It sounds really fancy, but it’s actually just a practical way to use up duck egg yolks after making lots of meringues with the whites! Home made pesto is quick and delicious accompaniment that does the pasta justice.

A simple flying fox strung between a couple of trees gives the kids hours of fun and exercise.

I kept the belly of one side of our pork, and had a go at making a home-cured bacon. It turned out delicious!

A short while ago Donna left a comment asking about tips to get the family grocery bill down. Making your own laundry soap is a great way to save a lot of money!

The recipe we’ve been using is very simple:

1 cup Lux flakes or 1 bar grated Sunlight soap 1/2 cup borax 1/2 cup washing soda 10 litres [...]