How has your week been?
Its been quite awhile since I popped in with an update.... but I figured I might try and update a little more regularly again... if for no other reason than its a great memory keeper for myself.
Life feels as though its shifted into a whole new gear this last 12 months... through all the uncertainty and change in the world I have actually become very content. My love of homemaking... gardening and preserving keeps me so busy with lots to learn and do..... and its not a chore because I love it.
Life feels as though its shifted into a whole new gear this last 12 months... through all the uncertainty and change in the world I have actually become very content. My love of homemaking... gardening and preserving keeps me so busy with lots to learn and do..... and its not a chore because I love it.
In the kitchen - One of the biggest success stories in our life has been my consistent meal planning and shopping that I started this year. Its my version of a 'Sunday Reset' where each Sunday I sit and plan our weeks meals ahead.... we keep it pretty simple and I try to factor in what we have on hand. I then shop once for the week ... including a 'fruit and veg' order from our local supplier. Its been such a game changer as far as organisation... reduced waste and healthy eating. I use the MealBoard App to help plan... store the recipes and create my shopping list. Its not a fancy 'bells and whistles' App... but its super functional and reliable.
If you are interested ... last weeks plan included -
Spicy Tahini Chicken Stirfry
Honey Glazed Salmon
BBQ and lots of Veg
Homemade Beef Burgers
In the garden - So much is happening on the garden front .... my raised beds have been replanted with fresh seeds. I did get some started in seed trays.... but then my new propagation tent fell over in the wind and emptied the lot onto the ground.... so I skipped that and planted direct.
Snails and slugs are the bane of my existence.... so its a constant battle.
I have planted out so much this season.... tomatoes... cucumbers....zucchinis...radish...beans... beets... and so on... but even here a few weeks later the slugs/ snails are slaughtering them as they germinate so Im not sure what my success rate will be.
On the other garden front we have planted a couple of huge rows at B&Js home.... they have the space...with plenty of sunlight....and far less snails. Lets see how we go this year with that.
Spicy Tahini Chicken Stirfry
Honey Glazed Salmon
BBQ and lots of Veg
Homemade Beef Burgers
In the garden - So much is happening on the garden front .... my raised beds have been replanted with fresh seeds. I did get some started in seed trays.... but then my new propagation tent fell over in the wind and emptied the lot onto the ground.... so I skipped that and planted direct.
Snails and slugs are the bane of my existence.... so its a constant battle.
I have planted out so much this season.... tomatoes... cucumbers....zucchinis...radish...beans... beets... and so on... but even here a few weeks later the slugs/ snails are slaughtering them as they germinate so Im not sure what my success rate will be.
On the other garden front we have planted a couple of huge rows at B&Js home.... they have the space...with plenty of sunlight....and far less snails. Lets see how we go this year with that.
For the preserve cupboard - Onions were cheap so I made a big batch of onion jam.... and I picked a huge stack of greens for the freezer. I blanched these and then froze them in blocks.... great for throwing in curries ...stews...soups. I did also have a bit of a splurge on preserving jars... lids and rings...so I should be all set for the 'produce season'.
On my craft table - My poor neglected craft table.... other than the Rosina Planes Letitias Garden crochet blanket I am working on in the evenings (only the border to go)... I haven't found much time for craft. I do however have a Emily Denis plus quilt well and truly on the go.... and another sneaky project set to cut.
What I'm reading -
I just haven't made reading a priority of late.... other than gardening and preserving articles.
I do have the Dr Libby Weaver - Accidentally Overweight book on the go.... and I read it at the rate of about 8 pages a week at this stage.
What I've been listening to -
Podcasts -
Futuresteading
Commune
What I've been watching -
The Block
Nine Perfect Strangers
You Tube -
Acre Homestead
What I've been listening to -
Podcasts -
Futuresteading
Commune
What I've been watching -
The Block
Nine Perfect Strangers
You Tube -
Acre Homestead
That 1870's Homestead
Three Rivers Homestead
Have you stumbled across anything that you would love to share? I love recommendations and ideas
Three Rivers Homestead
Have you stumbled across anything that you would love to share? I love recommendations and ideas
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