Loaded Corn Fritters
Corn fritters are quick and easy to make and you can eat them as is or jazz them up for a delicious dinner. This recipe is an adaptation of one that I have had for […]
Author: Rachel McKelvie
Cotton Dishcloth Lovin’ Part 6
As promised, here is my latest batch of knitted dishcloths. While I was poking round on the internet looking for dishcloth patterns, I found this website (it hasn’t been updated for a while) which led me […]
The Art of Slow
I am the first to admit that I can be a bit old fashioned. I am a late adopter of new technology and prefer to do things the old way. Hubby calls me a luddite. […]
Cotton Dishcloth Lovin’ part 5
It’s Official. I am addicted to knitting dishcloths. As soon as I cast off from one, I cast on for another. I have been experimenting with a range of patterns including a couple I have […]
Temperature Blanket – Update #1
5 days in and the blankets are progressing nicely. I was thinking that mine was going to be all Saffron and Pale Rose for the first 2 weeks but we had a 22 degree day […]
Bacon, Chorizo and Vege stew
This recipe is a great way to use up any stray veges in the bottom of the fridge and also a great way to disguise veges from those members of the family that might not […]
Temperature Blanket – The Beginning
Okay we couldn’t wait until the 1st May so the Northern Hemisphere vs Southern Hemisphere Temperature Blanket Challenge has begun. It was 21 degrees yesterday in Wellington so I started my blanket with Saffron. Looking […]
Weekend Getaway
Last weekend I did an overnight trip to Christchurch to visit a very good friend. I hadn’t been to Christchurch for about 18 months and the vibe I got from the city is one of […]
Quilt for a Nephew
When my 2 nieces were very small, I made them a quilt each. Their brother wan’t born yet. Each summer their mum gets the quilts out of storage to put on their beds. Last year, […]
Slow Cooker Beans
I am always on the look out for ways to reduce the amount of waste that we produce as a household and save money. About 6 months ago, while browsing Pinterest, I found a pin […]