Hi, I’m Laura!
Thanks for stopping by! I live on a farm in rural New Zealand with my husband Josh, our 3 kids Sadie, Macey & Finlay, our black labrador Sage, pigs (on occasion) and too many chickens to count. We have a big veggie garden and we are trying our best to become just a little bit more self-sufficient, one thing at a time.
I grew up on a farm and even though I moved into town to go to university I always knew I would end up back in the country. After all, you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl!
I am happiest when I'm cooking a meal from scratch in the kitchen or up to my elbows in dirt in the garden. I love the idea of knowing where my food has come from and raising our kids so that they knows the same.
The Husband
This is Josh.
He is my favourite person in the whole world and I am lucky enough to call him my husband! We met when we were both living in the city, travelled overseas together and lived in London for a year before coming home and settling in a small farming community where Josh’s family lives. It is awesome!
He is the greatest person I know, builds epic chicken coops and even does the laundry. I totally hit the husband jackpot.
We got married in February 2016 - it was an amazing day and you can read all about it here!
Sadie, Macey & Finn
In May 2017 we welcomed our first daughter Sadie into our family, followed by Macey in August 2019 and then a baby boy Finlay in October 2021! They are the sweetest little kids and it is so much fun having them around. Having kids has reinforced how important it is to me to live a healthy life as I want to set a great example for them. The girls both already love being outdoors, helping in the garden and adore all animals which makes me so happy!
I hope you enjoy reading, and feel free to contact me, I’d love to hear from you:
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Elspeth says
Fellow NZer here and I love your recipe! So easy and delicious. Your timing tips were spot on. No more store bought full of preservatives ones for us!
Tash says
I've lost count how many times I have made your chewy chocolate chip cookies, amazingly good and so easy! Also have enjoyed making your bagels a couple of times, (will never buy again) and today I tried your Pesto pull apart bread, soft and delicious. Your recipes are consistently great. Wonderful family friendly recipes. Thank you
Amelia carter says
Made your truffles this weekend for my brothers party and everyone loved them. Made them plain without the chocolate inside but covered them in the coconut and cocoa and was an absolute hit. Thank you so much
Carol Dombeck says
Hi Laura. So just To be sure I understand....when sealing jars after the bath, turning upside down to seal the jar isn't necessary anymore? Jam/jelly re ipes say to turn the jars upside down to seal.
Thank you,
Carol
Laura says
Hi Carol, it's not necessary to turn jars upside down anymore - if they have been properly processed, they should seal just sitting right way up on the bench!
Brioni says
Hi Laura
Do you have a recipe for a good old Steak & Kidney Pie
Laura says
Hi Brioni - no I don't sorry!
Tim says
I ran across this post today and want to see more as anything Australian captures my interest with food recipes high on the list.