You will always have a stash of these homemade lemonade ice blocks in your freezer. They are sweet, refreshing and the best summer treat! Since having my own kids I have become so nostalgic about my childhood. There is nothing I want more than Continue Reading
Summer
Homemade Lemonade
This homemade lemonade syrup is the perfect summer drink. Made from lemon juice, sugar and water it takes 15 minutes to make and keeps in the fridge for weeks! This post was originally published in September 2015 – it has been retested, Continue Reading
Easy Strawberry Ice Cream (no churn)
Easy homemade real strawberry ice cream made in the food processor. Only 3 ingredients and the most delicious, no churn, creamy summer dessert. This post was originally published in March 2015 – it has been re-tested, rephotographed, rewritten, Continue Reading
No Bake Summer Berry Tart
This no bake summer berry tart is so simple to make but will be the star of the show! Perfect for Christmas dessert or to take to a summer BBQ! When it comes to recipes in summer and in the lead up to Christmas, you know I am a huge fan of Continue Reading
Summer 2018/19 Garden Update
What worked in our garden this summer, what didn't and the plant varieties that we loved! We've had our last beach weekend for the summer so I'm now officially starting to try and get out of summer mode and embrace autumn. But it's HARD!! I am Continue Reading
Peach Iced Tea Recipe
The perfect refreshing summer drink - my cold brew peach iced tea recipe! 5 minutes prep and just leave it to brew for a few hours. Do you like iced tea? Until a few years ago it wasn't something I ever drank other than the occasional sugary Continue Reading
Easy Refrigerator Pickles
These easy refrigerator pickles only take 10 minutes to prepare and are crunchy, tangy and super delicious! Perfect on burgers, with hot dogs or just as a snack, they are a great way to use up gherkins and cucumbers from the garden! Calling all Continue Reading
How to freeze green beans
If your beans are going crazy in the garden this year let me show you the best (and easiest) way to preserve them for use all year long - here is a quick tutorial on how to freeze beans! Our beans have gone CRAZY this year! I grow them every Continue Reading
Easy Roast Veggie Salad
This quick & easy roast veggie salad is perfect for lunches or as a healthy side dish for dinner. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand and don't forget the delicious honey balsamic dressing! It's been a long month of sweet things over Continue Reading
How to Make S’mores
How to make s'mores at home. The quintessential American campfire dessert, made for New Zealand. Plus, how to make them on a campfire, the oven or the microwave! One of my must try food items when we were in the USA was s'mores. I'd seen pictures, Continue Reading
Greek Pasta Salad
This easy Greek Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish to take to any summer BBQ or potluck. With a delicious homemade dressing and only a handful of simple ingredients it's a real crowd pleaser! Summer is officially here! Well, for now. It's been Continue Reading
How To Transplant Seedlings
How to transplant seedlings - from preparing the garden, to how big the plants need to be and the ideal conditions to transplant in, here is all you need to know about transplanting and re-potting seedlings. You've made your garden plan, planted Continue Reading
