Stock can be made from many different ingredients, chicken, beef, fish, shellfish or vegetables but the easiest to make, and the most adaptable, is vegetable […]
Make Washing Powder
Cath makes enough washing powder for a year for under $10. It depends on how much washing you do of … [Read More...]
Make Wool Wash
It's simple to make your own wool wash and then you have the added advantage of knowing exactly … [Read More...]
My Famous Fishcakes
For over 40 years my fishcakes have been served up to thousands, from fussy children to their … [Read More...]
How to Clean the Sink
My sink holds dirty dishes and standing rinsing water. I clean the cat's bowls in there too. So, every day waste … [Read More...]
How to Clean the Fridge
If there's one thing that reveals your true self - it's your fridge. Mine is always higgledy-piggledy with heaven … [Read More...]
Cleaning Chopping Boards
Let's face it your chopping board gets really grotty. And smelly! No wonder your kitchen cutting board smells, you … [Read More...]
How to Boil Things
There was a time when cooking meant boiling. And I mean boiling. That was the style in my mother's kitchen and … [Read More...]
How to Blanch Sugar Snap Peas
Sugar snap peas are just slightly more mature snow peas. The pods are more rounded in shape and they have a crisp … [Read More...]
How to Cook Sweet Potatoes
Baked Sweet Potatoes 1. Scrub them clean and put them directly in the oven on the middle rack. The skin will … [Read More...]
How to Cook Celeriac
Wonderful comfort food! An onion-flavoured root that turns into a great mash or bake. You cook celeriac as you … [Read More...]
How to Cook Broadbeans
Broad Beans are winter vegetables here in South Eastern Australia and the perfect time to cook good and wholesome … [Read More...]