It’s amazing what a bit of focus can produce. These cookie-dough protein balls are a direct inspiration from ‘use it up January’ which, as the name implies, focuses on using stuff up in January, and they are completely delicious and satisfying. 'Use it up January' was the … [Read more...] about Cookie dough protein balls
Pulled Pork
3 tbsp salt 4 teaspoons sugar 2 tbsp paprika, smoked or unsmoked 1 tbsp fennell 1 tbsp cumin 1tbsp mustard 1 tsp garlic (2-3 cloves) 1 tsp black pepper 4-5 kg pork neck (20/25Euro) Take pork out of fridge (Do the rubbing in advance if there is time, and leave to … [Read more...] about Pulled Pork
Charcoal and Beer soap
A few weeks ago, spurred by the almost full-scale wipeout of plain old soap from supermarket shelves and its replacement with plastic bottles containing various permutations of water, SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) and perfume, I decided to make soap. My first foray was a plain 50% … [Read more...] about Charcoal and Beer soap
Carrot top pesto
Last week at the local market carrots were back in full season - fresh, organic carrots with their green springy mops still attached. I've always said no thanks if the seller offers to chop the tops off, as they are a favourite treat with the guinea pig. Until recently I didn't … [Read more...] about Carrot top pesto
A Happy Nappy
Today I laid to rest a washable nappy, or diaper, depending on where in the world you are. It is 13 years old. My youngest child was the only of my four children to live the washable nappy experience. This was, I would say, a direct result of the swift dose of reality I took on … [Read more...] about A Happy Nappy
