Previously we shared a couple of natural methods to eliminate fruit flies, I’ve now updated this blog with more information to help you get rid of these pesky little bugs. Fruit flies are not fond of clean surfaces so keep benches and table tops as clean as possible, wipe up sugary spills quickly and lightly spray trouble areas with a …
Pink Pickled Radishes
These beautiful pink pickled radishes make wonderful homemade Christmas gifts. They’re very easy to make and don’t take long to pickle. The tangy and slightly spicy flavour is delicious with just the right amount of crunch. They are perfect on top of hors d’oeuvres, on a cheese board or in wraps and sandwiches. Ingredients 1 bunch red radishes (about 250g …
Stock Drenching With ACV
The awesome health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar aren’t for people alone. Animals benefit too from this natural health tonic which is a safe, organic and cost-effective stock drench. As such it has a reputation for aiding digestion, increasing wool yields and milk production, building resistance to parasites and infection and helping to prevent and cure mastitis, grass staggers and anaemia. …
Sore Throat Tea
It’s very easy to wind up with a sore throat at this time of year, we have one child in bed as I write this. If your needing relief from a sore throat try this tea, it really does help. The taste isn’t the greatest but it’s well worth getting through the cup to the end! Make this several times …
Tomato And Zucchini Relish
This year my garden has yielded an excellent crop of tomatoes and zucchini; so excellent that they’re still coming and I’m busy inventing new ways to use them. One of my favourite condiments is tomato relish, especially when it’s homemade! This is my version with the addition of zucchini which blends into the relish perfectly and bulks it out without …