We went on our first real camping trip recently and I wanted to make sure Daniel enjoyed it as much as I did. I love camping. Getting dirty, sitting around, reading, exploring, walking. In short, turning off. Daniel is more of a camper van, stay in one place for one night then move on type … Continue reading Golden Syrup Dumplings (camping style)
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Passata Day
Tradition. A custom handed down to posterity especially orally or by practice. As an Australian, whose family came over from Britain and has been here for generations, we don't really have traditions (unless you count tying hankies into hats to wear at Christmas) so I'm wholeheartedly embracing the Italian traditions of Daniel's family. They have … Continue reading Passata Day
Reducing waste
Waste. To treat as valueless. To be expended without useful effect. Useless remains or by-products. Waste is an interesting concept. It's relatively new in human history. To treat something as having no value. Of course there has always been waste per say, but it was mostly biodegradable. Middens; deposits of shells, bones, botanical remains, ash … Continue reading Reducing waste
Pasta
Pasta. Delicious wheat and egg goodness. One of the easiest things to make zero waste too. Being married to a half Italian also helps. As did a pasta making class in Tuscany on our honeymoon (thought the amount of wine consumed may have hindered the learning somewhat). Tonight I made pasta and pesto from scratch. … Continue reading Pasta
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