Blogs

This modern tool adds a new string to the self-sufficient homesteader's bow.

This nourishing soup is packed with vegetables and pantry staples

A walk through her land during an autumn evening sees Rebecca Stewart reflect on the work and reward of many years.

With fresh produce prices higher than ever, is it time to return to good old sprouting?

Polly turns to gratitude when infected with a dose of the “comparisons”.

Rebecca Stewart: Finding silver linings in the summer that wasn’t

In a chaotic corner of the garden battered by a cyclonic south-easterly, Rebecca Stewart reflects on future possibilities.

“Stuff” moves in on Polly and Co, requiring a herculean effort (and a clipboard) to knock it into submission.

One dog is fun; two dogs are a nightmare, wails Polly.

When wet weather makes traditional hay making a drama, Rebecca Stewart finds making tree fodder hay a much more enjoyable process.

Make room in your calendar for nature’s sweetest treat.

Rebecca Stewart: Fragrance of life

One can not live off food alone. Beauty, too, is sustenance for the soul.

Lucy Corry looks back on the year's culinary highlights: best recipes, best at-home achievements, and Wellington's (arguably) best pastry.

The humble bumble is an adored (and necessary) friend in Rebecca's garden.

Polly shines her light on the cycle of life.

At least Lucy Corry gave the marathon-like task a good go.

Can’t face the kitchen? Lucy Corry knows the feeling.

Nature shows no mercy as it rips through Rebecca's homestead.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery, and even master foodie Lucy Corry takes inspiration from her favourites.

October is New Zealand Cheese Month. Lucy Corry gets some tips on how to make the most of it.

The road leading to Rebecca Stewart's homestead is rocky, unpredictable, and full of stories.

Lucy claims she’ll eat anything — except what’s on this list.

Lucy Corry has firm opinions on the softness of butter.

With spring on the homestead, Rebecca Stewart welcomes the cycle of life.

The capital’s annual culinary festival might be over, but there are still plenty of reasons to love Wellington’s food scene.

Seven-year-old Zendo gets lessons in courage, caution and comeuppance.

Lucy Corry writes a love letter to kūmara.

Winter in Rebecca Stewart's off-grid bungalow means everyone's drawn to the crackling fireplace.

Lucy Corry's furry friend gets a feast fit for a king.

Polly attends to a relative. The truth can withstand any amount of scrutiny...

Lucy Corry questions the age-old practice of table etiquette.

It takes a village – until Rebecca Stewart suggests otherwise.

Gloomy winter days can make anyone uninspired in the kitchen. Lucy Corry shares five tips to getting your creativity (and appetite) back.

Lucy Corry navigates a nasty bout of Covid-19 and the loss of her strongest senses – her taste and smell.