Pickles Pickled Gerkins, Pickled Zucchini

Now, let me see, what would I be doing if I was not off the grid and loving it ? Probably be in meetings, whizzing round from appointment to appointment and not have a minute to call my own.
Instead, I have time to plant a healthy garden, grow my own food, pickle and preserve the harvest and make wine, jams and bread. I have definitely escaped to the country.

The Complete Book of Pickling: 250 Recipes from Pickles and Relishes to Chutneys and Salsas

The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest: 150 Recipes for Freezing, Canning, Drying and Pickling Fruits and Vegetables

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Decadent cinnamon Porridge DIY touch of luxury on a cold morning

Saute banana slices in butter and cinnamon Make porridge/oats as normal adding some more ground cinnamon and raisins Top oats with sauteed bananas and top with cream and enjoy

Rag Weaving on a Rigid Heddle - where has his night shirt gone ?

Living miles away from fabric shops and not wanting to spend dollars to make fabric then recycling is a neat way to make your own. do it yourself fabric is unique and a cool way to recycle a favourite item. Believe it or not this weaving is done with torn strips of hubby's night shirt, frayed and ready to toss out when inspiration hit - guess he's still searching for it ... looks mighty like denim and gave a very strong and interesting texture fabric for a bag.

Yeasty Potato Bread

Found this excellent potato bread recipe on the internet and made my version and this is the result - clearly was great as half has been demolished - its super easy and very yummy. Recipe here

Off The Grid And Loving It

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