Many people have been asking about my beetroot lip/cheek stain and the mascara I make. ...and many people, have been asking me, if they can buy zero waste and plastic free makeup. Image from weheartit.com They were not asking me if I sell it (I don't, at least not yet). The questions were from people who have no inclinatio…

My blender broke. It was purchased from Kmart way back when I moved in with the Builder. It is glass, sturdy and has whizzed up many a soup…and the odd green smoothie. I felt  smelt its demise over winter. Each time I put my soup into the jug, turned the dial up and hit the button, there would be a faint burnt smell. I ignored it, unt…

Image from peerfit.com Last week, I was putting together a presentation for my first public speaking event with LiveWell Yarra . I got to a part of my talk, where I was going to discuss what benefits going plastic free and zero waste, has brought to my life. Eating more fresh vegetables and fruit  Saving money Investing in my…

Occasionally I do this silly thing where I end up on the wrong train. The builder has received phone calls from me, a little voice on the other end telling him that I got onto the wrong train and will be home a little late. Looking up to realise I am on the line to Sunbury or Upfield is frustrating, but really I have no one else to bl…

Has anyone else seen the latest craze for regrowing vegetables?  I am right into it.  It is a great way to use up left over scraps of veggies that might go to compost. The biggest highlight is how easy it is, far easier than growing from a seed. It's plastic free, zero waste, and free!  Right now I have springs onions a…

The Books of Apicius is considered by many to be the first written cookbook, dated around 1st century AD. Image taken from The Books of Apicius I found the allegedly oldest cookbook, when I was wondering how or where the obsession for cookbooks ever came from. My search led me to this little gem. The cookbook section in book…