Ministry of the Interior with Lynn Bartley

19/06/2026

Think you and your mates can cook better than the rest? 🔥

The ACOF Camp Oven Competition is where true masters of the camp oven are put to the test and emerging cooks hit their straps.

No fancy chef stuff here. Just coals, fire, teamwork and a whole lot of determination.

Keen to join the action in 2026? Head over to our website for more information including menus and application forms – https://bit.ly/acofcookingcompetitions

This year’s ACOF Camp Oven Cooking Competition is proudly supported by Ellerslie Farms.

18/06/2026

Today’s Adventure:
6kg Self Safe Butter. More room in my fridge now. Oh & a Sneaky Apple Crumble.
Happy Days

05/06/2026

02/06/2026

Just a little clinch in the page, if you see this please respond. with a thumbs Up. Thank you

21/05/2026

The little things we do every day can make such a difference over time 💛

Have you heard of the Anespa?

The Anespa is a home spa system designed to transform ordinary tap water into mineral ion water for your bath or shower experience. It uses a filtration & mineral cartridge system designed to reduce chlorine & other impurities while adding minerals to create a more spa-like feeling.

What I love is that it turns something we do every single day — showering & bathing — into a beautiful moment of self-care & relaxation. Instead of rushing through another task on the to-do list, it becomes a moment to slow down, reset & simply enjoy the experience. 🌼

For me, wellness isn’t only about what we put into our bodies… it is also about creating little rituals & moments that help us feel nurtured and cared for.

Because when we take care of ourselves, we can show up better for the people we love too 💛

Have you ever thought about the water you shower or bathe in every day?

Thank you Lisa Crump 🌸
Happy Days 💦

Information shared is for education purposes only & not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

18/05/2026

Who long does canned foods last. That is the Question!
~ Literal years.
This is undoubtedly most asked question!
Canned food doesn’t magically “expire” because a date passed (store bought canned goods or home canned goods)
Properly canned food is shelf stable until the seal fails, and that can mean literal years.
If it was processed correctly, stored properly, and the seal is still solid, it is safe to eat.
Now, quality can slowly decline. Texture, color, and flavor may change after a year or so, especially with lighter foods. That doesn’t mean it’s unsafe, it just means it might not taste peak-fresh.
Good seal, no bulging, no leaks, and no off smell when opened.
Canning was designed for long-term storage, it is exactly that.

17/05/2026

12/05/2026

Just picked the 2nd haul of Rosellas. The poor bushes had a rough trot this season with all that beautiful rain(which didn’t let up for 6 days) so out of 6 bushes we lost 3 to root & branch rot & 3 survived and have been loaded with fruit. This will the last of the Rosella jam for this season.
Any that are left will be dehydrated and use for teas.( high in Vitamin C).
Happy Days

11/05/2026

Food For Thought!
2026 What you can do to help your situation:-
~ Learn to Grow Anything, every little bit helps.
~ Learn to Eat Seasonally (it’s cheaper)
~ Focus On Perennials system(planting plants that grow for 2 years & regrow from root stock)
~ Invest in Knowledge- buy a book(Yates Garden Guide) or use what ever resource that benefits what you are achieving. As long as it’s form Australia & your for climate.
~ Invest In Skills that last a lifetime and can be pass it on.

Pictured - shallots 2nds regrown from the bunches I purchased last month.
- Celery 2nds regrown from bunches I purchased last month. Rooted in water until the roots are 2cm long, then planted.
- Celery seeds & seedlings starting strong.
Happy Days

10/05/2026

Winter Growing is great, grow enough to process for later & 1 extra plant and let it go to seed for next season.
Happy Days