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Growing food, ‘homesteading’ hacks, canning & preservation whilst living in Perth burbs with a dream of acreage….and a donkey
If they control the food, they control you

13/10/2026

I came across Bitter Melon in the supermarket and thought it looked interesting. I grabbed one and looked up the properties when I got home.
- Blood sugar management
- Cholesterol support
- vitamin A & C
- Weight management
- Antioxidant & Immune support

I decided to take the easy way and dehydrate this one so I can use it in tea

I will break these up more - add to a reusable t-bag and pour over hot water

This is what happens when you plant Brussel Sprouts too late - teeny tiny 😭Maybe next year
13/10/2026

This is what happens when you plant Brussel Sprouts too late - teeny tiny 😭
Maybe next year

12/10/2026

First time dehydrating some of these but turned out well - may need to consider another dehydrator at this point….
More jars to the cantry

4 more beds done (leaves staying for mulch)Onion - Brown, Red, SpringRockmelonPumpkinCucumber Cauli (year round)Waiting ...
12/10/2026

4 more beds done (leaves staying for mulch)
Onion - Brown, Red, Spring
Rockmelon
Pumpkin
Cucumber
Cauli (year round)

Waiting patiently for broccoli seeds then another bed will be free

11/10/2026

You never know when you might need to reach for homemade dog food…..

2kgs of ground beef ended up filling 4.5lt in jars ready for canning today.

Top up after work - Pantry walnuts refilledCantry walnuts into jarsCantry milk powder (for yoghurt) filled and rest into...
07/10/2026

Top up after work -
Pantry walnuts refilled
Cantry walnuts into jars
Cantry milk powder (for yoghurt) filled and rest into Mylar bag with oxygen absorber
Pears peeled and ready to can with sugar water

21/09/2026

Use a lot of beans for protein and sick of them still being hard after soaking them?
Soak overnight then can them in filtered water - drain when using like a normal can

Our ‘brown’ onions still look like spring onions but the carrots may be the best size we’ve had over the years…..
20/09/2026

Our ‘brown’ onions still look like spring onions but the carrots may be the best size we’ve had over the years…..

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14/09/2026

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It’s been another yoghurt and stock weekend2kg Yoghurt and 24 jars of stock…..we are going through so much lately.Super ...
06/09/2026

It’s been another yoghurt and stock weekend
2kg Yoghurt and 24 jars of stock…..we are going through so much lately.

Super simple - keep those roast chook carcasses - throw them in the slow cooker and let them do their thing. I only left these for around 10 hours in the slow cooker (the longer the better)

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