Katherine's Kitchen

03/09/2026

Ummmmmm yeah na.... thanks for the offer but im good.

03/09/2026

This is a job i have been putting off for a few years now. Dam river stones were everywhere slowly been taking them out. I only have 2 parts in the garden to go so I'm definitely winning.

It's going to take me a little longer than expected.....managed to dig out 3 wee stumps today....2 came out really easy the other one was a little bit more stubborn....but im just as stubborn so got that stump out💪
Then it was onto the w**d mat....my goodness it was down a fairway plus there are broken bits of jolly concrete on top of it along with riverstones and dirt.....frustrating for sure....on the upside though once its done it's done and I'll never have to do it again.....looking forward to having it finished and planted out.

01/09/2026

Wahoo another garden job done.....only 20.000 to go 😂😂😂😂 ok that's a slight exaggeration.
Garden topped up with lots if goodness.
Strawberries planted and tucked in....ready to do their thing.
I know someone of you will think why the heck is she putting the peastraw over the wool....simple ingredients just like the look.
Also a follower commented that the w**d seeds settled in the wool and they had big issues....so I'm hoping the peastraw will slow this down. Then I can just pull the peastraw up and replace if needed.
Tomorrow if I'm having a good day...im going to plant the Loganberry and put the blueberry into a bigger pot.
I also need to sort my seeds and start sowing some seeds.
Time for a cuppa.....and rest.

01/09/2026

Leftover mashed potatoe..broccoli and leeks....add 2 eggs...chopped ham...cheese and a little flour....cook in the waffle machine until crunchy 😋 lunch is served.

31/08/2026

The order of the day yesterday.....cranberry and lemon concentrate. I had some if last seasons cranberries in the freezer still. I also had a bucket of lemons given to me.
I love cranberries. There is only one place in New Zealand that grows them...they are on the Westcoast.

Cranberries Westland | NZ's only genuine cranberry growers. https://share.google/jPs3RT5ShSv9yz5hY

You can buy online and they ship.

I kinda made the recipe up but followed a base recipe. I didn't add as much sugar as I personally like the tartness of the cranberries and lemons.
I whipped up a low sugar jam with the pulp...I added some maple syrup...orange juice and chia seeds to thicken it up.
Got 2 wee jars from something that some people would throw out.

I now have a little more room in the freezer but still have a way to go 😂😂😂 plus the garden work to do.....o well at least I won't get board.

How are all of you going at emptying the freezer to make way for the upcoming harvest?

31/08/2026

Soooooo Wild Haven Farm popped this.on their page a day or so ago. I thought it would be fun to do it too.....

My GoodLife.Eco jar photo is down the stunning Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand.

I always seem to have a jar or two rolling around in the car....then when I do a workshop there is boxes of them😂😂😂

What’s the most unusual or fun place you’ve taken one? Let us know below and post and tag your photos with

31/08/2026

This is on Trademe at the moment if anyone is looking.....

941 All American Pressure Canner (Unused.) Make an offer. This is the largest size. It does not need a gasket as it is metal to metal seal. Included is a user...

31/08/2026

Ooooooo its hailing in Christchurch..... the excitement 😂😂😂😂😂

30/08/2026

Another cake done vanilla flavored. .....Minecraft bomb cake.
3 layers with raspberry jam and butter cream in between.
The bomb is a big cake pop.
Just remember I'm self taught. Its not perfect but Asher loved it so thats all that matters to me.
There are 4 1/2 pound...12 eggs 🥚.....but it tastes really good.

29/08/2026

I have been thinking about sharing this for a couple of weeks....I wasn't going to however it kept coming back to me. Its been on my mind and heart so I'm just going for it...

💐💐In the garden of grace even a broken tree can bare fruit💐💐

I heard this somewhere over the last few weeks.... it spoke straight to my heart.
I'm my own worst/harshest critic...I beat myself up over past mistakes...way more than I should....I'm slowly learning to leave them at the cross ✝️
This year has been a tough one. Family moving cities and overseas.... putting a beloved fur baby down.... being diagnosed with emotional burnout and fibromyalgia....some other stuff has been happening too that im not ready to share about yet. I have had to pull back a little.... take a little more care of myself... finally slow down enough to have those conversations with God....and to listen and ponder.
Some days are good some are bad.... I know I'm am totally blessed God has me in the palm of his hand holding me close.

Do I get it right all the time? Heck no far from it.....remember you only see what i choose to put on social media. There is always more going on in peoples lives behind the scenes.

Im in the garden of grace....getting a good prune....definitely broken but I pray I'm still bare fruit.

The photo is of my blackberry bush....one of the vines got broken last year.... but it still bore fruit.... I love how God meets you where your at and talks to you in ways that you understand.

So for those of you that feel broken....you are in the garden of grace....you are loved...you are baring fruit. God's got you 💔❤️‍🩹

I pray this blesses and encourages just one person today....so just one more time....

In the garden of grace.... even a broken tree can bare fruit....

Blessings have a fantastic day.