Recipes

  • How to make fig leaf tea

    How to make fig leaf tea

    Fig leaf tea has many potential health benefits and has flavours similar to rooibos or chamomile. So it may not be everyone’s ….  I like it though! There’s something very earthy about it. It’s gotta be one of the earthiest teas I’ve tasted.  Here’s a couple of methods to make your own fig leaf tea,…


  • Home-made lemonade recipe

    Home-made lemonade recipe

    The lemon tree gets heavier and heavier each year and I struggle to find ways to use them, very fortunate! Here’s this year’s first use and its homemade lemonade.  If you’re looking for an easy but super yummy recipe for making your own lemonade, try this one out. This recipe makes around 2 litres or around…


  • How to make your own healthy fruit leather

    How to make your own healthy fruit leather

    Fruit leather is a great snack for at home or when on the road. It’s healthy and can be made entirely of fruit or vegetables. No need to add any sugar or flavours. These are great for saving a few dollars and stocking the kid’s lunchboxes. Here’s a method to make your own and keep…


  • How to make cold brew with coffee grounds

    How to make cold brew with coffee grounds

    You can make your own cold brew coffee by grinding your own coffee grounds, mixing wth water and letting it steep for a while. It’s not too hard, let’s get started.  Grind your beans and mix your cold brew You’re going to need your old coffee grounds or coffee beans, a grinder, water and something to…


  • How to make spicy ginger beer

    How to make spicy ginger beer

    How to make spicy ginger beer I’ve been making all sorts of combinations of this, mixing in other fruit, honey and spices. You can use any organic material that will ferment, basically any fruit.  I’ve experimented with peach, mango, ginger, strawberry, lychee, watermelon and all sorts. Sometimes you hit a good combination, sometimes simple is best.…