Katie TraillOct 27, 20205 minWe Rarely Put Our Bin Out, & You Need Not Either With These TipsI know that for many households, putting out full bins each week/fortnight is completely normal. I remember as a kid having to jump in th...
Katie TraillOct 6, 20204 minGo With the Flow: Powerful Seasonal Signals from NatureWe’ve all heard it many times before – we’ve developed a lifestyle in the Western world that is go-go-go, denying the benefits of rest, a...
Katie TraillSep 24, 20205 minOld is New Again: Six Underrated #grannyskills that are Super Simple to LearnThe rise of the homesteader is real, exciting, and mighty practical in 2020, just as it was when our grandparents were kids. Skills for t...
Katie TraillAug 23, 20204 minHow To Grow Big, Healthy Carrots (and Other Homegrown Hints)The homegrown carrot is a fickle vegetable. At first, beginner gardeners are obsessed with the idea of pulling their own fat, orange root...
Katie TraillAug 16, 20203 minHomemade Apple Cider VinegarApple Cider Vinegar was a total buzz food a few years ago as we learned the benefits of prebiotics (and probiotics). As far as I know, it...
Katie TraillAug 16, 20202 minScrap Fire CiderUntil I learned that you could make Fire Cider from scraps, I spent a fair amount of money on batches. Turmeric, garlic, ginger and horse...
Katie TraillJul 30, 20203 minFive Ways To Revv Up Your Sourdough GameSo you've caught the baking bug too, huh? It's so addictive! Coming from a good knowledge of fermentation, I've dived deep into sourdough...
Katie TraillJul 19, 20205 minMy Top Five Favourite Fermented Foods (And Why You'll Love Them Too)Fermented foods can be intimidating and unusual at first glance (or smell), but don't forget that here in Australia we consume ferments o...
Katie TraillJul 8, 20202 minMiso & Maple French Toast: PerfectionThere are many recipes I cook repeatedly, and most are completely delicious, but there are some that reeeally stand out. This French toas...
Katie TraillJun 24, 20202 minSprouting Grains, Legumes and PulsesRaw, dried grain, beans and lentils are also seeds. They are designed to sprout into plants when activated by water and room temperatures...
Katie TraillJun 4, 20203 minFive Ways To Store Produce Without (New) PlasticOne of the dilemmas when deciding to go plastic-free with fresh produce is optimising storage in the fridge. On the one hand, plastic-wra...
Katie TraillMay 20, 20202 minEasy Fermented Cashew Cheese RecipeA finished herb cheese, with a nice coating of yeast on top Cashew cheese is a vegan’s dream. I never really took to ‘fake’ cheeses until...
Katie TraillMay 9, 20204 minHomemade Sauerkraut: Never Buy This Gut-Loving Ferment Again!Making your own fermented foods has so many benefits, I could go on forever about them (but I won't, don't worry!). Among them is a huge ...
Katie TraillMay 4, 20209 minDIY Worm FarmingVermiculture, or worm farming, is a great method for small- and medium-scale growers to improve soil quality. It's also a fantastic conve...
Katie TraillApr 19, 20203 minPlant-based Mylk: Easy Homemade Almond + Cashew RecipesThere are a multitude of reasons to make your own plant-based mylk at home. I'm sure by now you've realised it can save on a heap of unne...
Katie TraillMar 25, 20202 minHoney Fermented Garlic: As Simple as Health GetsNew to fermentation? Nervous about getting it wrong? Never fear - the easiest, most foolproof recipe is here! And I genuinely mean it - y...
Katie TraillMar 25, 20206 minPractical Advice on Waste Reduction – 10 Simple Tricks10 simple tips on getting started on your journey towards zero waste.
Katie TraillMar 13, 20205 minHomemade Plant-Based YoghurtCoconut yoghurt, strawberries + hemp seeds Yoghurt sans dairy + plastic? Ah, yes please! This project has been a few months in the making...
Katie TraillFeb 12, 20206 minComposting 101Composting 101: How and Why to Compost at Home What is compost? What's so good about it? What is it used for? Why is it so important to d...
Katie TraillJan 8, 20202 minMy Favourite Homemade Toothpaste RecipeThis toothpaste is hands-down my favourite plastic-free hack. Ever. Its so damn easy you can almost do it with your eyes closed - it take...