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BOG Meal in 10 minutes with leftovers

With the current cost of living every dollar counts. This simple meal is about making nutritious, filling food while keeping the budget in check and reducing waste at the same time. A true “use what you’ve got” dinner — mostly home-grown, plus a few leftovers rescued from the fridge. It’s a bit of a cross between scrambled eggs and an omelette… rustic, messy, and yummy. Ingredients 🌱 OnionsGarlic (home grown)GingerChilli (last year’s crop, frozen)Zucchini (home grown)Potatoes ...

How Barrington on Green Sprouted: A Wonderful Accident

Sometimes, the best adventures begin with a happy accident and a healthy dose of naivety. That's certainly how Barrington on Green, and my own deep dive into the world of sustainability, composting, and gardening, truly began. It was the mid-90s, and I'd just returned from the quintessential overseas experience, settling into a beautiful old cottage in Lyttelton. Our garden, bless its heart, was steep, full of clay soil and volcanic rock … somewhat challenging, but an ultimately gorgeous learn...