A visit from Nancy Kent of the Inspiration Garden

On July 1st Nancy Kent from The Inspiration Garden – Neighbourhood Permaculture Garden came to visit my home, laden down with two big baskets full of fresh produce from her garden or those in a co-operative with The Inspiration Garden.  The first big basket contained potatoes, a huge pumpkin, garlic, broccoli, apples, tomatoes, a pile…

Mind Body Spirit Festival & Mobility Scooters on a train

“The MindBodySpirit Festival is Australia’s largest, most popular health, wellbeing and natural therapies event. See more than 200 exhibitors, attend one of the many free inspirational seminars, book yourself in for a psychic reading, try some body pampering and take a break at the free performance stage. There’s something for everyone. From meditation, yoga, herbal…

Recipe: Zucchini Corn Pancakes

[ Image by Girlversusdough.com ] Zucchini Corn Pancakesby Girlversusdough Adapted from King Arthur Flour Yields: About 10 pancakes Ingredients:4 large eggs, beaten1/4 cup olive oil2 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground pepper1 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried oregano3 cups grated zucchini (about one large zucchini)1 cup fresh sweet corn off the cob or frozen corn1 cup shredded cheddar cheese…