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FIND THE GOOD CHOICE.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
Contents 08 Tiny Homes Meet the people changing with the times 14 With Heart & Hand Admiring those who make Tracie Hartley { journey styling } 24 Style Who made this? 38 Garden The Goods from your Garden 46 Sweet Goodness Delicious treats for the health conscious
58 Alive Melanie Robinson gives us some healthy tips 62 Waste Not 7 good uses for... 66 World Photographs from around the globe { Thankyou to Hugh Ca Photography } 78 Project Make something yourself 84 Book Reviews 90 Gram tag us #getforgood
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Contributors EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Katie Gannon hello@getforgood.com WITH HEART & HAND Tracie Hartley @journeystyling www.journeystyling.com SWEET GOODNESS Emily Von Euw www.thisrawsomeveganlife.com ALIVE Melanie Robinson Natropath BHSc www.earthbirthbeyond.com TINY HOMES Kent Griswold www.tinyhouseblog.com GARDEN Info courtesy of Isabell Shipard www.herbsarespecial.com.au WORLD Hugh Carrick-Allan www.hughca.com
Home TINY HOMES
With a growing world population resulting in less square meterage per capita, the question needs to be asked, “is it time to give up our McMansions”? We talk to Kent Griswold from ‘Tiny House Blog’ to see which home builders are taking up the challenge.
When it comes to housing affordability, most of us would agree that trends in prices have driven many to large, unmanageable mortgages, and in worst case scenario repossesions. A new generation of house hunters are unashamedly questioning the traditonal ‘American Dream’ of the standard 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 100 metre sqare floor plan which has almost been set as “standard’ to raise the average family. What is more interesting, is the rise of home builders, going against the grain to develop innovative architecture which not only mean less room to gather junk,
but also less building materials, a lighter environmental footprint, and ultimately a significantly less responisiibily to debt. Tiny houses have begun popping up all over the first world, and it’s not for the lack of opportunity of the populas, but rather the empowerment of the people who have come out the other side of an industrial revolution filled with pushy advertising and disposable products to realise that life is more important than having a big mortgage and lots of stuff. We questioned Kent Griswold how this revolution came about.
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From the info you have collated, how much does the average tiny house cost to build? Usually between $20,000 and $30,000 if you do all the work yourself. Double that if you pay someone else to do the construction.
There are also those who have found that it is just to tiny to live this way and go back to a more standard house as we know it. What are some advantages of living in a tiny house? Financially? Physically? Emotionally?
Do people find it difficult downscaling to live full time in one of these houses? Or are they use mostly for holiday homes?
Living in a tiny house a person can pay it off much more quickly than a standard mortgage. Many people pay for them up front or as they build them.
There is a fairly large group of people who do this full time and then another group who use them more as vacation homes, offices, or spare bedrooms.
Most who choose to downsize try to minimalize their lives so they have less stress, often can work less time and still enjoy the same quality of life.
Yes, you must make a real commitment to downsize as there is only so much room in a tiny house. If it gets cluttered you know it right away as there is less space to clutter. A lot of people live by the code, if you purchase something you have to get rid of something.
Physically, you have less area to keep clean so you have time to do other things in life you enjoy. Emotionally, you do not have the stress of a big house, mortgage, and all the other things that go with trying to keep up with your neighbors.
We have read that there is a massive movement for women building their own tiny houses. Is this true? What is the ratio of men to women? Can women lacking physical strength still build a tiny house? (I ask this because I myself am a 5 foot tall petite woman and can’t imagine I could lift the materials required) I’m not sure I would say massive but definitely a lot of interest by women and many of them are building their own homes too. My readership at the Tiny House Blog tinyhouseblog.com Over 55% are women. Popular age range for these women are 25-35 and 50-60. With help from friends and families many women are building their own homes and you could too. We hear there is a new TV show in the works for people looking to turn their brief cases into backpacks, and styling tools into tool belts, people switching to the simple life, can you tell us any more about this? Sounds exciting! This is new to me, I would enjoy hearing more about it. What are the craziest objects you have seen up-cycled for tiny houses? Dumpsters and shipping containers are pretty out there... Just about anything can be made into a home. Someone in New York recently converted a dumpster into an upscale tiny house. Shipping containers are popular as they are low cost to start with and can be easily modified. I have seen old tug boats turned into houses. Cabooses from trains made into a nice home. Old time trailers gutted and modernized into wonderful dwellings. How do tiny houses on wheels get road worthy approved? Is it a costly and difficult process? Most states do not require a special test for road worthiness at this time. The majority of these homes are constructed like your typical home and very well made. I have not heard of any accidents or trouble moving them down the highway. Most people only move them short distances as they heavy and not built to be
economically moved like a travel trailer. The other option is to be RV approved and that does require that the home be built to certain specifications. Tumbleweed Tiny Houses have recently been approved for this. That can be somewhat costly and usually only used for a manufactured home. Why do you believe tiny houses are a way of the future. Do you think the concept will likely catch on in a mainstream sense? I think downsizing and living within your means is the wave of the future. It may not mean moving into a tiny tiny house but maybe to a smaller one, living more minimalistic life style and not so much consumerism. I believe the downturn of the economy has forced people to think this way. Yes, I think the concept over time will become more mainstream. Right now it is still new to so many people but it is growing at a rapid speed. Do you see governments and town planners make the move to support these structures in the near future? Certain areas of the country are already making some moves in this direction. The Northwest seems willing to work with these new ideas. Also some of our large cities are looking at these options. Yes, as more of our town planners are educated in this option I think we will see more acceptance and changes to our zoning laws and this will be seen as a new option to home building. Anything else you would like to add? Downsizing does not mean living in poverty or having to give up all of your fun things in life. It is a different way of looking at life. To be debt free, to be able to work at a job you enjoy. Living within your means and owning a home that fulfills your needs is what this type of life is like. Read more from Kent via his tiny house blog at: www.tinyhouseblog.com
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With Heart & Hand We relish in all that is hand-made, and admire those makers with the spirit to create. Photography and Styling by Journey Styling www.journeystyling.com
Repurposed burlap cushion by My Sweet Retro Life www.mysweetretrolife.com.au
Handmade “Scrap” Leather Clutch by Freshly Given www.freshlygiven.com
Necklace by Ivana Knez www.bastetnoir.com Ceramic Plate by Marley & Lockyer www.marleyandlockyer.com
Vintage retro caravan embroidery 6 inch wall hoop art by Pussy Bowtique https://www.facebook.com/Puss.Bowtique
White lace porcelain heart, wedding ring dish, ceramic by Springwood Porcelain https://www.facebook.com/ SpringwoodPorcelain
Eco-Style
Every piece of attire has a story
Get to know the production methods behind the companies you support
All our bags are made from natural, sustainable raw materials; wool, leather, cotton, linen. All of these materials are sourced from makers within the British Isles. Furthermore, the bags themselves are handmade here. We expand on the provenance of our materials and their makers in the Provenance area of our website. www.cherchbi.co.uk
LeJu has always sought to combine the best in contemporary jewellery design with sustainable components taken from nature, as well as ideas and manufacturing techniques garnered from South America fusing them with European fashion to create designs that are unique and full of colour. Tribal style necklace made in Colombia by local artisans from ethically sourced bone. www.lejudesigns.com
WOOED products are crafted by hand from reclaimed wood or that that has been sustainably harvested. Most of our wood sunglasses are created from a variety of reclaimed woods including Rosewood, Cocobolo, Padauk, Black Walnut and Zebra wood. Each piece of wood has unique texture, consistency, pattern and fragrance. It’s not until we start working with each piece of wood that its inner beauty is unveiled. With love and care, the wood is brought back to life. The pattern of the grain and colors begin to show themselves. Each one of a kind piece is as unique as its owner. www.wooedbywood.com
Tightology is an Australian company devoted entirely to the production of original, contemporary and quality legwear. Established in 2009 Tightology has become synonymous with ‘must have’ tights and socks. Fusing intriguing detail and colours with fairtrade practices and sustainably sourced materials, makes Tightology a great fit for the fashion and environmentally conscious. We see ourselves as creators not followers. Our approach to design is a product of our beliefs so our collections have gone from strength to strength. Driven by quality and injected with playfulness and attitude, we create legwear for work and play, for night and day. www.tightology.com.au
“Beaumont Organic is the Home of Organic and Ethical Luxury. Beaumont Organic offers affordable luxury that aims to inspire women’s fashionable palette, whilst also fulfilling a desire to give a little back to the world in which we live. Beaumont Organic is a lifestyle choice, relating to our followers and creating a brand that they are proud to wear.” www.beaumontorganic.com ORGANIC COTTON COLLAR TOP AVAILABLE FROM www.fashion-conscience.com
Arabel Lebrusan is committed to sourcing the finest materials mined and created only through sustainable practices. We look at all options available to us to find the most socially, environmentally and culturally responsible sources and are committed to explaining our choices to you. We use different metals for different collections, Fairtrade and Fairmined gold, recycled gold, and 100% recycled silver sourced specifically from a carefully selected single refinery. Please see each collection for specified materials. www.arabellebrusan.com
Bashful Garter is an ladies clothing boutique founded to bring you products carefully selected for their quality design and thoughtful manufacture. We are very proud to support Australian and New Zealand designers that make locally and in an ethical manner. We admire quality finishes for their beauty as well as their longevity, pieces that will be loved and used often for years to come. www.bashfulgarter.com
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Garden The Goods from your
Sweet Basil Ocimum basilium F. Lamiaceae Constituents: volatile oil containing estragole, eugenal, cineole, linalol and camphor; saponins, tannins Vitamins: A, B, C Minerals: calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, iron Actions: antioxidant, digestive, antibacterial, apperizer, antispasmodic, carminative, stomachic, antiviral, stimulant, diuretic, nervine, alterative, tonic, antiseptic, adaptogen, analgesic
FOLKLORE In ancient Greece, if you wanted to grow intense, frangrent basil, then a ritual of shouting and swearing loudly was an essential part of the seed sowing. In India, an old custom implied that if a woman placed a basil plant on her balcony, it indicated that she was ready for her lover! In Europe, basil has always been exchanged as a sign of faithfulness, friendship and love. It has even been used as a type of “falling in love� potion that men have been known to give to women. In Haiti, shop keepers spritz Basil water around their premises to ward off evil spirits.
MEDICINAL USES AROUND THE WORLD Is used an an ailment for headaches, indigestion, bad breath, inflammation, and joint pain, eczema, ringworm, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, diarrhea; to dispell intestinam worms, normalise the menstrual cycle, strenghten the brain, relieve fevers, cleanse the kidnesy bladder spleen liver and blood.
Nasturtium Indian Cress Tropaeolum majus F. Tropaeolaceae Constituents: essential oil, bitter principles, isothiocyanate, tromalyt Vitamins: C Minerals: calcium, sulphur, potassium, magnesium, iron Actions: tonic, antibacterial, antibitoic, demulcent, expectorant, antiscorbutic, digestive, antiseptic, disinfectant, antifungal, blood purifier, aphrodisiac
FOLKLORE During early Olympics, Athletes used Nasturtium flowers to soften the muslces, in order to prevent stiffness and cramps. The Incas ate Nastertiums to give them courage. Nasturtiums have been fed to farm animals to prevent disease such as fowl pox.
MEDICINAL USES AROUND THE WORLD Scientific research has found that the plant has a natural antibiotic action. It is fast working in the body. Juice from fresh cut leaves and stems can be rubbed on itchy skin for relief. A poultice of crushed seeds is useful for bringing boils and pimples to a head.
Dill Dilly Anethum grveolens F. Apiaceae Constituents: volatile oil, bitter principles, angelic and valeric herbs Vitamins: A, B, C, E Minerals: calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, iron Actions: stimulant, aromatic, carminative, diuretic, antispasmodic, digestiv, diaphoretic
FOLKLORE Dill has been a revered herb since ancient times. The common name for Dill comes from the Saxon word, meaining to lull, as the plant was believed to have extremely calming benefits, and was cherished as a lullaby remedy. Dill was believed in ancient times to be a charm against witchcraft and thunderstorms, and was often worn around the neck near the heart.
MEDICINAL USES AROUND THE WORLD Dill is believed to soothe the nervious system and strenghten the brain. Dill is the main ingredient in the Pharmacutical called Gripe Water. It is used to calm babies and dispal colic. Other uses have included fever, ulcers, constipation, headaches, diabetes, fatigue, insomnia, glandular swelling and pain, depression, bronchitis, catarrh, for eye ailments, strenghten the kidneys, promote perspiration, restore hair and strengthen finger nails.
Sweet GOODNESS
Sweet treats don’t have to be missed. Emily von Euw shows us how to indulge our candied pleasures without the guilt. Images and Recipes courtesy of
www.t hisrawsomeveganlife.c om
Fruit & coconut ice cream cake with brownie crust Ice cream: 400 ml fresh raw coconut milk (or 1 can of storebought) 1/4 cup raw cane sugar (or preferred sweetener, to taste) 1 banana Brownie crust: 1/3 cup walnuts 1/3 cup raw oats (or buckwheat groats for a gluten-free version) 2/3 cup dates 2 tablespoons cacao powder Fruit: Whatever fresh or frozen you have or like, about 2 cups Prepare the cake vessel: find a bowl that can hold about 6 cups, or use a small dome cake pan and line it with plastic wrap, tin foil or whatever. I used a dome shaped colander and plastic wrap, it worked fine. Alternatively you can just make this using a normal cake pan. Line the sides of the pan or bowl with your chosen fruit. To make the ice cream: blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour into your pan or bowl and put in the freezer until solid, about 3 or 4 hours. To make the brownie crust: put the walnuts, oats and cacao in your food processor and pulse until they become a flour. Add the dates and process until it starts to stick together. Press onto the “top� of your ice cream cake (it will become the bottom when you flip it later). Put in the fridge for about an hour to let everything set. Then carefully flip your cake onto a plate and take off your lining - voila! Decorate as you wish, slice, and let thaw before eating.
Lemon & fig cheesecake Makes 8-12 servings Crust ingredients: 1 cup pecans 1 cup raisins Cheesecake ingredients: 2 cups cashews 1/3 cup melted coconut oil 1 cup dried figs Juice of 1 lemon ½ cup water (as needed) Ÿ cup maple syrup, agave nectar, date paste or other sweetener (if desired) Topping: Fresh sliced figs To make the crust: Process the pecans into a rough flour in your food processor. Add the raisins and process until everything begins to stick together. Press into the bottom a small spring form pan. To make the cheesecake: Blend all the ingredients until smooth, adding the coconut oil last and making sure it all combines completely. The mixture should be very thick and creamy. Scoop onto your crust and spread evenly. Put in the fridge, covered for 1-2 days so the flavours can develop. Garnish with the fresh figs and enjoy with ones you love!
Raw chocolate molten lava cakes with goji berries ( makes about four cakes ) Cake: 1/3 cup each of raw oats, walnuts, dates, and raisins 1/4 cup cacao powder Molten lava middle: 1/3 cup each of melted cacao butter, maple syrup, dates, and cacao powder 1/4 teaspoon each of cinnamon, Himalayan sea salt, and chili powder Nut milk, as needed To make the cakes: pulse the oats, walnuts and cacao powder in your food processor until they become a rough flour. Add the dates and raisins and process until it all starts to stick together. Using about 2/3 of the mix (you have to save some for the tops), press into the bottom and sides of lined cupcake tins and put in the fridge. Use the rest of the mix to make the tops by pressing it into cookie molds the same diameter of your cupcake tins. Put those in the fridge as well. To make the molten middle: blend all ingredients until smooth, adding the milk as needed to make it creamy and a “molten” consistency (whatever that means... hopefully you know). Take the cakes out of the cupcake molds and pour the molten mixture into each one, filling up almost to the top. Now carefully press the tops onto the cakes, gently pressing together the edges. Flip over and decorate with cacao nibs and goji berries. Eat da lava, mohn. A few substitution options: to make these gluten-free, use buckwheat groats instead of oats. If you don’t want to use cacao, use coconut oil instead of cacao butter and carob instead of cacao powder.
Orange lavender pudding serves 4 2 peeled oranges 1 cup cashews 1 cup dates 1-2 tablespoons melted coconut oil 1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers Blend all the ingredients until smooth. If it is too thick, add the juice of another orange or two. Scoop into small, single serving dishes (like ramekins) and leave in the fridge overnight. The next day decorate the pudding with orange zest and slices, and more lavender flowers if you like. Get sexy with it.
Cashew fruit tart with coconut, ginger & mint Crust: 1 cup walnuts 1 cup oats or buckwheat groats 2 cups raisins or dates Filling: 1 cup cashews Handful mint leaves 1 tablespoon peeled ginger root 2 tablespoons liquid coconut oil 1 cup dates 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional) Water or other liquid, as needed To make the crust: process the walnuts and oats/groats in your food processor until they are a rough flour. Add the raisins and process until it starts sticking together. Press in the bottom of a lined tart tin. Set aside. To make the filling: blend all ingredients until smooth, adding as little water or other liquid as possible, but enough to make it creamy and smooth. Taste it and add more stuff according to your preferences. Or not. Assemble the beauty: spread the filling onto your crust evenly and set in the fridge overnight or for a few hours. Decorate with sliced fruit, coconut shavings and mint leaves. Enjoy!
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Alive
Good Health is fashionable at the moment. Health foodies and die-hard purists are peeling from the woodwork like long lean splinters of hardwood. And many of us sit by and watch the flurry of activity in awe of the effort and detail wondering where to start. We wallow over our bowls of packaged cereal and boxed fresh juice hearing the voices of company and marketing promises. “Fat free, Just right, High in fibre, Low in salt, High in complex carbohydrates, Sustained energy, Iron, Folate, B12, Calcium, Iron-man food”. We stroll the aisles of our supermarket reading bold messages on plastic packaging promising us better health, fitter bodies, and sublime happiness. But mostly, it is a lie. Chronic illness, digestive disorders and mental illness are on the rise. We are fatter than ever, sicker than ever, and miserable to boot. In a developed world that offers so much convenience and
plentiful food, it has to come down to a choice. Individual informed choices for a better you. A real you. Wellness is a many layered jewel. But it does not have to be complicated. You only need to be on the path throwing an anchor ahead to reel yourself in. There is much to learn on the way – but it starts in small moments and minor choices that make for big changes. It starts with honouring your body and seeing it as the miracle that it is. It is having a vision of the better you that you wish to become. It is staying true to your belief that you can be well. As a Naturopath, I am ecstatic about this turning of the food tide. Because in a world driven by fast food and processed food ‘products’ something drastic and inspiring had to happen for people to revolutionise the way food was being Eaten. Consumed.
Real Health for a Real You…. By Melanie Robinson Naturopath BHSc Devoured as if it meant nothing from the throat down. Like somehow there was no connection between what we ate and how we felt and functioned as human beings. Where once people spoke of Subway Eat Fresh as a healthy option to McDonalds, we now hear more about RAW food, Nut cheeses, Nut mylks, Green smoothie challenges, Raw Juice detoxifications & Fermented foods. How wonderful! The bar needed to be raised and it is being lifted with great momentum. Ask yourself: “Am I doing enough?” “Can I feel better than this?” Health starts with a desire to feel better; look better; think better. It is the desire to thrive rather than exist. And most of us merely exist. It starts with creating the space to be well and to inspire wellness. Energy is something that you need to invest energy in.
Start your journey with cutting out the crap. Replace processed foods with real living food. These are the foods that encourage healthy digestion such as real yoghurt, fresh fruit and vegetables, wheat free grains such as Quinoa and Wild Rice. Eat less food but more often. Give your digestive system a break. Drink more (filtered) water. Enjoy the early morning rays of sunshine during a walk to the beach. Stop eating sugar and adding it to foods. Begin reading ingredient labels of the foods you are purchasing. Avoid too many numbers (additives & preservatives) in foods. Stop being driven by your addictions. Start a herb pot – grow some parsley, coriander and chives. Learn how to cook new foods. Experiment with your tastes. Celebrate life. Get active and learn to breathe from deep within your lungs.
“One of the first things I suggest to clients is to invest in a decent Juicer.” However you are able adopt these simple measures to improve your quality of life and health will be worth it. Better health is infectious and people will notice you shine. You are meant to shine! One of the first things I suggest to clients is to invest in a decent Juicer. Juicing a large quantity of fresh produce daily (or often) is one of the fastest and most effective ways to improve your mineral and nutrient uptake. People who do this experience increased energy and a lighter and cleaner feeling within days. I also notice those who begin juicing enjoy the very act of juicing, and making time to prepare their fresh food. Sometimes, in a busy world we almost need to reserve some time to give to our-selves. Otherwise life becomes a series of crazy dances over and over again. The repetition of this dance fuels a cycle of poor health and exhaustion. Sound familiar? There are no strict rules to juicing but in my experience this is what works for the long term:
• Use more vegetables than fruit. 7 vegetables : 2 pieces of *Low GI fruit • Keep juice textures, colours and flavours unique so you do not become bored • Use fruits that are high in natural occurring enzymes such as Papaya or Pineapple • Want to go No Fruit? Use Organic coconut water to lighten and sweeten your juice • Use chia seeds or hemp seeds to add texture, fibre, protein and omega fatty acids to your juice • Return some of the pulp to your juice to add valuable *insoluble fibre • Seal your juice in an air-tight glass jar to retain nutrients and enzyme activity and use it within 24 hours (preferably 8 hours) *Low GI fruits include Pear, Green Apple, Papaya, Watermelon, Rockmelon, Berries and Avocado *Returning some of the insoluble fibre (IF) to your juice only adds to the already valuable soluble fibre content.
Soluble fibre has the capacity to absorb toxins and debris from the digestive tract whilst IF acts as roughage on the lining of the bowel wall. Try not to guzzle your juice. Allow your digestive tract to receive and celebrate its goodness. Too often we make a habit out of quashing food down our throat without much thought for what comes after. Substitute one meal of the day with a juice. Perhaps drink it at morning or afternoon tea instead of that adrenal busting coffee to get you through the day? You will feel enlivened and invigorated after a juice for the long haul. Perfect! Health is as far reaching and inspiring as you want it to be. The key is to be engaged and start at the beginning, and not only to repeat that but to improve on it as you move on. You may find yourself whipping up the most amazing Raw Chocolate Slices or Raw Vegan Lasagnes one day, or you may just enjoy the simple act of honouring your body, mind and soul in those small but significant choices that you face every day. These add up to a better you. A more authentic you. A real you. And who doesn’t want that? To find more juice recipes follow this link to my Professional Blog “Juice Recipes for Vitality” Melanie Robinson is a Naturopath BHSc, Birth advocate, Health Blogger, Contributor to The Natural Parent Magazine and a loving mother of 2 sons. She works in a clinic in Port Macquarie on the beautiful Mid-north Coast of NSW, AUSTRALIA. Melanie runs regular workshops called Vital Child and Nutrition for Vitality.
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Waste not 7 good uses for A rotten banana Pop it in the freezer, pull it out the next day, and blend with any type of milk + a teaspoon of cacao for smoothie deliciousness mix with a little honey and oatmeal and use for a great moisturizing scrub/mask for dry skin. works great on feet and elbows. bury at the base of a rose bush or other shrub. As they decompose they feed the plant healthy nutrients. Feed Butterflies. put them in a clay dish on top of a stump near the garden flowers and the butterflies will flock to them Jump start a compost bin. Add some coffee grinds, dirt, dead leaves., & grass clippings. Make Banana Chips - Preheat oven to 200ยบ F Slice bananas - Squeeze on lemon juic - Bake the bananas for 90 minutes Bake a Banana Loaf - See recipe over
SIMPLE BANANA LOAF INGREDIENTS: 2-3 Bananas 2 tbs Golden or Maple Syrup 1/3 Cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 cup Self Raising Flour Pinch Salt Handfull Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
METHOD: Heat oven to 180 째C (160 째C fan forced) Grease and line the base of a loaf pan In a medium bowl, mash bananas, add syrup, sugar and stir in. Add egg, sifted flour and salt and lightly mix until combined. Pour into loaf pan, decorate with nuts if preferred, and cook for 30 minutes. Check by inserting a wooden skewer which must come out clean. Allow tin to cool for 10 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool. Enjoy warm from the oven or lightly toasted. Garnish with butter, cream, yogurt, or anything else you love! xx
: p i T e l p Sim If you have bananas that are nearly black, store them in the freezer and thaw them out when you are ready to bake.
World Our world from your lens. Guest Photographer: Hugh Ca
Adelaide - The Sun sets over a farm near Eudunda in South Australia. Photo: Hugh Ca www.hughca.com
Sydney Moonlit grass reaches for the sky in the Royal National Park. Photo: Hugh Ca www.hughca.com
Adelaide - The Sun sets over a farm near Eudunda in South Australia. Photo: Hugh Ca www.hughca.com
Norway- A tiny Recreational cottage in the municipality of Sollia. Photo: Hugh Ca www.hughca.com
MOSCOW - A little snowman sits smiling from a hole in the wall.. Photo: Hugh Ca www.hughca.com
SYDNEY - Yuri the cat lays contently on a kitchen table. Photo: Hugh Ca www.hughca.com
Rushcutters Rising - The moon rises behind an apartment block. Photo: Hugh Ca www.hughca.com
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Simple Smock dress
STEP 1. Quarter fold a large piece of fabric such as a sheet.
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<- YOUR BUST divided by 4 + 5cm
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Trace a pattern similar to this one on your fabric remembering to leave extra room at top (to fold over approx 5cm) & at sides and bottom (approx 1cm for seams) Use side of fabric for neck tie (cut approx 2m x 10cm) or simply use a ribbon.
Step 4. Fold the top of the dress over once (leaving enough room to fit your tie or ribbon) and stitch down.
Step 5. Fold your neck tie in half, sew 1cm along the edge and turn inside out to make a neat ribbon. Finish ends by folding under and stitching down.
STEP 2. Sew (& Overlock is possible) side seams at 1cm seam allowance.
STEP 3. Hem armholes and bottom hem by using a turn on turn method (turn fabric over once at 5mm and then again at 5mm then stitch.
Step 6. Thread your ribbon through front and back neck turns and tie on shoulder. * This simple dress is a great summer staple, nightgown, or kids smock. You can also extend the length to make an elegant maxi.
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Vertical Garden
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: - 2 large bags of potting mix - Approx 16 seedlings. Herbs such as rosemary, thyme, basil, and flowers such as pansies and violas work best. - A small roll of landscape fabric - Staple Gun - Staples - Sand Paper
4. Choose what plants you want to grow. I chose to do a salad garden for my first pallet. Lots of greens and herbs. Try to find things that have the same sunlight needs. 5. Plant your seedlings or seeds. Pack them in very tightly.
1. Find an old pallet. It doesn’t matter what it looks like. Just make sure the boards aren’t severely cracked or rotting. 2. Staple landscaping cloth to the bottom, sides and back of your pallet. 3. Fill with dirt.
6. Water gently for two weeks while the roots take hold. 7. Stand your garden vertically against a wall or fence or leave it lying on the ground. 8. Enjoy the literal fruits of your labor all spring and summer long!
COURTESY OF Monica Walch from dinneronthefarm.com
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Project HOME-MADE Laundry Detergent Ingredients: 1 bar soap, grated 1 cup washing soda (Lectric Soda) 1/2 cup borax (A white mineral in some alkaline salt deposits, used in making glass and ceramics, as a metallurgical flux, and as an antiseptic) Mix together and store in a sealed container. Use 3 scant teaspoons per load for a top-loader and 1 scant teaspoon per load for a front loader. You can use up the small slivers of toilet soap you collect if you like, ordinary bath soap or laundry soap. This recipe is ideal for using up all the leftovers you collect in the family bathroom. This detergent wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t produce masses of suds, but it will get your clothes clean. Optional: Give the washing powder an extra boost if you wash really dirty or greasy clothes by adding one small box of bi-carb soda to the mix.
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Books The Ecologists guide to fashion - Ruth Styles (2014) While we all know the practices of the fashion industry are a little upsetting, Ruth Styles both criticises and acknowledges industry innovation in this informative publication of diplomatic stance. Touching on subjects such as “how much water does a pair of jeans take to manufacture?” (6819 Litres FYI) and “how much more would consumers need to spend on their clothing to lift Bangladeshi garment workers over the poverty line”, the pages of this well researched handbook are full of facts and figures that will probably blow your mind. Not only is the content informative, but the persuasiveness of the subject matter does leave you wanting to change your consumer habits and start shopping smarter. Not just for the good of your own purchase longevity, but for the good of the people that make your ‘stuff ’ and ultimately the good of the planet. An awesome read for interest sake, and a good reference book for those studying the ecological effects of industry in the modern age. From $4.95 at amazon.com
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CONNECTED - PHILLIP JOHNSON (2014) This book explores landscape designer Phillip Johnson’s philosophy of connecting with nature in a sustainable way. The beautiful hard-cover is adorned with photographs of Johnson’s latest work, including his award winning Best in Show design at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower and Garden Show. The book describes details of 19 gardens with integrated sustainable water management and the creation of natural, chemical-free pools; recreation of thriving habitats for indigenous plants and animals, alongside diagrams of water flow charts for the designs, and input from the land owners who commissioned him. An inpirational journey into how a backyard can look with clever how tos to get you started on your own project. From $47.23 at booktopia.com.au
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