SONIA PETERSEN 

It has been a little over five years since I began a Master of Applied Science research project called: Accelerated Thermophilic Aerobic...

The most simple recipe for that abundance of cherry tomatoes this Summer

It all started in the year 2019 (March 2020 for those of us downunder) when the world as we know it came to a rapid halt! This was the...

As many of us can explain, no matter what your intentions are and the level of determination you possess when you add goals to your list,...

Warrigal: Word origin [1840–50; ‹ Dharuk wa-ri-gal wild dingo] Warrigal Greens Tetragonia tetragonioides is also known as New Zealand...

Each Winter when cabbages are in season, I love to ferment a batch or so of sauerkraut. I have been working with the process of fermentation

If given the chance to choose which source of protein I eat, I prefer seafood, chicken and lamb so I never thought I would ever move to the

In any given day we are bombarded by news. For those that watch commercial TV, listen to commercial radio stations or read commercial...

A two year old article published in the Guardian has been circulating social media recently. I posted it and it has had 21 shares in less...

I have been inspired by travel for all my life it seems. Although I cannot remember the early days in my crib perched precariously on the...

I am not a natural swimmer. I was so frightened of swimming in my junior years that I was still in the level 1 class at learn to swim in...

My hand pollinated, hand harvested and traditionally cured organically grown vanilla bean pods are ready for sale. I posted a picture on...

I am so very excited to announce the release of my small batch aged vanilla extract. I am proud of the aroma and flavour of this unique...

I have had very little to do with orchids in my life except to admire their beauty. Since being back in Agnes Water the past two years I...

*** BLOG ALERT *** Soil nerd and organic farming advocate opinions follow! I received a copy of Veronika Bond's book to review, HUMUS:...

Three socially innovative groups across the globe have collaborated to provide soil, organic and health programs to remote island...

Each year when International Women's Day comes around I am often asked to make a speech or presentation to inspire other women to fulfil...

I looked at the cupboards today after my son told me there was 'nothing to eat'. He had just baked a loaf of bread from scratch so I...

Using the skills I learnt in commercial winemaking and cheesemaking, I have cured my organically grown vanilla bean pods with traditional...

Nearly everyone you talk to knows the distinct aroma of vanilla. It is in their icecream, their perfume, their baked goods, chocolate,...