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Seasonal Sentations with ABC

10 June 2025

Catch me on ABC Radio Queensland and Brisbane on the first Monday of every month at 8:10 pm with Kelly Higgins-Devine, as we discuss in-season “Seasonal Sentations with ABC”

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Coconut Yoghurt, an Easy Money Saver

9 July 2025 No Comments

You Will Need The Following Items: Ingredients: Instructions Cost At the time of writing this blog post, in July 2025, Kara Coconut Cream was $6.00 “Coconut Yoghurt, an Easy Money Saver”

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Choko Soup, the Perfect Winter Warmer

9 July 2025 No Comments

Choko, also known as chayote or vegetable pear, is a versatile, mild-flavoured vegetable that is native to South America and has been introduced to Australia. “Choko Soup, the Perfect Winter Warmer”

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Vegan Mozzarella

12 June 2025 No Comments

I have tried many non-dairy Mozzarella recipes over the years, and the main disappointment is that they lack the stretchy texture of mozzarella made with “Vegan Mozzarella”

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Cheshire Cheese

11 June 2025 No Comments

Cheshire is an English cheese, possibly one of the oldest, dating back to before the Romans occupied the area that is now known as Cheshire. “Cheshire Cheese”

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Fermented Oranges

10 June 2025 No Comments

Citrus is in season right now, and you can get loads of sensational fruit at its best quality and the lowest prices. Think oranges, mandarins, “Fermented Oranges”

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DIY Lavender Ironing Spray

12 August 2024 3 Comments

I live a simple life, and part of that simplicity is having clothing made from all-natural fibres. My go-to fabrics are cotton and linen. That “DIY Lavender Ironing Spray”

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Lightweight Moisturising lotion for Summer

18 December 2023

Australia can have some pretty harsh weather conditions. Hot, dry summers in some parts of the country are juxtaposed against cold, windy winters. I live “Lightweight Moisturising lotion for Summer”

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One Pot Pour soap design

18 November 2023 No Comments

As you may have noticed, I’m making a lot of soap. I am getting ready for Christmas, and if you want to give your handmade, “One Pot Pour soap design”

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Christmas Candy Cane Soapmaking Idea

14 November 2023 No Comments

Christmas is a wonderful time of year when we get a chance to get together with family and friends, eat, drink and be merry. Gift-giving “Christmas Candy Cane Soapmaking Idea”

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Another great soap class at Grounded Village on Sa Another great soap class at Grounded Village on Saturday. Contact me if you're interested in learning how to make soap.
Quark with chive oil. Chives straight out of the g Quark with chive oil. Chives straight out of the garden, whipped up with olive oil using a stick blender, then drizzled over homemade quark. The most delicious food is often the simplest.  Quark recipe on my blog, Living Simply with Valerie
All set up for a cheesemaking class. A wonderful b All set up for a cheesemaking class. A wonderful blend of learning, food and fun.
Creams and body butters are oil-based solutions th Creams and body butters are oil-based solutions that work great in some places and at certain times of the year. However, you need a lotion, not a cream, at other times and places. The difference is the added water. Aqueous or water-based lotions are light on the skin and fare much better in Queensland’s hot, humid conditions and other similar climates. They are also easy to make.

Recipe on teh blog, Living Simply with Valerie
More amazing soaps and soap makers from the soap c More amazing soaps and soap makers from the soap class at Grounded Village Studio in Jumboomba. Next class is scheduled for 5 July 2025
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