My mother’s mother’s mothers
How the women who came before me have shaped my life at The Outpost today. The story of my matrilineal line.
Coconut lemon slice (new and improved)
One of my Gran’s best recipes. Now tastier, lower in sugar, and higher in protein.
The second peanut harvest
Results from my second season growing peanuts.
Banana loaf
A reliable, delicious way to deal with an arm of quickly-ripening bananas. Freezes well too.
A week away
I left the farm for a whole 8 days! I had so much fun! Here are some highlights.
Five easy-care edible flowers for your garden
Some edible flowers you can get easily established in your garden. Ready and fresh for any special occasion.
Gran Shirley’s Coconut Slice
A classic slice from Gran Shirley’s recipe book. Simple, reliable, and always popular.
Sponge-top pudding
A comforting baked pudding that uses whatever fruit is in season. Simple enough for a weeknight.
Apple crumble
The best use for an apple harvest, in my opinion. A simple, reliable crumble that never disappoints.
Making Nana Retter’s Fruit Cake
Last Christmas I joined a long line of women who have made this cake. My great grandmother’s recipe, finally made.
Gran Shirley’s Sally Lunn
Gran Shirley’s answer to a potato glut turns out to be delicious. Worth making even without the glut.
Citrus meringue pie
A light, deceptively simple dessert that works with lemons, limes, or whatever citrus is looking good right now.
About Kat
Kat is a gardener and purrveyor of Kat's Nip. Most Sundays she writes about her life on her lifestyle block in Te Hiku (Far North), New Zealand.
