Category: news Self-sufficiency

An African native that thrives in subtropical gardens, cranberry hibiscus is showy, edible, easy-care and quick to establish. A valuable plant in any type of […]

The United States had throughout the Cold War and within the first decade of the 21st century established dominance in terms of space-based military capabilities, […]

Boldly tangy, with home-made ranch dip & fried in bacon fat, American-style fried green tomatoes are a crunchy savoury with a true wow factor! Long-perceived […]

July 27, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) – A recent article appearing in the US-based Business Insider titled, “Russia’s showing NATO its hand in the air war […]

A deliciously spicy & moist ginger cake with vanilla cream cheese frosting Ginger & walnut cake with vanilla buttercream seamlessly blends gingers spicy warmth with […]

The ideal base for ginger ale, mocktails, cocktails, smoothies & more! Growing up, I vividly recall Mum’s remedy for our childhood stomachaches—homemade ginger ale. Inspired […]

Being able to preserve your harvest for later use is just as big a part of self-sufficiency as growing the produce. Food preservation is the process […]

Long prized for its health-boosting and purported medicinal properties, turmeric (curcuma longa) is a flowering plant in the ginger family. This heat-loving perennial is easy […]

A versatile flavour punch for a variety of meals! Kosho is a (traditionally Japanese) condiment or spicy paste that is used to liven up & […]

Fluffy, dense, but never dry, this spelt bread gets a boost in moisture & nutrition with the addition of carrot! I think I have broken […]

A traditional Australian favourite yet rarely seen on restaurant menus, the humble backyard choko is experiencing a resurgence. No-one is surprised. Choko & roast pine […]

A bit smoky, a bit salty, a lot of yum! There’s nothing so comforting as the delightful combination of salt, spice & warmth, and our […]

Big money & Big energy lines up against UK countryside Over 14,000 people have signed a petition against large solar farms in their area following […]

Nasturtiums are an easy delight in any type of garden. They suit a variety of climates, and are easy to grow. They make a lovely […]

Whether you’re looking for a light meal, an unusual side dish or something different to make from your own produce, these roast zucchini w/nasturtium leaf […]

Eva van Asperen Eva lives in The Netherlands with Bjorn and her 2 cats Ezra and Aurum in their home with solar panels on the […]

From basil to rosemary to coriander and everything in between, fresh herbs are like fragrant treasures that add depth and complexity to dishes, transforming the […]

A slice of heaven that melts in your mouth! Discover the delightful taste of a homemade warm passionfruit soufflé! This classic dessert is fairly bursting […]

Take fancy dessert to the next level with our grilled figs w/cinnamon cheese + blackberry coulis! Figs have been a delicious delicacy for many centuries, […]

There’s nothing more refreshing than an ice block on a hot day, and there’s nothing better than enjoying your home grown fruit at the same […]

What is a Wicking Bed? A wicking bed is a type of self-watering raised garden bed that is both water-saving and time-efficient. It has a […]

Citrus leaf miner (phyllocnistris citrella) is a very common pest to all types of citrus trees. No matter where in the world you live, this […]

This double pumpkin pudding is easy, yummy & uses leftovers- it’s a triple win! This recipe for double pumpkin pudding is quick, easy, & delicious. […]

Eva van Asperen Eva lives in The Netherlands with Bjorn and her 2 cats Ezra and Aurum in their home with solar panels on the […]

February 20, 2024 (Brian Berletic – NEO) – The term “aggressive attrition,” coined by geopolitical analyst Alexander Mercouris, can be described as a strategy of deliberately […]

February 24, 2024 (Brian Berletic – NEO) – News of the death of Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison very quickly spread across the Western media, […]

February 28, 2024 (Brian Berletic – NEO) – A recent op-ed appearing in Foreign Affairs titled, “The Taiwan Catastrophe,” helps paint a clear picture of US motivations behind its […]

Welcome to winter in the humid subtropics- all three weeks of it. Okay that’s a local joke where I live (Brisbane, Australia), but it’s not […]

What you donate goes straight to Gaza the next day Whatever your views on the Arab-Israel conflicts, and on the Hamas atrocities of October 9th, […]

Gall wasp is a problem to all types of citrus trees in many parts of Australia. Whether you grow limes, lemons, oranges, finger limes or […]