Hi Everyone! 🌞

Life in Tasmania has been an amazing journey. After leaving my city job, I’m now living in a caravan while designing my dream tiny home. 🌿🚐 My goal is to live as sustainably as possible, with veggie gardens, solar power, and all the joys of off-grid living.

Today, I’m excited to share some delicious recipes straight from my garden! 🍅🥕🌽 Growing my own food has been so rewarding — fresher, tastier, and a huge step towards sustainability. There’s something magical about plucking fresh ingredients from the earth and turning them into a meal that nourishes both body and soul.

Here’s one of my favorite meals: a fresh garden salad paired with homemade herb bread. This combo is perfect for lunch or a light dinner, especially when you’re looking for something healthy and refreshing.

Fresh Garden Salad

Ingredients:

• Mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, rocket)

• Cherry tomatoes

• Cucumbers

• Carrots

• Radishes

• Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, mint)

• Olive oil

• Lemon juice

• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Wash and chop the veggies. I love the vibrant colours that come from using a variety of greens and other produce.

2. Toss them in a bowl, mixing and matching as you like.

3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice — this dressing is simple yet elevates the flavours beautifully.

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy the crispness and freshness of every bite!

Homemade Herb Bread

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour

• 2¼ tsp yeast

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)

• 1 cup warm water

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and herbs in a bowl. The aroma of fresh herbs is so inviting!

2. Add warm water and olive oil, forming a dough. Don’t worry if it seems sticky at first; it’ll come together.

3. Knead for 8-10 minutes, letting the dough work its magic. It’s a great way to relieve stress!

4. Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm spot until it doubles in size.

5. Shape it into a loaf, let it rise for another 30 minutes, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes.

6. Cool, slice, and enjoy the delicious aroma wafting through your home!

Homegrown produce and homemade bread bring countless benefits — fewer chemicals, better taste, and a deeper connection with nature. Plus, it’s a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. 🌱✨ The satisfaction of eating food you've nurtured yourself is like no other!

I’ll be sharing more garden-to-table recipes soon, so stay tuned! If you have any favorite fresh produce recipes, I’d love to hear them in the comments. Let’s inspire each other to eat healthy and live sustainably.

Cheers to homegrown goodness! 🌾🥗🍞

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