Kathryn Stedman, Author at The Big Smoke

Kathryn Stedman

Wife, nurse, mother and maker of things. On a journey to self sufficiency. Family and the edible garden. Hopefully keeping it real. Also creator and writer of http://thehomegrowncountrylife.com . Check out @thehomegrowncountrylife on Instagram for daily homesteading inspiration.

Hey Mum, is Santa real?

December 18, 2016 on Featured, My take on.., Residents by Kathryn Stedman

Hey Mum, is Santa real?

December 18, 2016 on Featured, My take on.., Residents by Kathryn Stedman

As a parent, the joy of Christmas lies in the eyes of your children. But I say we should be reticent to dispell that Santa magic. Disclaimer: Kids. This is boring parent’s stuff. You wouldn’t be interested.

Home Grown Country Life: Pistachio crusted choc-orange bites

October 9, 2016 on Featured, Lifestyle, TBS Foodie by Kathryn Stedman

Sometimes, the most absurd makes for the most delicious. For when orange peel meets chocolate, everybody wins.

Home Grown Country Life: DIY Ginger Beer

October 2, 2016 on Featured, Lifestyle, TBS Foodie by Kathryn Stedman

With Summer promised to us, but yet to be delivered – I say it time we get in the mood regardless. First stop, homemade Ginger beer, because why not.

Home Grown Country Life: Kale chips recipe

September 25, 2016 on Featured, Health, Lifestyle, TBS Foodie by Kathryn Stedman

Everyone’s least favourite superfood has been stigmatised by culture, but let’s not go with the flock. Kale chips are different, but excellent!

Home Grown Country Life: Gozleme, get inside me

September 18, 2016 on Featured, Lifestyle, TBS Foodie by Kathryn Stedman

Gozleme. No longer just for the 3am you, follow this recipe and the Saturday Night delight can be yours whenever you choose!

Home Grown Country Life: Starting from scratch

September 11, 2016 on Featured, Lifestyle, TBS Foodie by Kathryn Stedman

Wanting to grow your own food but unsure where to start? Look no further as The Home Grown Country Life walks us through the process from the ground up!

Home Grown Country Life: Three good reasons to keep chickens

September 4, 2016 on Animals, Featured, Lifestyle, Residents by Kathryn Stedman

Three perfect reasons to keep chickens, courtesy of The Home Grown Country Life.

Home Grown Country Life: Not your usual Sunday morning eggs

August 21, 2016 on Featured, Lifestyle, TBS Foodie by Kathryn Stedman

Looking for something beyond the usual Sunday morning bacon and eggs? Not a problem, we’ve got the hookup. Follow the directions below, and it’s all good. Mmm, creamy.

Home Grown Country Life: How to sow seeds

August 14, 2016 on Featured, Residents by Kathryn Stedman

TBS has found growing our own produce much harder than we thought it would be! Fortunately, we have expert help in how to sow seeds from Home Grown Country Life.

Home Grown Country Life: 10 vegetables you can grow now, eat sooner

August 7, 2016 on Featured, Lifestyle, TBS Foodie by Kathryn Stedman

Let’s face it. Given the opportunity, we’d all prefer to grown our own vegetables. Unfortunately, most of us are not afforded the space. But, space schmace.

Home Grown Country Life: Pumpkin soup with wintery dipping bread

July 31, 2016 on Featured, TBS Foodie by Kathryn Stedman

Brr. One month to survive this hellish winter. Until then, we have an excellent pumpkin soup to warm you while you watch the calendar.

Home Grown Country Life: Simple DIY garden beds

July 24, 2016 on Featured, Lifestyle by Kathryn Stedman

Making your own raised garden bed is ludicrously easy, well within the abilities of most black-thumbed lawn destroyers.

Home Grown Country Life: Easy peasy foolproof scones

July 17, 2016 on Featured, Society, TBS Foodie by Kathryn Stedman

A quick and easy recipe for delicious scones, made from only three ingredients and guaranteed to make your day, courtesy of The Home Grown Country Life.

Home Grown Country Life: DIY deodorant

July 10, 2016 on Featured, Health, Lifestyle by Kathryn Stedman

The idea may get some readers’ noses out of joint, but the health benefits of home-made deodorant make this a recipe not to be missed – and it smells lovely too!