Tara McFarlane

In 2010 we decided to build our own home, on our own patch of dirt. After much searching we found a brilliant patch of ground south of the Beautiful Hunua Ranges.

I am currently battling with Diabetes, which has a tendency to get out of control very easily, however with a low carb diet and the help of a few pharamacuticals I seem to be winning.

My interests include Organics, Traditional food preperation and preservation, local produce, and wholesome foods. Included in there is heritage fruit trees, and dual purpose chickens.

I love to preserve food, make my own raw milk butter and cheese using the organic dairy near us, and what I can achieve in improving the health of those around me. Having a chronic illness has certainly opened my eyes to a lot of things, but I don't let it rule my life!

Life is for living, for enjoying, and knowing that you can't take it with you, so you may as well love what you do.