BUILDING THE DREAM
I was born in Wellington, NSW, after my family moved from Lue, a tiny village in NSW. There was Mum and Dad and three siblings. Decades ago, I heard repeated stories from my parents about the joys of country living – the farmhouses and the lifestyle they loved. But I also heard about the struggles that were endured. Some families were torn apart due to difficult times and lack of money.
Most families re-used and recycled items and parts or fabrics to make sure that objects were not wasted. Food was always put on the table – eating out just wasn’t available back then. Many creative country recipes were shared