At home with Mrs E

Welcome to At home with Mrs E—a place where wellness and green living thrive through the joy of gardening and the art of wholesome cooking. I invite you to join me on a nourishing journey grounded in the principles of health and simplicity.

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Feeding your family shouldn’t feel this hard. If groceries are stretching you right now, start here: 👉 Use what you have 👉 Stretch ingredients 👉 Cook simply That’s the Bitsa way.

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Lately I've been hearing the same thing from so many women: "I'm exhausted." "I can't lose weight like I used to." "My sleep is terrible." "I just don't feel like myself." Sometimes we assume we need more willpower, a stricter diet or the latest supplement. But often, our bodies are simply changing. During perimenopause, your nutritional needs shift. Protein, fibre, healthy fats, calcium and key vitamins become even more important for supporting energy, muscle, bone health and overall wellbeing. The good news? You don't need a complete overhaul. Small changes, repeated consistently, can make a big difference.

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Rustic White Bean & Chicken Stew

“There’s another meal in that chicken carcass.” I know it doesn’t look glamorous. A leftover chicken carcass sitting in the fridge isn’t exactly the sort of thing food magazines get excited about — but honestly, some of the best family meals start this way. With food prices climbing and busy weeks hitting hard, I’ve been trying to lean back into slower, simpler cooking again. The kind that…

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Bitsa Crepes: The Make-Anything Meal (At Home or Off-Grid)

Introduction There are some meals that look like you’ve made an effort… Crepes are one of them. But in reality?They’re one of the easiest ways to turn a few random ingredients into something that feels like a proper meal. And when the fridge is looking a bit… bitsa —a bit of this, a bit of that — they come into their own. On our recent trip (9 days off-grid), these became one of our go-to…

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Mum Breakfasts: Prep and Eat (Even If It’s On the Go or at Your Desk)

Mornings don’t always look the way we imagine them. They’re not slow, quiet, or perfectly organised. They’re busy, a bit rushed, and often centred around getting everyone else sorted before you’ve even thought about yourself. Which is why breakfast can easily get skipped — or replaced with a coffee and something quick that doesn’t quite do the job. But it doesn’t need to be complicated. With…

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A Simple Reset for Busy Weeks (No Detox, No Overthinking)

When everything feels a bit off — your energy, your digestion, your routine — it’s tempting to look for something drastic. A detox.A strict plan.A complete reset. But most of the time, that’s not what’s needed. What usually works better is something much simpler. You Don’t Need a Detox Despite what you might hear, your body doesn’t need extreme cleanses or restrictive plans. What it…

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With grocery prices climbing, I think we need to normalise flexible cooking again. Meals don’t need to be perfect to be delicious. That’s the whole idea behind Bitsa Meals — practical dinners made from what’s already in the fridge, freezer or pantry. Healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive or aesthetic enough for a magazine shoot. Sometimes it just needs to feed everyone well. #BitsaMeals #FriedRice #BudgetMeals #EasyDinnerIdeas #LeftoversRecipe #FamilyMeals #PantryCooking

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Is It My Gut, My Diet, Hormones… or Am I Just Tired?

Some days it’s hard to tell what’s actually going on. You’re eating reasonably well.You’re trying to look after yourself.But you still feel: bloatedflata bit offlow energy And the question keeps coming up: Is it my gut?Is it my diet?Is it hormones?Or am I just tired? It’s Rarely Just One Thing The frustrating part is — it’s usually not a single cause. It’s often a combination…

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What to Do With a Bag of Frozen Prawns (Simple, Real Meals)

A bag of frozen prawns is one of the most underrated things you can keep in your freezer. They’re quick to cook, easy to use, and can turn into just about anything — from a simple salad to a warming curry or a quick fried rice. When life is busy (or you just can’t be bothered), they’re the kind of ingredient that makes dinner feel manageable again. Why Frozen Prawns Work So Well They cook in…

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Bitsa Meals: The No-Recipe Way to Feed Your Family (When the Fridge Looks a Bit Sad)

There’s a certain time of the week when it happens. The fridge is looking a bit… random.Half a capsicum. A handful of spinach. Something cooked. Something frozen.Nothing that screams “tonight’s dinner”. It’s usually: The night before a big shop The last few days before payday Or just one of those weeks And that’s where bitsa meals come in. A bit of this.A bit of that.And somehow… dinner…

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I see this all the time… Women go gluten-free (sometimes dairy too), feel a bit better… then slowly start reacting to everything else. It’s frustrating — and confusing. But it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because removing foods doesn’t actually rebuild your gut. That’s the part most people miss. If this sounds familiar, I’ve shared more on this in the link.

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Batch cooking soups this weekend. Nothing fancy — just simple meals that make life easier when it’s cold, busy, and you can’t be bothered. This is usually where things either go really well… or completely fall apart. Because when you’re tired, complicated doesn’t work. Soups are one of the easiest ways to keep things consistent without overthinking food — especially if your gut’s been a bit off. I’ve put a few simple ideas together here >>

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There’s a difference between cutting back… and cooking smarter. When you get it right, meals don’t feel smaller — they feel more satisfying. You don’t need more food. Just better ways to use what you already have.

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When your gut starts working properly again: ✔ Food feels easier ✔ Energy stabilises ✔ You stop overthinking every meal It’s not about a perfect diet. It’s about capacity. That’s what we rebuild over 6 weeks.

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Yorkshire puddings weren’t always a side dish… They were the starter. A clever way to fill everyone up before the main meal — so less meat was needed. Simple. Filling. Strategic. It’s the kind of thinking we’ve lost a bit over time. And maybe worth bringing back. #budgetcooking #familymeals #traditionalcooking #fromscratchcooking #realfoodideas #frugalkitchen

How Our Grandparents Made Food Stretch (Without Feeling Deprived)

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One of the most common questions I get: “How long does it take to feel better?” The answer is often quicker than you think. • A few days → steadier energy • 2–4 weeks → improved digestion & sleep • 4–8 weeks → more stable mood & clarity Not perfect. But noticeably better. Your body responds when you support it. #guthealing #nutritiontips #healthjourney #womenswellness #balancedhealth #smallchangesbigresults

The Quiet Link Between Gut Health and Mental Wellbeing

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You’re Not Broken: How to Start Rebuilding Food Tolerance (Without Cutting Everything Out)

If you’ve recently realised you can’t eat the foods you used to — you’re not alone. And more importantly: 👉 You’re not broken. For many people, food reactions aren’t permanent. They’re a signal — not a sentence. But somewhere along the way, we’ve been told the solution is to just keep removing more foods… until there’s very little left. And while that might reduce symptoms short term, it…

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