I’m catching up on my studies (my exams start on Monday, scary!) and incorporating some good workout in between, a bit of Tracy here, a bit a BB there, while my home-made vegetable stock is magically shaping it’s way into the world, for over 3 hours now.

This is my new favorite thing (gosh, this girl’s boring!), okay one of a few new favorite hobbies, along with many other things, that are less ‘square’ and boring I swear!

If you manage to get three hours at home on a weekend, throw your favorite veggies in a large pot! In my case: 2 red onions – throw in the skins as well, 3 medium carrots, 3 celery sticks, 1 large parsnip– chop into chunks but not too small, throw in some fresh herbs as well: some whole peppercorns, 3 bay leaves, a handful of thyme and a handful of parsley, then sprinkle with a bit of sea salt, cover it all with 3 litres of water and simmer for as long as you can. (3-4 hours).  When done strain it through a cheesecloth or a sieve and voila your vegetable stock is born, just like in the olden days.