Tips from Your Nana: Waste Not, Want Not

by Robyn Paterson, Tammy Williams (Photographer)

Ever wished you'd paid more attention to the tips and pearls of wisdom uttered by your grandparents? This book is a reference for dealing with many varied household tasks, covering everything from car maintenance to growing your own courgettes.

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2011

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recipes and handy tips from the kitchen and garden.

[Alumine Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s ok to be like your Nana! In this book Paterson revives a few good old fashioned skills our Nana’s took for granted and we’ve somehow lost in our very modern lifestyles! What I loved about this book is the characters you meet along the way, beautifully photographed by Tammy Williams
The first chapter is on Sister Loyola, an 86 year old nun who won the coveted New Zealand “Gardener of the Year Award”. We meet Dave, who has been selling worms for worm farms for 25 years or so and shows us how to make one!
There are chapters on gardening, keeping chickens, home brewing, making jams and preserves, home-made cleaning products and more.
Why this book is different from others is that it’s very kiwi, it’s beautiful to read and that in itself is an inspiration to get out of the armchair, brush aside the cup of tea and get on with MAKING stuff, not just BUYING stuff.

[Hilary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting tips. A lot of the people in the books giving advice, however, are not 'nanas'. Found that a bit misleading. It may as well have been called tips from a past time.

I enjoyed reading about sister Loyla though. I would love to see her garden :)