I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Laurentine ten Bosch, film producer, director and one half of the global phenomenon that is Food Matters. Despite a flat-out schedule in the lead up to the launch of their highly anticipated new film Hungry for Change, Laurentine generously gave me two hours of her time … Continue reading »
Got some pork on ya fork? Meeting Australia’s only certified organic pig farmer and a look at how conventional pig farming is affecting your health
Last year I ran a series of workshops that were designed to educate people about how our foods are changing with the use of additives and pesticides and the effect that this is having on our and our children’s health. I was blown away about how little most people knew about what was in the … Continue reading »
Keeping it ‘real’ with the first lady of Whole Food Cooking, Jude Blereau
Jude Blereau is a natural food chef, cooking teacher, food coach, author and speaker. With over 25 years experience in the organic whole foods industry, she is known across Australia for her dedication and contribution to the organic and whole food movement. And did I mention her exceptionally delicious food too? In 1997 she co-founded … Continue reading »
Guest post by Holly Davis, sourdough and lacto-fermentation guru
Some interesting facts worth knowing about Holly: She was one of the co-founders of Iku, Australia’s first ever truly wholefood eating establishments; her share in which she has since sold. In 1982, on her way to live in Australia, she stopped in Japan to study at the School of Macrobiotic philosophy and cooking. The Macrobiotic philosophy … Continue reading »
My interview with Raw food & Detox Retreat Queen Leisa Wheeler on business, success, life… and food!
I first discovered the world of raw and living foods in 2007. At the time, I was following a strict vegan diet so the idea of forgoing meat and dairy didn’t faze me. What I was more concerned about was the dilemma of what a ‘raw foodie’ would eat if they didn’t eat beans, legumes … Continue reading »
Gifts that won’t cost the earth
If you’re anything like me, chances are you often leave your gift purchasing to the last minute and then in hindsight realise that not much thought went into the present at all! January and February are the months of birthdays in my close circle of family and friends – 17 of them to be exact! … Continue reading »