I have a broad, inclusive view of food activism. In my definition, food activism is about making empowered choices around food, in the widest sense. Food connects us to wellbeing on all levels: social, personal, physical, environmental, cultural, spiritual. Empowered...
When I was a kid in Papua New Guinea, I yearned for peaches. In the tropics, fresh peaches were magical and unattainable. There were all sorts of amazing tropical fruits, including a wonderful palette of different kinds of bananas. But only canned peaches. I was...
This is a post about organics and the local food economy. It’s a timely topic because the Organic Products Bill is currently going through Parliament. Submissions are open until 28 May. New Zealand has had organic certification since the early 1980s, but this is the...
This is a post about where to buy local food in the Waikato during the national Covid Level 4 lockdown. The farmers’ markets have been closed because they are not considered essential to the food chain. I’ve written this post because I’m keen to ensure people who want...
My two favourite milk cultures are kefir and Caspian Sea Yoghurt. I’m a big fan of traditionally fermented foods. I love the zing, the flavours and aromas that they add to my everyday meals. And I also love the DIY aspect. I can make kombucha, apple cider vinegar,...
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