agriculture

Not all milk is created equal...

Pictures of happy herds on rolling lush pastures on labels may not always be the case. Imagine if the milk you drank was purchased at marginal prices from dairy farmers far and wide . The cows were in "full housing" and not free to access real pasture for the duration...

Eat to Save the Planet

A lot happens between paddock and plate; from water to grow grain to feed cattle, through to packaging, transport and cold storage. Tell me more...

Eat local?

The issues surrounding food miles can be complex. I'm a believer in a rough appropriation of the so called 100 mile diet, give or take a few miles here and there. While not perfect, it is still a useful tool to apply when buying most produce because its still the...

Grass fed Red Angus Ribs

Animal Welfare League South Australia took over the Kitchen Door at Penny's Hill Winery in early Nov I got to share the menu for the night with resident Chef Ben Sommariva to knock out a five course menu of shared plates. These guys really get it, great produce sourced predominantly...

No garden ? Get sprouting

I am a sprouter, there is always something in a hemp bag hanging in my kitchen, if it sprouts I will eat it! (Believe me I have tried to sprout the maddest things). My all time favorite sprout is lentils, they have a great earthy flavour and the most pleasant...

Triple B Biodynamic grass fed shabu shabu

The Willunga Farmers Market celebrated it birthday on Saturday February 26th. William the Rooster ( the market mascot from the original "old" market location) was ceremoniously instated at his new home in the town square by Zannie Flanagan. No doubt he'll be keeping an eye on things for many years...

South East Field Days

Date: 18 & 19 March 2011 Location: Lucindale, South Australia Event Type: Open to Public Visit website

lamb with a conscience

There are a growing number of lamb producers who have built a production process around the welfare of their flock. This is one of the happier food industry scenarios whereby the product not only tastes better but these farmers can command a better price for their toil and the sheep...

Stepping on eggshells...free range eggs

If you are buying free range eggs there are a few things to consider. You may be surprised to learn that do not have a national enforceable independent certification system that applies to the whole industry like the EU has. This is truly a case a buyer beware and not...

Where the good stuff grows

I am a mad keen veggie gardner and can vouch that homegrown tastes better, organic home grown better still. There are a few challenges to get a good veggie patch going, the right soil, watering regime ,companion planting knowledge, correct planting times and places ,harvest timing , maintenance and most...