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Guest post: B’s vegetable garden box

Posted by Alana on Sep 26, 2012 in Bianca, Crafternoon, Eco-friendly, Ethical, Gardening, Guest Post, Organic | 0 comments

Our beautiful friend Bianca (or B as she is lovingly known) is truly an inspiration in all ways, shapes and forms. She has this innate ability to make friends where ever she goes (and then keep them) and we are testament to that, having met her at a bar one night. She’s well-travelled, has many interesting stories to tell and has built a very successful career working in the not-for-profit sector. Her infectious laugh is one you don’t forget and kind of miss if you haven’t heard it for a while.

Recipe: Warm and nutty cinnamon quinoa porridge

Posted by Koren on Jun 28, 2012 in Breaky, Organic, Recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian | 2 comments

Allow me to introduce you to possibly the most ridiculously healthy yet delicious breakfast invented thus far. I’ve pinched the recipe from the beautiful 101 Cookbooks, which is worth a look as much for the myriad of unusual, natural food based fare as for its stunning photography.

Recipe: Mum’s smoked tofu and bean burgers with avocado cream sauce

Posted by Koren on May 6, 2012 in Mains, Organic, Recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian | 1 comment

Our lovely (or perhaps long-suffering) mum, Cynthia, is incredibly open to the increasingly honed dietary requirements of Alana and I, constantly hunting for new fare to offer us when we fly home for a visit. She almost always produces a winner, after which we promptly steal the recipe and incorporate it into our daily meal rotation, leaving her to again experiment and trawl for something new for next time. I’m sure that’s not annoying at all!

Valentine’s Day: are you giving the gift of slavery?

Posted by Koren on Feb 4, 2012 in Ethical, Organic, Shopping | 3 comments

So Valentine’s Day is approaching and just maybe you’re thinking of getting your special someone a special something. Chocolate, perhaps? Sorry to spoil the warm fuzziness but I’m about to hit you with an awkward truth …

Loads of the chocolate we buy is produced by exploited young children in West Africa, who are basically slaves to our sweet tooth.

(Image via Rage Against the Minivan)

When I grow up, I want to be like an 11-year-old

Posted by Koren on Jan 30, 2012 in Eco-friendly, Ethical, Organic | 0 comments

This little man has an astounding level of insight for an 11-year old. His wisdom on paying more to buy organic food: “We can pay the farmer or we can pay the hospital.”

When I grow up, I want to be like Birke … and I’m 27.

- Koren

Ingredient Alert: Are you spraying your hair with old prawn shells?

Posted by Koren on Jan 27, 2012 in Cosmetics, Ethical, Ingredient Alert, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian | 2 comments

A few weeks ago Alana delivered some news that rocked my hairspray-loving world. In a gross turn of events, it turns out most hairsprays and gels contain prawn shells! Ew.