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My weekly indulgence
Thursday, 15 Jul, 2010 – 18:47 | No Comment
My weekly indulgence

Following the theme of this month’s Natural Parenting Carnival on food, this month’s APLS Carnival asks us to celebrate food too.
We’re asked to share our favourite farmers market experience.
I’m privileged to experience my favourite experience …

Celebrating food
Tuesday, 13 Jul, 2010 – 5:59 | 12 Comments
Celebrating food

Welcome to the July Carnival of Natural Parenting: Let’s Talk About Food
This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our …

Food budgeting
Tuesday, 8 Jun, 2010 – 15:30 | 5 Comments
Food budgeting

This week, over at Reduce Footprints, we’ve been given an interesting ‘Change the world Wednesday’ challenge.
I have to say right from the start that I will not be taking part!

It’s National Vegetarian week!
Monday, 24 May, 2010 – 5:50 | 3 Comments
It’s National Vegetarian week!

It’s National vegetarian week this week; the annual awareness-raising campaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle. Celebrated by the Vegetarian Society since 1992, the Week is now an established event …

British sandwich week
Thursday, 13 May, 2010 – 5:10 | 2 Comments
British sandwich week

It’s British sandwich week and the number 1 choice for filling is still chicken salad.
In fact when you look at the top 20 list, there is a serious lack of vegetarian choices on there, which …

You want me to ditch prepared frozen meals?
Tuesday, 11 May, 2010 – 5:38 | 4 Comments
You want me to ditch prepared frozen meals?

This week’s Change the world Wednesday takes us back to the kitchen again!
We’ve had the challenge of reducing food waste, and eating only whole  foods for a day.  Now we’re being challenged to something which …

GM foods; get your voice heard and sign the petition
Monday, 12 Apr, 2010 – 5:00 | 2 Comments
GM foods; get your voice heard and sign the petition

What do you think about GM foods - are they food of the future or to be avoided at all costs??
The EC has just allowed GM crops into Europe, ignoring the concerns of the …

Have we gone nuts?
Monday, 29 Mar, 2010 – 5:00 | 2 Comments
Have we gone nuts?

The other day I was browsing in our local shop while Mr Green chose a DVD. I idly picked up a jar of Nutella and was shocked to find it was advocating itself as part …

A week of reading food labels
Thursday, 14 Jan, 2010 – 8:29 | 3 Comments
A week of reading food labels

Our ‘Change the World Wednesday’ challenge has begun again for 2010, thanks to Reduce Footprints.
Each week, we are set a challenge to make our lives a bit greener, a bit healthier and altogether more eco …

Price vs principles - 6 tips for eating organic on a budget
Monday, 4 Jan, 2010 – 5:00 | 4 Comments
Price vs principles - 6 tips for eating organic on a budget

Despite a recession, it seems organic shoppers are committed and loyal. Organic sales increased by 1.7% during 2008 while overall retail sales dropped by 1.8%
Unfortunately, the truth is, most organic food is more expensive than …