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Tag Archives: Philosophy
Quick Pick: Urban Organic
Have you heard of the new internet TV show Urban Organic? Each episode is a 3 to 5 minute, professionally produced, interesting snapshot of what’s happening in the urban agriculture scene.
Posted in Environment, Ethics, Food, Gardening, Inspiration, Local, Quick Pick
Tagged Environment, ethics, Farming, Food, Gardening, Inspiration, Internet, Local, Local food, Make your own, Organic, Philosophy, TV, Vegetables
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The great Australian milk scandal
Last week there was a bit of a milk commotion in the Australian press. Did you know that up to 16 % of milk (which only has one ingredient listed on the label: milk) is actually a substance known as … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks, Environment, Ethics, Food
Tagged Australia, Drinks, Environment, ethics, Food, Milk, Organic, Philosophy, Vegetarian
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Chicken confessions
I became a vegetarian at the ripe old age of eight. Or should I say I became an ethical vegetarian then because, though my mother was very understanding, trying to provide a meat and meatless meal each night for her … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Ethics, Food, Recipe, Uncategorized
Tagged Australia, Cooking, Dinner, ethics, Farmer's market, Farmers' markets, Food, Life, Philosophy, Recipes, Summer
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In the aftermath of the floods
I think by now most, if not all, of you would have heard about the recent flooding and cyclone Yasi in Australia. In particular, you probably heard about the floods in Brisbane and Queensland. At the time I didn’t say … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Ethics, Food, Local, Uncategorized
Tagged Australia, Environment, ethics, Food, Fruit, Philosophy, Summer, Vegetables
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The generic brand conundrum
Generic brands. They are everywhere and they are growing in market share. When I was younger it seemed pretty simple. On basic staples there wasn’t much, if any difference in quality, but the prices were often much lower. And the … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Ethics, Food
Tagged Cooking, Environment, ethics, Food, Health, Philosophy
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