by josephine | Jun 13, 2017 | Blog, Other Stuff
The recent ABC series ‘War on Waste’ (see Nutrimatters May 2017) seems to have made an impact on viewers with many realising that most take-away coffee cups are not recyclable. More environmentally friendly versions have become the latest trend....
by josephine | May 29, 2017 | Blog, Kitchen Garden
Making your own homegrown dried oregano takes a little time, but the aroma makes it well worth the effort! Oregano is best planted in January/February and harvested in 6-8 weeks (March/April). When flowers appear, pick long strands of the oregano. Cut entire stalks...
by josephine | May 28, 2017 | Blog, Nutrition
Want to discover how to make a dairy free, gluten free, vegan version of cream? Ingredients: 1 cup raw, unsalted cashews 2 1/2 cups water 1 Tb honey Method: Soak the cashews in 2 cups of water for 3-5 hours (or even overnight). Drain the cashews. Place the cashews...
by josephine | May 22, 2017 | Blog, Other Stuff
Are you looking for a lunch box that is neither plastic or glass? Then look no further. ‘LunchBots’ make a range of food grade stainless steel lunch boxes, ’rounds’ (great for liquids, yoghurt), and thermal containers.These lunch boxes tick all...
by josephine | May 22, 2017 | Blog, Other Stuff
In July 2017, a container deposit scheme (CDS) for plastic and glass drink bottles and aluminium cans will be introduced in NSW as a way to reduce litter and encourage recycling. South Australia has had a scheme since 1977 and the NT since 2011. Queensland and the ACT...
