Where does your food come from?

It's simple really -- do you want food that's clean, fresh and supports local industry?


For the sake of convenience, do you purchase "fresh" produce that's been stored for months in cold-stores, with the result that you're eating a nutritionally degraded product; furthermore, do you chose products that have been stored long-term in overseas cold-stores? Vegies and fruit from China, India, South America, Philippines? Meat products from New Zealand and United States?


If you are unable to grow your own produce (-- you'd be surprised how much you can grow in a small space! Check out your local library for information on how to start), and find the prices at organic food stores beyond your means -- consider the local farmers' market as a source for your staples. Apart from them providing a bloody great day out, you'll find produce that fresh, largely organic, bio-diverse, and provides a livelihood for local growers.



Live your love for yourself and your neighbours this weekend!




*`* More on growing stuff another time *`*

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Too much is never enough?

One of the premier Gold Coast hotels hosted me in grand style this week -- everything was very lovely, shiny and high-end. This opulence gave some delegates and guests permission to over-consume, however. Masses of leftovers were ferried back to the kitchens, presumably destined for the rubbish bins, as Australian law forbids donation of restaurant leftovers to the forgotten and invisible needy in the community.

The freegans have got it right -- eat off the laps of the wealthy, and prevent obscene waste! Consider this folks -- if we produced just what we need, and shared the excess we'd go a way to redressing some of the inequities in our world, and our health and psyches would benefit as well. 

Bellies wouldn't go hungry as often, and the spirit and action of generosity would expand our hearts. Surfers’ to me is a soulless city, despite the beauty of it's location. Not being a tourist, I'm immune to "tourist destinations", I guess; I was glad to get back to a humbler way of life. Food waste image care of treehugger.com