Personal waste reduction
As Australians we are some of the largest waste contributors in the world. It is estimated that each Australian family produces enough waste to fill a three bedroom house – gross! While waiting for better […]
food
A meatless day keeps the doctor away
In recent months, WHO (World Health Organisation) has released the shocking news that consuming processed meat and red meat increases the risk of cancers, including bowel cancer. In other words, we need to eat less […]
Wisdom before Innovation
Is it any coincidence that NSW Youth Week is preceded by Seniors Week? Well, they do say ‘age before beauty’, but I prefer to think of it more as ‘wisdom leading innovation’… in other words, […]
Easy Seedy Bread
This is not a traditional bread. Adapted from a “paleo-esque” recipe by my good friend Sally at SassyBites, it has no yeast, no wheat flour, and it’s definitely not soft and fluffy inside. However, it’s […]
Inner Best: Black Poison
In 2012 husband and wife team Davide and Trish Salmeri started Black Poison out of a garage. As they now celebrate their first birthday in their beautifully designed Five Dock café, Ciao asks the secret […]
Cooking by candlelight
On the weekend, I met up with my friends Nathalie and Reece, who had spent the day running around Sydney filming a campaign to get Malcolm Turnbull to turn off the lights in his house. […]
At home with Tim Silverwood
Founder of Take 3, Tim Silverwood is an environmental advocate and keen surfer who encourages waste reduction. How did you become an environmental activist? I studied sustainability at university and always wanted to work in […]
Sticky cinnamon buns
Many years ago, my lovely Minnesotan sister-in-law introduced me to the joys of Danish kanelsnegle. I like to think I have finally mastered her recipe, which was no mean feat, considering it involved deciphering the […]
Roadtest: Recipes for Harmony
Emma tried her hand at a few of the delicious meals included in this year’s official Harmony Day Cookbook, creating a multicultural and celebratory feast. Shish Taouk – Lebanon I am a big fan of […]
Food is a feminist issue
So how does fourth-wave feminism relate to food? This week, two things happened. Firstly, a fantastic T-shirt with the slogan ‘The Future is Female’ I’d ordered online from an LA shop arrived. Secondly, a friend […]