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Foodie news with an environmental spin. Tackling today's environmental challenges, one meal at a time. |
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Where to shop?
May 13,2013
 You want to buy food that's better for you, your family, farmers, the environment, but you don't know where to go? Supermarkets ain't cutting it for you? Here's our quick guide to alternative food outlets, for every which type:
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Wild Weeds and Wine – a biodynamic earthly delight
April 02,2013
 ‘Biodynamic’... let’s face it; most people think that’s synonymous with ‘overpriced hyped-up organic’. But as Sustainable Table’s Event Coordinator Riki Edelsten learned at a recent dinner, biodynamics is an age-old agricultural method that aims to create a harmonious closed loop between the land, plants, animals and humans. And to “better the world and transcend where we are”.
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Go meat free for a week
March 06,2013
 Hold on to your broccoli stems kids, next week is officially Meat Free Week, 18 - 24th March! It's a week to celebrate a culinary world sans animal flesh. "Lamb chop move aside, it's MY time to shine", (said Mr Beetroot).
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For the Love of Food
December 05,2012
 In case you've had your head in a sand pit, we've just launched our latest book Seasonal Regional! In this Table Talk post, Seasonal Regional author Sarah Robins takes us on a journey through our changing food landscape, from the beginnings of the 'green revolution' to what we can do today, in our own homes, to help overcome our environmental (and health) issues. Read this excerpt from Seasonal Regional here...
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By Cassie D on
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
You want to buy food that's better for you, your family, farmers, the environment, but you don't know where to go? Supermarkets ain't cutting it for you? Here's our quick guide to alternative food outlets, for every which type:
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
‘Biodynamic’... let’s face it; most people think that’s synonymous with ‘overpriced hyped-up organic’. But as Sustainable Table’s Event Coordinator Riki Edelsten learned at a recent dinner, biodynamics is an age-old agricultural method that aims to create a harmonious closed loop between the land, plants, animals and humans. And to “better the world and transcend where we are”. Read More »
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By Cassie D on
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Hold on to your broccoli stems kids, next week is officially Meat Free Week, 18 - 24th March! It's a week to celebrate a culinary world sans animal flesh. "Lamb chop move aside, it's MY time to shine", (said Mr Beetroot).
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By Cassie D on
Thursday, December 06, 2012
In case you've had your head in a sand pit, we've just launched our latest book Seasonal Regional! In this Table Talk post, Seasonal Regional author Sarah Robins takes us on a journey through our changing food landscape, from the beginnings of the 'green revolution' to what we can do today, in our own homes, to help overcome our environmental (and health) issues. Read this excerpt from Seasonal Regional here...
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Wednesday, October 03, 2012
 Fondly referred to by the staff as ‘Gutso,’ this little piece of culinary wonder is presently simmering in the guts of the State Library of Victoria. Featuring numerous talks, tours and seminars there is also the added bonus of a High Tea option - yes, you can eat in the library - albeit delicately.
Gusto! opened on August 3rd and is an exhibition showcasing Melbourne’s development through the wining and dining scene as well as Victoria’s produce history. From images of the days-of-yore Coburg fish market to a carefully preserved Mietta’s menu this focus on food has been 2 years in the making, and is on show until April 2013.
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
Our trusty volunteer Samantha Wong takes us on a dining trip to one of Byron region's most delectable (and ethical) eating haunts...
What’s in a name? Quite a lot it would seem after spending an afternoon with the owners and head chef of Harvest Café & Deli in far northern New South Wales. Blessed with bountiful farms and only 10 minutes from the popular holiday town of Byron Bay, Kassia & Tristan Grier have rapidly built a healthy reputation and, subsequently, a loyal clientele in the regional dining scene by keeping the focus on the ingredients they serve...
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
 We’ve all heard that GM foods are here, in Australia, right now, and that we should avoid them. But what are GM foods, why are they such a concern and how do we avoid them? We asked the lovely Elsa Evers from the Truefood Network to spell it out for us in this two-part series...
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
In this second part of our two-part GM series, Truefood Network's Elsa Evers discusses the labelling of GM in Australia, the environmental and health implications of GM foods, and what we can do about the issue...
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Friday, June 22, 2012
 This modern life - the pace is crazy busy. We’re cramming as much as possible into one day, rushing from one appointment to the next, stopping only briefly to buy a sandwich, or a few sushi rolls, or a burger - that we proceed to shove down in the car or in front of the computer (which, the Mindful Foodie says, is a big no-no)...
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Monday, June 04, 2012
 This post has been updated: If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll most likely be familiar with one of our staple mantras for reducing your impact on the environment: Make Meat a Treat. Our website is full of evidence of the benefits of a veggie-centric diet on the environment, but what about on your body? How will it be affected if you reduce your intake of animal products? Sustainable Table's Sofia Strandberg delves into the world of micronutrients...
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By Cassie D on
Monday, June 04, 2012
 This week we invited The Mindful Foodie, aka Lesh Karan, to talk about living and eating, and how she does it, well, mindfully. Lesh is a freelance medical and health writer, with qualifications in pharmacy and medical science. She's also studying to be a Health Coach. We love her because whilst she has a background in Western science (so she 'gets' that world), her true passion lies in whole foods, holistic health and natural well being, all the while being mindful of the ethical and environmental considerations of the way we live and eat... and she makes chicken stock out of chicken feet...
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
 We LOVE finding people who love food. Even better when they love food AND the environment. So we were positively thrilled to come across Sam Proudley and her blog One Small Kitchen. One Small Kitchen is a collection of simple, real food recipes put together by Sam to celebrate her love of food and her desire to minimise her environmental impact through her food choices. Here she shares with us her philosophies and a damn delicious heart-warming soup recipe...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
 You may have noticed that we LOVE FOOD HATE WASTE. That’s because to us, getting the most out of our food doesn’t just save it from landfill or the compost bin, it helps us to appreciate and put more value on the food we do have. And that, my friends, is what will help keep the world going ‘round. So we thought we’d share with you a few ingenious ways to use food that’s on the way out: that wilted silver beet, the iffy milk, the way-too-mushy fruit. We’ll also answer the much pondered question – can you just cut and eat when it comes to mould on bread?
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Monday, May 21, 2012
 Did last week’s post on imported prawns make you a bit uneasy? You’re not alone. One enraged reader noted it was “bullshit”. Another commented they had no idea of the true breadth of the issues. Land clearing, human rights violations, murder... we can be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed when confronted with issues like these. We can retreat into a ‘what-can-little-ol’-me-do’ world.
At the risk of sounding a bit cheesy, it's true that together WE CAN make a difference.
So this week, Sofia Strandberg speaks with one Swedish organisation who has ushered in a new era of awareness and activism, in which a consumer boycott of the humble prawn has grown so powerful that supermarkets, restaurants, hotels and even Pizza Hut, yes, Pizza Hut, have taken a stand and turned their back on the controversial crustacean...
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By Cassie D on
Thursday, May 10, 2012
 So you're out at dinner, and the only thing on the menu that isn't from a hoofed animal is prawn. You don't feel like vegetarian tonight, so you go with the prawn dish. At least these little dudes haven't suffered in a slaughterhouse. And they don't exactly expel a lot of gas now do they? Surely they're a 'better' option than that meat dish. Think again.
Sustainable Table’s Sofia Strandberg takes a look at one of the world's most controversial industries, tropical prawn farming - an industry responsible for its fair share of environmental destruction, and one that is rife with severe human rights abuses...Read More »
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By Cassie D on
Monday, April 16, 2012
 This post has been updated: If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll most likely be familiar with one of our staple mantras for reducing your impact on the environment: Make Meat a Treat. Our website is full of evidence of the benefits of a veggie-centric diet on the environment, but what about on your body? How will it be affected if you reduce your intake of animal products? Sustainable Table's Sofia Strandberg delves into the world of micronutrients...
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By Cassie D on
Monday, December 05, 2011
 At Sustainable Table, we love people who are living and eating by a philosophy of mindfulness. Rohan Anderson is one such bloke. He's a Mindful Meat Eater (a term we just coined). His catch-phrase 'Make Meat a Treat' is a useful mantra for meat eaters who want to live more sustainably. Living with his family in Ballarat, Victoria, Rohan hunts, gathers or grows all his own food. His blog, Whole Larder Love, is a nourishing photo gallery of the amazing produce he sources and the scrumptious food he cooks up in turn. Rohan has a strong connection to the land, one most of us are sadly missing. Here, he shares with us his philosophy on food, why he hunts, and what sustainable living means to him...
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Interview with Angela Gioffre, founder of Organic Empire.
Angela is super passionate about organic farming, the health of her children, the planet and her customers. Her energy is infectious and her business model admirable. For Ange, it is all about connecting the farmer with the consumer, while offering convenience and sensational seasonal produce.Read More »
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By Cassie D on
Friday, October 07, 2011
If you haven't been to Tasmania here's your reason to cross the Bass: a quaint establishment set on five acres, The Agrarian Kitchen is a working farm that incorporates an extensive vegetable garden, orchard, berry patch, and herb garden - all grown using organic principles.
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By Cassie D on
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
 Eclectic tarts for eclectic tastes - if you heart Portuguese
tart then make your way to the 'rat. There's a triangular corner cafe on
Burnbank Street called Eclectic Tastes, and better still, the joint is focused
on producing beautiful food that is local and organic.
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By Cassie D on
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
I can't tell you how excited I was when Matthew Evans agreed to be interviewed for Econest. Think 'excitable child given a latte and a puppy and told she could eat all the lollies she could stomach and stay up all night'. Yes, indeed, I was very excited.
Former renowned food critic for the Sydney Morning Herald, Matthew Evans swapped fine dining for milking cows, and moved to his very own piece of land, called Puggle Farm in Cygnet Tasmania, where he lives happily in amongst beautiful bushland and clucking chickens.
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By Cassie D on
Monday, September 12, 2011
In today's modern industrialised society, it's a long long way from paddock to plate. The journey is always bad for the environment, and more often than not, bad news for the consumer too.
The average supermarket tomato is grown thousands of kilometres from where it ends up on the shelf. The dilemma?
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
Marianne (Maz) Cottle is a serious foodie, a passion which runs in the family. She has vivid memories of accompanying her mum to the market every Saturday, but when the Melbourne markets started becoming more popular and more and more like supermarkets, “with slick refurbishments and everything available all of the time”, she turned to farmers’ markets.Read More »
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