Food Waste Story on Radio National.

This feature was aired today on the Life Matters program, Radio National: you can listen to it online at: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/stories/2009/2652423.htm


"How much food do you reckon you waste?

It's probably more than you think - most of us underestimate how much perfectly good food we throw away, and how much we let spoil without eating.
If you're like me, you're chucking out mouldy bread, over-ripe fruit and soggy lettuce.

If you've got a fridge like mine - which turns the vegies into iceblocks unless you're quick - you're turfing a few of them too.

Even worse are the meals that are cooked and not finished. That really does push my guilt button. Maybe yours too.

But here's the thing, most of the food wasted isn't happening at your place. It's wasted before you even get it in your hot little hands..."

Food Investigators program

Hello All,

In case you don't already know there is a very interesting program on SBS at 7:30pm on Wednesday nights called the Food Investigators. Unfortunately, I have missed nearly all episodes as I am feeding and putting my baby girl into bed. The good news is that you can watch all episodes on the SBS website and there are also links to recipes and information about many cuisines.

Karen.

Seafood and Sustainability

I've just read Loving Fish, This Time With the Fish in Mind
by food guru and New York Times columnist Mark Bittman. The article is about the world's depleting fishstocks and the difficulties involved in knowing how to purchase fish so that you're not contributing to the problem. It's actually quite alarming - I suspect we live in a bit of a la la land here in Sydney as far as how sustainable our seafood supply is.

The Australian Marine Conservation Society have published Australia's Sustainable Seafood Guide to help consumers navigate through the murky depths of ethical fish consumption. I'm going to purchase a copy (they're about 10 bucks) and will let you know what it says in a future post. It's a shame that you have to buy it and can't access the guide online. If anyone knows of another source of information for what seafood to avoid and what to buy in Australia then please post or comment below and let us all know!

Tour Of The White House Organic Garden

From the White House's YouTube Channel - Ryan Howard of the World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies (no idea what they are - obviously some high profile American Sportsman) recently got a tour of the new White House garden and spoke with White House chef Sam Kass about the importance of a healthy diet.