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My friend Kerry sells organic cotton t-shirts and I think that’s cool

July 24, 2015 By EatWellTravelOften Leave a Comment

I’ve posted on Facebook before about the pair of jean’s I bought from a well-known store in town. They were that dark blue denim, a rich deep colour that I loved. I washed them before use (please ALWAYS wash your clothes before you wear them as they are often sprayed with chemicals to help preserve them during shipping), then put them on for the first time. After a while wearing my new jeans I became aware of a strong chemical smell. It eventually became so disconcerting I took them … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, My green heart Tagged With: Australian made, azo dyes, chemical exposure, chemical free clothing, cotton, My Heat Beats Green, Northey Street Markets, organic clothing, organic cotton, organic cotton clothing, organic t-shirts, organic tees, sustainable clothing, t-shirts, toxic clothing

My hipster laundry mat

March 28, 2015 By EatWellTravelOften Leave a Comment

So my washing machine broke (gah!). I put it off as long as I could, but when the bathtub was full up of dirty washing I could deny it no more. Time. To visit. The LAUNDRY MAT. I can’t think laundry mat without recalling that sexy advert from the eighties, yeah this one Might happen right? I haven’t hung out in a laundry mat since my backpacker days. And when the house flooded and I had to wash every piece of clothing and linen I owned (that was a long day). I ventured in. And it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, My green heart Tagged With: adventure every day, hipster, laundry mat, washing, washing machine

Backyard bee keeping

May 8, 2014 By EatWellTravelOften 2 Comments

Paul Wood

I dream of getting a block of land, building a tiny house, planting an orchard, raising chickens and keeping bees. On Tuesday night I had my first insight into the world of bee keeping. I went to a workshop by Inspired Living Events to hear Paul Wood from Brisbane Backyard Bees share his joy for these busy little honey makers. Paul makes and sells a type of bee hive which is suitable for backyard bee keeping, called a Top Bar Hive. Top Bar Hives are based on an ancient Greek design … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, My green heart Tagged With: bee keeping, Brisbane, Brisbane Backyard Bees, honey, honey bees, Inspired Living Events, Paul Wood

Living Big in a Tiny House

October 15, 2013 By EatWellTravelOften 1 Comment

While in New Zealand I had coffee with a super inspiring guy called Bryce Langston, who is working on a project to build a tiny house. Bryce and his partner Melissa have decided to downsize. Like really downsize. To a home that is only 2.6m x 5m, so small it fits on a trailer (part of its appeal). Bryce says the tiny house is a way to simplify their life, reduce their environmental footprint and avoid being yoked with a massive mortgage debt. Their tiny house will be completely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, My green heart Tagged With: Bryce Langston, Living Big in a Tiny House, living off grid, sustainability, tiny house

Green School Bali

August 22, 2013 By EatWellTravelOften 2 Comments

Yesterday I did a tour with Green Village, which included a visit to Green School Bali, touted as the most sustainable school on earth. We also visited a chocolate factory, bamboo factory, and the spectacular Spring House – a six story luxury villa set on the edge of a river. What do they all have in common? Bamboo. The story of this amazing bamboo story begins with a guy called John Hardy. John moved from Canada to Bali in the 70s and built a highly successful international jewellery … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, My green heart, Things to do in Bali Tagged With: Bali, bamboo, bamboo buildings, Big Tree Farms, building with bamboo, chocloate factory, eco building, green build, green school, Green School Bali, Green Village, John Hardy, organic chocoate, Spring House, sustainability

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How does traditional Italian #pizza cooked for you How does traditional Italian #pizza cooked for you in your own backyard sound?!

We meet expert pizza maker Flavio at the birthday party for @goldcoastfoodandwines last night. 

Flavio set up his 2 mobile pizza ovens and stoked them up with wood, ready to take our orders.  His delicious pizza is cooked in just 90 seconds in the blisteringly hot ovens. 

I love a bit of theatre with dinner... his hand kneaded dough is tossed in the air and stretched, then layered with alllll the tasty things... ham, mozzarella, mushrooms, truffle oil and fresh basil. 

The pizzas were delicious and disappeared as fast as Flavio could make them. This is a seriously fun way to cater for events guys! 

@flavio_pizzacatering #flaviopizzacatering #bestpizza #nomnom
A cracking morning on the #GoldCoast. So lucky to A cracking morning on the #GoldCoast. So lucky to live here! Off on an early morning adventure! Boy I miss being on the water 💙 #witaustralia
Went to a fabulous long lunch today, hosted by @qt Went to a fabulous long lunch today, hosted by @qtgoldcoast and showcasing produce from @tommerupsdairyfarm from the #ScenicRim. The chef-prepared meal was a paddock to plate feast that started with pea and ham soup, smoked ham hock terrine and goats cheese tart. Damper rolls served with a slab of delicious cultured butter. Pork 3 ways with crunchy duck fat potatos. Finishing with Creme fraiche mousse, lemon curd and fresh berries.
Kay and Dave from Tommerups dinned with guests at the long table, sharing stories about their farm and produce between courses. Afterwards their produce was available for purchase and I went home with a full and happy belly and cultured butter, bacon and yoghurt with bush honey. I cant think of many better ways to spend a Sunday! There are more long lunches planned at QT so if this sounds a bit of you stay tuned for new events.
#qthotel #tommerupsdairyfarm #paddocktoplate
Cheers to Friyay! With a delicious #ginfizz at @ba Cheers to Friyay! With a delicious #ginfizz at @balterhq
You can drive onto the beach here at #sellicksbeac You can drive onto the beach here at #sellicksbeach in #Adelaide so lots of folks park up for the day. Beautiful clear blue water... but too cold for this Gold Coaster 😜
Not Italy! Called on a few wineries today... whe Not Italy! 

Called on a few wineries today... when in Rome 🍷
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