The Walkthrough

Banishing the hungry ghost

There is always room to ponder over war fare, child labor, chemical fertilisers and unfair working conditions. And while I don’t watch the news, I keep a eye out for the activities of big businesses, manufacturers, and farms, and tend to look at whether they are working with nature or turning away from it. I try to focus on the positive actions of others, so that I may be inspired to create myself, but occasionally I need to dabble in the darker side of humanity so I can keep my awareness levels in check and acknowledge the problems to which humanity faces.

Flax crackers

When we try to quit processed foods, the first craving is always for “something crunchy”. These crackers are not only crunchy, though: they are pure healthy fats, protein, and fibre. Get your guilty(less) crunchy treat, feel really sated, and enjoy some free Omega 3 in the process! I know making crackers from scratch sounds like…

Overnight oats – the right way

Reading the book “The Art of Fermentation” by Sandor E. Katz, I discovered that I’ve been doing overnight oats wrong my whole life! Like other grains and pulses, oats are very nourishing (and yummy!) food. But they also contain layers of anti-nutrients that are… well… not so nourishing for humans. That is why our wise…

Chickpea and Quinoa, dinner and lunch sorted

A hearty bowl of grain and pulses with lots of vegetables is a year-round delicious, nourishing meal, and a simple way to include more beans in our diet. Another great thing about this recipe is that it tastes great hot OR cold: one of those life-saving dishes to make for a cosy dinner and take…

Easy guide on how to cook rice

Let’s not sugarcoat this: rice is a bit of a diva. So you look for information, but the way people talk about how complicated rice is, can make everything even more intimidating. I promise not to do that: today’s conversation is about how simple rice can be, once you understand it a little! Dry to…

How to use Soapnuts

Soapberries (also called soapnuts) are a low-waste and biodegradable alternative to conventional cleaning. In a search to live more sustainably and conscious at home these berries are a holy grail.  Soapberries are the fruit of the Sapindus mukorossi tree – hailing from India and Nepal. The small fruit contains saponin which is essentially the soap…

Uses for Chamomille hydrosol

What is a Hydrosol? Hydrosols or floral water is what is left over after the water or steam distiliation of essential oils. Under heat, the distilled water turns to steam and extracts the essesntial oils of the plant and eventually condenses back into water, but having moved through the plant matter, the water captures other…

The rabbit hole

Best know, that if it’s in the shop, we have researched it, but occasionally things slip through our fingers and we have to back track. At the moment we are chasing an amazing product (they sent samples) which they’ve said is organic so I asked for the organic certification. It’s been three weeks and I’ve…

Low-waste and Organic Marmalade Recipe

A recipe for a low-waste marmalade and cleaner all in one!  Ingredients: Organic Citrus peels (lemon, lime or orange) Organic Honey or another sweetener like agave Water Method: Save your peels and leave them to simmer in enough water to cover them, plus a bit more.  Once your peels are tender (after 10-15 minutes), drain…