In a time where green is the new black and clean eating is the new wholefoods hash tag, let's take a look back at Australia’s journey in organic food. But before we do, let me tell you that I was politely fed canned soybeans and boarding school food so it is no wonder that I embarked on a culinary journey as a child where I grew up at the restaurant table in Melbourne during the gastronomic boom of the late 1970s. Developing my passion for regional Asian cuisine through language and travel, I … [Read more...] about Australia’s organic food journey
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Are Organics the new Prada?
This article was first published in the Echo, Byron Bay 2011. The natural procession of organic foods swelling our national shelves has given rise to a new breed of health-hungry consumers. 

Gone are the peace-loving hippy associations once hyper-linked with healthy food. This neutralised carbon copy offsets the once guilt-racked minds of inner urban supermarket mother as they wade through a sea of processed, nutrient-enriched consumables with magical claims. The organic shopper's basket … [Read more...] about Are Organics the new Prada?
The sceptic’s guide to healthy eating
Can healthy food be fun? Great to chat with Dani Valent who rounded up fellow food-lovers to find the fun side of eating well for The Age, Epicure 24/9/13. Original article here. Â Feature Photo: Steven Stewart. Obviously, I want to be healthy. If I'm sick, how am I going to get to restaurants, sit up straight for hours and heave the dessert spoon to my mouth? But I don't believe healthy eating should be too complicated. I don't want to count anything, weigh stuff (especially myself) or … [Read more...] about The sceptic’s guide to healthy eating
Are Organics the New Prada?
This article was first published in the Byron Bay Echo, November 2008 ©2012SamanthaGowing The natural procession of organic foods swelling our national shelves has given rise to a new breed of health-hungry consumers. Gone are the peace-loving hippy associations once hyper linked with healthy food. This neutralised carbon copy offsets the once guilt-racked minds of inner urban supermarket mums as they wade through a sea of processed, nutrient enriched consumables with magical … [Read more...] about Are Organics the New Prada?