The Story Behind Cashew Nuts
April 27, 2018
While travelling in Thailand and Myanmar I discovered how cashew nuts are grown and processed. … More The Story Behind Cashew Nuts
Category: Food
31 Days of Plastic
March 1, 2018
Over 31 days in January and February, I attempted to collect all the plastic I would normally throw out (or recycle). I consciously tried to avoid single-use plastic, but I still amassed an extortionate volume of plastic. Bearing in mind that virtually everything comes plastic-wrapped or bagged in Thailand, where I’m living, and often plastic-free … More 31 Days of Plastic
The Quest for the Reusable Straw
February 19, 2018
I finally found it! A reusable metal straw sitting atop the ultimate refreshing tropical drink. My taste buds and sustainability brain rejoice! But that’s not all. I’ve also found a place that uses biogas produced from food waste to cook the most glorious vegetarian food without the obligatory spoonfuls of sugar and msg found elsewhere; food … More The Quest for the Reusable Straw
The Ethical Carnivore
January 15, 2018
I briefly met Louise Gray, author of The Ethical Carnivore a couple of years ago at a friend’s birthday dinner at her Bruntsfield flat in Edinburgh. It was a ‘potluck’ style affair, where everyone brings something to share. I remember tasting one of Louise’s yummy venison sausages, while being told that she shot the deer, … More The Ethical Carnivore
Where the Magic Happens
November 19, 2017
Hello cute little banana leaf package! So neatly wrapped up! What might you be hiding inside? A delectable treasure? Shall I try you? Ok then! But… what are you? With my Thai being limited to saying sawatdee ka (hello) and khop kuhn ka (thank you) it was difficult to extract further information about the mystery … More Where the Magic Happens
An Ethical Yarn 