Archive for the ‘Food’ category

Food Foraging in Ottery

Posted July 4th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).

The herbs and natural food forage event is taking place at an organic farm near Ottery St Mary in Devon on Saturday 10th July 2010. There will be a two-hour walk around the farm during which two experts will guide people on what wild foods and herbs can be collected and eaten.
See http://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/news/join_the_food_forage_1_489722

Bristol Eco Veggie Fayre May 2010

Posted May 15th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).

Don’t miss the Bristol Eco Veggie Fayre on Sat 29th and Sunday 30th May 2010 – click here for details.

PROSECUTIONS DEMANDED FOR SLAUGHTERHOUSE CRUELTY: ANIMAL AID RELEASES NEW COVERT FILM
Animal Aid today has released footage taken covertly at the Soil Association-approved Sturminster Newton abattoir in Dorset. This is the sixth UK slaughterhouse to be filmed by the campaign group, and the footage shows serious welfare failings and three significant breaches of the law. The [...]

Sustainable Ottery is flabbergasted that EDDC’s Development Management Committee voted in favour of a full 20,000 sq ft Sainsbury store in Ottery at its meeting on 15 April. This decision went against the combined wisdom of EDDC’s own planning officers, the retail specialists GVA Grimley, and English Heritage who all recommended a smaller store. It [...]

Bombay Potatoes Recipe

Posted April 11th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).

We held our first fundraiser last night for the East Devon Green Party. We had a curry night with about 25 people attending and some absolutely delicious food made by our core members. Here’s the recipe for my bombay potatoes:
Bombay Potatoes
These simple spiced potatoes are one of the most popular Indian side dishes. Serve as [...]

GM FOOD: FACTS NOT CROPS

Posted April 5th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).

The EC has just allowed GM crops into Europe, ignoring the concerns of the public. I’ve signed the Avaaz petition for independent research and a moratorium on GM crop development. With 1 million citizens’ signatures, we can make an official legal request to the European Commission. Sign here and let’s get to 1 million.
The [...]

Have you seen the new Greenpeace video about Nestle? Click here if not.

Will Sheringham have a Tesco or an Eco Store?

Posted March 8th, 2010 by sharon. Comments (2).

Sheringham awaits its fate. As North Norfolk District Council decides whether to permit a new Tesco supermarket in the heart of this largely unspoiled seaside town, or to approve a rival proposal for a new form of an environmentally friendly food store set on the edge of the town centre and championed by Clive Hay-Smith, a local [...]

Thanks to Geoff (East Devon Greens) for suggesting watching The End of the Line last night. I was happily having my usual Saturday night veggie curry when the blood started flowing or should I say literally gushing. As an ex vet nurse I’m not squeamish in the slightest, but I was shocked by the way [...]

During the run up to the General Election, I’m being emailed every day by various organisations asking me (and other election candidates) to endorse their manifestos, sign their pledges and fill in their questionnaires. Here’s one of the latest issues I’m happy to endorse as a candidate for the Green Party here in East Devon.
CAMRA, [...]