Musings
Deep Dive into Kenyan Coffee
Despite its proximity to Ethiopia, coffee was not introduced into Kenya till the late 19th century by European missionaries. In the early 1900s all plantations were owned by the European settlers with labour provided by the local people at no or minimal cost. Today some...
Deep Dive into Kenyan Coffee
Despite its proximity to Ethiopia, coffee was not introduced into Kenya till the late 19th century by European missionaries. In the early 1900s all plantations were owned by the European settlers with labour provided by the local people at no or minimal cost. Today some...
Deep Dive into Ethiopian Coffee
It is believed that coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia in the 9th century by a goat herder who noticed that his goats became quite active after consuming coffee cherries. Unable to contain his excitement, he shared his findings with the monks at the local...
Deep Dive into Ethiopian Coffee
It is believed that coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia in the 9th century by a goat herder who noticed that his goats became quite active after consuming coffee cherries. Unable to contain his excitement, he shared his findings with the monks at the local...
Conflict avocados are not alone
Earlier this year I was fortunate to see Fernando Laposse’s 40 metre long tapestry, Conflict Avocados, at the NGV triennial exhibition. The tapestry alongside a documentary, raises awareness of the struggles faced by the people of Mexico due to the avocado trade. It was a...
Conflict avocados are not alone
Earlier this year I was fortunate to see Fernando Laposse’s 40 metre long tapestry, Conflict Avocados, at the NGV triennial exhibition. The tapestry alongside a documentary, raises awareness of the struggles faced by the people of Mexico due to the avocado trade. It was a...
Fresh is best is something we hear quite often ...
Coffee berries are a fruit and as such freshness may refer to the harvest date. Coffee around the world is harvested throughout the year but the tyranny of distance means that many coffee beans do not arrive in Australia for 3-4 months post harvest and...
Fresh is best is something we hear quite often ...
Coffee berries are a fruit and as such freshness may refer to the harvest date. Coffee around the world is harvested throughout the year but the tyranny of distance means that many coffee beans do not arrive in Australia for 3-4 months post harvest and...
Protecting our planet’s future
The EU deforestation laws are a step in the right direction to ensuring our planet is protected for future generations. In 2023 the EU implemented rules to guarantee that products EU citizens consume do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation worldwide. The main contributor...
Protecting our planet’s future
The EU deforestation laws are a step in the right direction to ensuring our planet is protected for future generations. In 2023 the EU implemented rules to guarantee that products EU citizens consume do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation worldwide. The main contributor...
Embracing the slow movement
I am a foodie through and through so the Stanley Tucci travel show “Searching for Italy”, had me salivating at ciao. In the episode showcasing the Piedmont region, Stanley interviews the founder of a culinary school that heralds the slow food movement. It launched in...
Embracing the slow movement
I am a foodie through and through so the Stanley Tucci travel show “Searching for Italy”, had me salivating at ciao. In the episode showcasing the Piedmont region, Stanley interviews the founder of a culinary school that heralds the slow food movement. It launched in...
Wanting to elevate your home brewing game witho...
With so many different tools on the market that all claim to make a better brew. It’s quite overwhelming to know which one provides biggest bang for buck. We accepted the challenge and tried and tested numerous things over the last 6 months to try...
Wanting to elevate your home brewing game witho...
With so many different tools on the market that all claim to make a better brew. It’s quite overwhelming to know which one provides biggest bang for buck. We accepted the challenge and tried and tested numerous things over the last 6 months to try...
New year's resolutions
Tis the season for resolutions and what would the month of January be if no consideration were given to our personal growth goals for the year ahead. I’m always struck by how many of my friends and family are always looking to make more time...
New year's resolutions
Tis the season for resolutions and what would the month of January be if no consideration were given to our personal growth goals for the year ahead. I’m always struck by how many of my friends and family are always looking to make more time...