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MAY 2012 ISSUE
A few years ago, Vancouverites Grant Baldwin and Jen Rustemeyer decided to take on a daunting 365-day challenge. The rules: give up consumerism, and produce zero waste.
Thanks to my green keener pledge, I started thinking about jumping into the local food movement and using my small urban deck to grow some vegetables in containers. This led me to seek some candid advice from a former urban-dweller who recently gave up city life for greener pastures. Here’s what Brent Preston, co-founder of The New Farm, has to say about growing into a farming career.
Here is a recipe for a basic yogurt cheese, also known as labneh. It has a lot of healthy, beneficial bacteria in it, and, being yogurt, it is perfect for those who are lactose intolerant.
Barb Stegemann is an author, activist and entrepreneur. Barb is the founder of the fair trade perfume company, The 7 Virtues.
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used to improve the durability of materials without adding weight, is a current topic of environmental and health concern.
Using spelt flour instead of whole wheat gives these muffins more depth in flavour, and loads them with fibre and protein. The added ripe bananas provide natural sweetness, creating moist, tender and delicious muffins.
Kristen Ma is a pioneering force in natural skincare and cosmetics. Co-owner of four Pure + Simple spa, and author of Beauty: Pure + Simple, A Holistic Guide to Natural Beauty, Kristen demonstrates that healthy, glowing skin can be achieved through balance and the goodness of nature.
Here at Bamboo, we love to hear stories about people going out and taking charge. We would like to introduce you to Lilia Smelkova of Food Day.