by kathleenmurphy | Mar 25, 2013 | Nutrition, Tales from my life
As children, my brother and I were often given half an avocado to snack on. Mum would drizzle a little vinegar onto each half, hand us a spoon, then sit us outside on the steps and leave us to to the important business of avocado devouring. Happy days. I’m...
by kathleenmurphy | Feb 18, 2013 | Environmental health, Family Health
I did a wonderful thing on the weekend. It was a real treat and I wish you all could have been there. On Saturday I went to Town Hall and sat in on the Real Food Forum. US farmer, lecturer, author and all-round-excellent-individual Joel Salatin was the feature act. He...
by kathleenmurphy | Feb 7, 2013 | Environmental health, Family Health, Research
I talk to people about food and health, most days. I discuss how one affects the other, and why it’s important to be aware of this link. However, what we also all need to be aware of are the chemicals and preservatives found in our foods – often without us...
by kathleenmurphy | Jan 23, 2013 | Digestive health
Soooo, it’s come to my attention that this is Fabulous Fermentation Week. And while we are now halfway through said week, it is not done with entirely. Happy days. Have you been keeping up with this event? I think it’s an awesome initiative! Created by...
by kathleenmurphy | Jan 2, 2013 | Tales from my life
I have had two showers today, and I predict one more coming. At least. What? What! It’s HOT you guys! Not to mention the fact that over the last week at dusty, sweaty Woodford we were on shower rations, courtesy of record crowds and very low water stores. So....
