Dubrovnik, Croatia Initial Thoughts: My first impression of Dubrovnik was of pure white. I was amazed by the never ending white stone – the buildings, the columns, the cobblestones, the churches, the clock towers, the city walls. All radiant white under the blinding sun. The … [Read more...]
Becoming an Omnivore
It was a cold and rainy night in the Belfast, Northern Ireland. I was tucked into a wood paneled booth in the serendipitously named Bishop Restaurant. In front of me was a plate of fish and chips, a side of mushy peas and a hot cuppa tea. I took a deep breath and a tentative … [Read more...]
What Is Agroforestry?
All around me I could see a lush forest filled with diverse plant and animal species. From afar it looked like a wild, unclaimed piece of land. However, I would soon find out it was actually a highly productive, cultivated coffee plantation. This four acre organic farm was no … [Read more...]
Five Beers, Five Brands, Five Countries in Southeast Asia
Today I'm keeping things lighthearted. While I've got plenty more stories about how food shapes our experience of cultures and landscapes, they will have to wait because this post is all about the fun, silly topic of brands of beer in Southeast Asia! A Locavore's Guide to Beer … [Read more...]
A City Where I Felt At Home: Zadar, Croatia
Zadar & Plitvice Lakes, Croatia Initial Thoughts: Our ferry sailed into Zadar just as the sun started to slowly creep up over the island-dotted waters. The sky was filled with every conceivable shade of red, orange, purple and blue. The quiet harbour was slowly coming to … [Read more...]
Planting the Seeds of Change with Urban Agriculture
Everywhere I look I see gardens overflowing with life. As I walk the grounds, I encounter raised beds brimming with leafy greens. I follow the trail of pea shoots and zucchini vines as they climb out of tubs and crawl along the side of buildings. I peer into milk crates and … [Read more...]
My Adventure Picking Strawberries In Canada
Nothing heralds the turn of the season quite like the sudden abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. As the days lengthen, nature comes alive. Bright red tomatoes ripened on the vine, fragrant bunches of herbs, sweet berries dripping with juice - these are the sensory … [Read more...]
Learning to Value Every Grain of Rice
The scene was incredibly beautiful from afar. The fields were sparsely dotted with villagers wearing traditional straw hats and wielding machetes by hand. The glowing, radiant tones of the early morning sun flooded with fields with gold. The rice dried in perfect bundles while … [Read more...]