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where's the bycatch?

Posted by Simon Bryant

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Depending on who's data you believe there seems to be a growing awareness that the species that appear on most menus and the fishing methods employed for these fish are simply not sustainable. Not too far down the track we will be increasingly turning to fish that during my early...

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eat local?

Posted by Simon Bryant

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The issues surrounding food miles can be complex. I'm a believer in a rough appropriation of the so called 100 mile diet, give or take a few miles here and there. While not perfect, it is still a useful tool to apply when buying most produce because it's still the...

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sustainable food

Posted by Simon Bryant

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Sustainable ethically sourced produce is the start of good cooking. You just can't turn rubbish into a good dish. If I don't know where my food comes from and the impact caused by its production, then I am already a little reluctant to cook with it. With most produce the...

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the problem with dogs...

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Throughout most of the world, dogs are considered to be companion animals, not food sources, yet the eating of dog meat is widely practised in a few countries in Asia. The production, transport and slaughter of dogs and cats for food involves methods that severely compromise the welfare of these...

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