Alisha is our new administration officer at The Organic Place but she is no stranger to an organic lifestyle. Very early on in life, Alisha cottoned on to the fact that her body reacted badly to pesticides. Ever since she could cook for herself, Alisha has purchased organic produce. She loves that her family reap […]
Hands up if your children love ice cream? Hands up if you get the guilts dishing it out for dessert multiple nights in a row? Guilty as charged here. My children will ask for ice cream every day of the week, whether it is thirty plus degrees or three degrees! Strange little weirdos. . .Their […]
Joanna is an avid gardener and studies environmental science. She was dealing with a myriad of health issues when she decided to make a dramatic change to a Whole Food Plant Based Diet. This huge lifestyle change brought Joanna increased wellness as well as peace of mind that her diet was not only supporting herself […]
How good is walking to the fridge on a hot sunny day to find a salad fully made and ready to go? No faffing and chopping when your’e starving, and no limp lettuce from being pre-prepared too early. Just a crisp, delicious bowl of yum Salads in jars are going to deliver that directly to […]
This Green Bean Risotto is a wonderfully easy meal with the delicious hint of pesto. It is perfect for a meat-free Spring dinner with a side of fresh salad but could also be incorporated with a favourite cut of meat. The method below is for traditional cooking but it doesn’t take long to get it […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and with one in eight women being diagnosed before they reach the age of eighty six, it is something we just cannot ignore. The Organic Place is a workplace that employs many women and the communities to whom we deliver our products includes women from various backgrounds, careers and […]
As we finally exit the coldness of Winter, the truth can be seen – my coat isn’t the only layer I need to shed. I’ve been doing some serious eating over the colder months and indulging my sweet tooth probably more than necessary. A chocolate girl at heart, cacao is usually my go-to but I’m […]
Who can say no to a hearty salad on a hot day? Something refreshing and cooling, but also hefty enough to stop us raiding the refrigerator an hour later is just about the holy grail of salads. Who, then, could say no to a salad that can do all that, but also be served in […]
Asparagus is divine no matter how you prepare it – and it’s often the simplest recipes that allow this seasonal treat to really shine. Asparagus season is so brief, but when you get tired of steaming with butter and salt (if that’s even possible!), roasting or grilling this wondrous veg is a welcome change. Add […]
