Category Archives: The Organic Place

No Plastic Bags Here: Five Reasons We Are Cleaner And Greener

Five Reasons Why You Should Eat Seasonally

In the wake of the plastic bag ban, most of us have come to appreciate that we need greener everyday habits to ensure the longevity of our environment. While the majority of supermarkets are only getting on board now, The Organic Place has been advocating for cleaner and greener produce, materials and procedures from the […]

10 Benefits of Eating Organic Food

10 Benefits of Eating Organic Food

  At some point or another, we have probably questioned the difference between organic and conventional produce. Was it really that much healthier? The answer, I learned, was a resounding ‘yes’. Here are ten excellent reasons why you should choose to eat organic now. It is fresher Organic produce is purchased fresh from farmers. At […]

Organic vs Certified Organic – your questions answered

Organic Fruit

Ever wonder what the difference between organic and certified organic is? Is there even a difference? And what does certified organic really mean? Let us clear up the confusion: What’s the difference between ‘organic’ and ‘certified organic’? Put simply, anyone can claim to be ‘organic’ but in order to trust that they really are they […]

Easy Breaky Quiches

We’re all guilty of skipping breakfast sometimes because we’re so busy rushing to get everyone off to school and work. With these Easy Breaky Quiches you can have a protein rich, healthy meal ready to go every morning. When you’re doing your bacon and eggs on the weekend, just spend a little longer in the […]

Beef Nachos

What could be better for family movie night than Beef Nachos? This favourite snack can be easily made into a filling meal. Simply add some protein to the sauce for an extra ample layer. You could make individual plates or bowls for each family member or you might choose a larger plate for everyone to […]

Peter’s Paella

Peter’s Paella is a classic Spanish dish that the whole family will love. You can pack it with any number of vegetables, meat or seafood. The spices give the rice an authentic flavour. My father-in-law, Peter, is not Spanish himself but he has taken this on as his signature dish after the family visited Spain […]