OVERVIEW My European adventure began with arrival in Dusseldorf - not a normal destination for long distance travelers to start, but it had been the cheapest inbound destination when I booked so I thought why not. It's largely a business-based city, although it does have a very upmarket shopping strip, Koenigsallee (the Kings way - think Prada, … Continue reading Dusseldorf
Taste of Melbourne 2016
It seems only fitting that I begin this journey at home, and with the event that really started my foray into the world of food. I attended the very first Taste of Melbourne, and have been back almost every year, my perspective slowly changing from pure consumer to conceptual interest. The first year, I was … Continue reading Taste of Melbourne 2016
Local Food Launchpad 2016
Musings on Food Supply in Greater Melbourne Last week I had the pleasure of attending the second annual Local Food Launchpad in Melbourne. There is no doubt to those who have stopped to think about it, that sustainability in food supply and food security is rapidly declining. Cities get bigger, farmers get pushed further and … Continue reading Local Food Launchpad 2016