This is one of the best places in the Manning Valley - you have to come and try it!!
Welcome to Bent on Food
Bent on Food is a multi award winning specialty food store and café located on the NSW Mid North Coast in the heritage township of Wingham just 3 1/2 hours north of Sydney.Situated adjacent to the store is Duck under the Table, a purpose built cheese making and cookery school offering a wide variety of classes taught by qualified chefs and instructors.Bent on Food carries a vast range of local produce along with regional specialties from all over Australia. We also have a great range of kitchenware.Come in and have a coffee or some lunch and peruse the shelves for inspiration.
Whats new
Woll Cookware - This German made product is wonderful to look at and excellent to use. The pots have a 7mm thick cast iron bottom with lids and handles that are ovenproof to 220 degrees. Oh and the lids are glass, so you can see what's cooking, very nice indeed!
Disaster Bay Chillies – Disaster Bay Chillies' product range is from Eden on the NSW South Coast and includes a wonderful chilli marmalade, great on your morning toast to launch you into your day, or try it as a glaze for fish and poultry.
Recent Awards
November 2006
2006 NSW Tourism Awards for Business Excellence. Winner -Tourism Retailing Category.
November 2006
2006 Small Business Awards Champion of Champions.Champion of Regional Business
August 2006
2006 Mid North Coast Tourism Awards for Business Excellence. Winner - Cafes and Takeaways Category Award of Distinction - Tourism Retailing Category.
Tuesday 17 July 2007
Sita - Enviromental Solutions
Our Services
SITA Environmental Solutions (SITA) industry knowledge and experience combined with our comprehensive service range enables us to provide cradle to grave’ environmental and sustainable waste management solutions.With operations in all mainland States and the Australian Capital Territory, we provide integrated waste management solutions for more than 43,000 commercial and industrial customers and more than 800,000 households each week.Our commitment to our customers, existing and potential, is to be the "First and Only Choice for Waste Management", be it for:
Recycling
Transport
Equipment
Disposal
Consultancy
Assessment
Information and Knowledge
As part of our commitment to customers, we offer integrated waste solutions managing all forms of waste, such as:
Solid (general, commercial/industrial, building/construction, domestic)
Recycling (paper and cardboard, plastic, glass, timber, steel)
Hazardous (Prescribed)
Landfill (domestic, inert, putrescible, prescribed hazardous, soil, asbestos)
Liquid (grease traps, triple interceptors, prescribed, oils, photographic)
Security Disposal
Product Destruction
Builders’ Bins
Temporary Bins
Hygiene Services (sanitary, nappy, flushers, dispensers, deep clean)
Medical (sharps, pathology, pharmaceutical, clinical)
Low level Radioactive
Fluorescent Tube collection and recycling
Printer Cartridge collection and recycling
Organic Farming Yields 'as good or better'
Organic farming yields 'as good or better'
Posted Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:00am AEST
Organic farming can yield up to three times as much food as conventional farming in developing countries, and holds its own against standard methods in rich countries, US researchers say.
They said their findings contradict arguments that organic farming, which excludes the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, is not as efficient as conventional techniques.
"My hope is that we can finally put a nail in the coffin of the idea that you can't produce enough food through organic agriculture," Ivette Perfecto, a professor at the University of Michigan's school of Natural Resources and Environment, said in a statement.
She and colleagues analysed published studies on yields from organic farming. They looked at 293 different examples.
"Model estimates indicate that organic methods could produce enough food on a global per capita basis to sustain the current human population, and potentially an even larger population, without increasing the agricultural land base," they wrote in their report, published in the journal Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems.
"We were struck by how much food the organic farmers would produce," Professor Perfecto said.
"Corporate interest in agriculture and the way agriculture research has been conducted in land grant institutions, with a lot of influence by the chemical companies and pesticide companies as well as fertiliser companies, all have been playing an important role in convincing the public that you need to have these inputs to produce food," she added.
Posted Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:00am AEST
Organic farming can yield up to three times as much food as conventional farming in developing countries, and holds its own against standard methods in rich countries, US researchers say.
They said their findings contradict arguments that organic farming, which excludes the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, is not as efficient as conventional techniques.
"My hope is that we can finally put a nail in the coffin of the idea that you can't produce enough food through organic agriculture," Ivette Perfecto, a professor at the University of Michigan's school of Natural Resources and Environment, said in a statement.
She and colleagues analysed published studies on yields from organic farming. They looked at 293 different examples.
"Model estimates indicate that organic methods could produce enough food on a global per capita basis to sustain the current human population, and potentially an even larger population, without increasing the agricultural land base," they wrote in their report, published in the journal Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems.
"We were struck by how much food the organic farmers would produce," Professor Perfecto said.
"Corporate interest in agriculture and the way agriculture research has been conducted in land grant institutions, with a lot of influence by the chemical companies and pesticide companies as well as fertiliser companies, all have been playing an important role in convincing the public that you need to have these inputs to produce food," she added.
Wednesday 11 July 2007
How you can become a little greener
Took this from SheSaid
How you can become a little greener
By Simone Trimble
The Live Earth concerts made big news over the weekend with some of the biggest names in the music industry getting together to raise environmental awareness. Australia kicked off first, leading the rest of the world with an entertainment extravaganza to be remembered, with Missy Higgins, Sneaky Sound System, Wolfmother and Crowded House. Madonna rocked the stage in London, while The Police headlined the New York concert. Be a part of the Live Earth cause and lodge an environmentally friendly pledge here at www.greengeneration.com.au
Learn more about Recycling
Remember the days when we had no dedicated recycling bins and all we had for our weekly garbage was one big green bin. These days our recycling bins are larger than our ordinary waste bins and recycling has become a part of our everyday lives. But recycling has evolved in recent years and there is a lot more you can do and a lot more products you can recycle. Did you know that you can recycle water, batteries, white goods, cars and car parts, clothing, furniture and plastic shopping bags? Find out some great recycling tips from actnow.com.au
Turn your Pet Green
Did you know that your pet’s lifestyle has a big impact on global warming? The average dog creates 1.92 tones of greenhouse gas each year. That’s more pollution than six months of driving a 4WD car generates! By purchasing Easy Being Green’s Carbon Neutral Cat and Dog products, you can make sure your furry friend is doing their bit to tackle climate change, and ease your own conscience at the same time. In return for your environmentally friendly gesture, you'll receive a Carbon Neutral feeding bowl sticker, a gift card and an official certificate confirming the greenhouse gas pollution reduction on your pet's behalf. Go to www.easybeinggreen.com.au for more info
A Green Wedding
Your big day is a massive production – the celebrations, guest travel (including the odd overseas visitor), accommodation and the honeymoon. Did you know that the average wedding creates around 10 tonnes of greenhouse gas? That is about the same amount generated by two return flights from Sydney to London! By buying one of Easy Being Green’s Carbon Neutral Wedding packages, or putting one on your gift list, you can give the planet a present as you start your life together. To learn more visit: www.easybeinggreen.com.au
Make your home green friendly
More than 500,000 Australian households and businesses support GreenPower - now you too can be part of the solution to climate change. Switching to GreenPower is an investment - the more households and workplaces that make the switch, the bigger the return for the environment. Switch your home to renewable energy sourced from solar and wind. Check out www.greenpower.com.au
Turn your Business Green
Breathe Easy is an Australian-based, premium carbon offset product that not only provides lasting environmental change on a large scale, it is also robust enough to comply with any government-introduced carbon trading scheme in the future. Breathe Easy offers corporations and individuals the opportunity to create premium carbon offsets, and is backed by Greening Australia; an organisation with 25 years experience and the capacity to deliver lasting environmental benefits such as transforming landscapes and nurturing biodiversity.” For more information, please visit www.breatheeasynow.com.au
Plant a Tree on National Tree Day
Planet Ark's National Tree Day is Australia's biggest community tree-planting event. Since Tree Day started in 1996, over 10.5 million native trees and shrubs have been planted by more than a million volunteers! Tree planting makes a positive difference to our environment, and the benefits reach into schools and communities, and also help our precious native animals and plants survive in Australia's diverse natural settings. This year Schools Tree Day falls on Friday 27th July, with National Tree Day on Sunday 29th July and as ever, there are many ways you can get involved. For more information go to www.planetark.com
How you can become a little greener
By Simone Trimble
The Live Earth concerts made big news over the weekend with some of the biggest names in the music industry getting together to raise environmental awareness. Australia kicked off first, leading the rest of the world with an entertainment extravaganza to be remembered, with Missy Higgins, Sneaky Sound System, Wolfmother and Crowded House. Madonna rocked the stage in London, while The Police headlined the New York concert. Be a part of the Live Earth cause and lodge an environmentally friendly pledge here at www.greengeneration.com.au
Learn more about Recycling
Remember the days when we had no dedicated recycling bins and all we had for our weekly garbage was one big green bin. These days our recycling bins are larger than our ordinary waste bins and recycling has become a part of our everyday lives. But recycling has evolved in recent years and there is a lot more you can do and a lot more products you can recycle. Did you know that you can recycle water, batteries, white goods, cars and car parts, clothing, furniture and plastic shopping bags? Find out some great recycling tips from actnow.com.au
Turn your Pet Green
Did you know that your pet’s lifestyle has a big impact on global warming? The average dog creates 1.92 tones of greenhouse gas each year. That’s more pollution than six months of driving a 4WD car generates! By purchasing Easy Being Green’s Carbon Neutral Cat and Dog products, you can make sure your furry friend is doing their bit to tackle climate change, and ease your own conscience at the same time. In return for your environmentally friendly gesture, you'll receive a Carbon Neutral feeding bowl sticker, a gift card and an official certificate confirming the greenhouse gas pollution reduction on your pet's behalf. Go to www.easybeinggreen.com.au for more info
A Green Wedding
Your big day is a massive production – the celebrations, guest travel (including the odd overseas visitor), accommodation and the honeymoon. Did you know that the average wedding creates around 10 tonnes of greenhouse gas? That is about the same amount generated by two return flights from Sydney to London! By buying one of Easy Being Green’s Carbon Neutral Wedding packages, or putting one on your gift list, you can give the planet a present as you start your life together. To learn more visit: www.easybeinggreen.com.au
Make your home green friendly
More than 500,000 Australian households and businesses support GreenPower - now you too can be part of the solution to climate change. Switching to GreenPower is an investment - the more households and workplaces that make the switch, the bigger the return for the environment. Switch your home to renewable energy sourced from solar and wind. Check out www.greenpower.com.au
Turn your Business Green
Breathe Easy is an Australian-based, premium carbon offset product that not only provides lasting environmental change on a large scale, it is also robust enough to comply with any government-introduced carbon trading scheme in the future. Breathe Easy offers corporations and individuals the opportunity to create premium carbon offsets, and is backed by Greening Australia; an organisation with 25 years experience and the capacity to deliver lasting environmental benefits such as transforming landscapes and nurturing biodiversity.” For more information, please visit www.breatheeasynow.com.au
Plant a Tree on National Tree Day
Planet Ark's National Tree Day is Australia's biggest community tree-planting event. Since Tree Day started in 1996, over 10.5 million native trees and shrubs have been planted by more than a million volunteers! Tree planting makes a positive difference to our environment, and the benefits reach into schools and communities, and also help our precious native animals and plants survive in Australia's diverse natural settings. This year Schools Tree Day falls on Friday 27th July, with National Tree Day on Sunday 29th July and as ever, there are many ways you can get involved. For more information go to www.planetark.com
Sunday 8 July 2007
Chamber of Secrets!!
Chamber of secrets - check out this newstory of the security of the latest Harry Potter book!
The Book of Names by Jill Gregory & Karen Tintori
The Book of Names by Jill Gregory & Karen Tintori
David Shepherd holds the key - only he doesn't know it yet. As a result of a accident he died for a moment and started to walk into the light - only when he was there he hears people calling out their name and then together they cry out "Remember" as he is sent back to his body. He does, vicious head aches afflict him as he remembers each name, cataloguing them into his journal until one day he finally tells a friend.
His friend helps him seek help and the story really gets going. He knows who is in the Book of Names, an ancient text originating with the biblical Adam. The book contains the names of each generation's 36 righteous souls - The Hidden Ones - by whose existence alone the world survives. The secret religious sect the Gnoseos are driven to rid the world of these 36 and their down to 3. David is in the battle of his life - especially when it gets personal.
A great read. My friend Stacey told me about this one when I was on a recent trip to Sydney and I saw it just before I was due to come home and of course couldn't help myself. I really enjoyed it, one of those books you just keep turning the page and can't put down.
Temeraire by Naomi Novik
Temeraire by Naomi Novik (Also known as His Majesty's Dragon)
Set in the midst of the Napoleonic Wars, Captain William Laurence captures a French frigate which holds a valuable prize - a dragon egg close to hatching. As young dragons must be put into harness immediately or they become feral and accept no master. Laurence's life is changed forever when he is chosen and must take the young dragon to the training centre where he will meet and live among those who society has shunned.
I enjoyed the relationship that Naomi built between Laurence and Temeraire forming friendship, trust and loyalty, very believable. Temeraire shows intelligence and wit bringing Laurence out of his long held beliefs about society.
Interesting concepts and a well developed reference to the life cycles of each type of dragon breed keep you involved in the book.
A good easy Sunday afternoon read!
Set in the midst of the Napoleonic Wars, Captain William Laurence captures a French frigate which holds a valuable prize - a dragon egg close to hatching. As young dragons must be put into harness immediately or they become feral and accept no master. Laurence's life is changed forever when he is chosen and must take the young dragon to the training centre where he will meet and live among those who society has shunned.
I enjoyed the relationship that Naomi built between Laurence and Temeraire forming friendship, trust and loyalty, very believable. Temeraire shows intelligence and wit bringing Laurence out of his long held beliefs about society.
Interesting concepts and a well developed reference to the life cycles of each type of dragon breed keep you involved in the book.
A good easy Sunday afternoon read!
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