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Organic mass production has no future
Over the last three years, Europe has seen crop failures due to drought and invasive species. Farmers can’t beat the price of grain from Ukraine, which is in desperate straits. One hectare of arable land disappears every second in the world, and soil is a non-renewable resource. (La disparition des terres agricoles: https://www.planetoscope.com/sols/1175-disparition-de-surfaces-agricoles-dans-le-monde.html) By the…
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Fair trade and organic farming
I’ve heard a lot of good ideas about fair trade and organic farming, but I have a few thoughts and reactions. First of all, I think it’s excessive to imagine a substantial change based on consumers paying more. In most European countries, our producers are paid a pittance by the middlemen because they are able…
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Homemade drinks – Hot or cold but not as sugary
Homemade drinks – Hot or cold but not as sugary Yes, yes, still water is healthier, from the tap when you are lucky or bottled water. And yes, yes, breastmilk is better for babies and Moms (except in serious cases). (WHO recommendations on infant feeding: https://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/infantfeeding_recommendation/en) But when you want to indulge yourself… and especially…
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The eco comfort, a way of life
The eco comfort, a way of life – How to use vinegar for household chores: https://en.wikihow.com/use-vinegar-for-working-workers White vinegar can also be used instead of softener in your washing machine. It is very effective, except for the towels it makes rough. – Batmaid – What if lemons were your home’s best friend?: https://batmaid.ch/blog/fr/nettoyage-maison-avec-des-citrons?utm_source=Returning+clients&utm_campaign=7a44a5fa4d-NL_citron_20nov2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c2cf3deb26-7a44a5fa4d-570640433 Using probiotic cleaners in…
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Golden chicken
Golden chicken 1) The success of this dish depends on the quality of the ingredients (as is the case of many other dishes …). Buy an organic farm chicken (or red label) and good quality vegetables (garden, farm, organic, AMAPs, etc.). If the vegetables are local or seasonal, it’s even better 😉 2) Buy a…