The State of the Environment Report calls for more plant based food innovation - does that mean more ultra-processed burgers?

The State of the Environment report suggests we need more plant based food innovation to reduce pressure on land use. But what does that actually mean? Do we all have to go out and support the ultra-processed plant-based burger market? Veg Action lead, Claire Rowland, explores some of the reasons why innovation in plant based protein is important, some new (unprocessed) innovations, and some small steps you can take through your diet to support biodiversity, environmental health and a reduction in emissions.

Veg ActionClaire Rowland23 July 2022Comment

What to do about climate change? Get answers in 10-25 minutes

Not sure what “net zero emissions” means? Want to know how you can impact climate change?

Project Drawdown has produced an excellent series of 6 videos, ranging from 10-25 minutes, explaining where we can have the most impact on climate.

This is a thought-provoking series, highly recommended for anyone starting out on the road to sustainability.

Four takeaways for adapting to Climate Change from the recent IPCC report

A few weeks ago, the IPCC released a report titled, “Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability“. Even though the report focuses on impacts, vulnerabilities and adaptive practices on a global scale, I have tried to derive some adaptation principles that could be applied to the Macedon Ranges.

November Produce Swappers Gardening Tips

Wow this wintery weather has set back our summer veggies but it is all systems go in the veggie garden. Plant, plant, plant! Read on for this month’s gardening tips for our region…

Duang's inspired carrot and chickpea Makhani

Duang shares the inspiring story (and Recipe) behind her carrot and chickpea Makhani - a fusion dish born from lunches with Tamil refugee and friend, Raj, and meeting Alice Zaslavsky at the Bendigo Writer’s Festival.

Resources & Tips, Veg ActionClaire Rowland17 October 2021#vegan, #plantbased, eat for the planet, #morevegmoreoften, recipesComment

October Produce Swappers Gardening Tips

October is really the start of true spring in the Macedon ranges. Read on for this month’s gardening tips for our region…

Exploring a brave new world: Plant based cheese

On a balmy autumn eve at the end of April, Veg Action hosted the Shire’s first ever plant-based/vegan friendly cheese and wine tasting event. We individually rated and collectively ranked 18 plant-based cheeses. If you want to reduce your dairy intake, read on to find out the best cheeses on the market.

Veg ActionLucy Campbell (MRSG)9 May 2021vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, cheese, macedon rangesComment

Zucchini Harvest Brunch: You're Welcome!

The Veg Action group are kickstarting 2021 with a celebration of zucchini at their Zucchini Harvest Brunch. All are invited, but numbers are limited so RSVP now.

Permaculture Garden, Veg ActionClaire Rowland10 January 2021#foodComment

Getting more veg into your celebration meal

Looking for a Christmas meal that is light, inclusive, delicious and more sustainable? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Permaculture Garden, SLF, Veg Action, Farmers MarketClaire Rowland10 December 2020#food Comment

Nominate a local grower and go in the draw to win!

Veg Action and Cobaw Health, with the help of Tara Murphy, a student on placement from Deakin University, are developing a directory to connect consumers with their local fruit, veg, nut and legume growers. You can help by nominating your favourite grower and go in the draw to win!

Permaculture Garden, Projects, SLF, Veg Action, Farmers MarketClaire Rowland4 December 2020#foodComment

Broadies, broadies and more broadies

Broad beans are a fabulously easy plant to grow in the Ranges, producing copious beans for many delicious dishes. Annie Reeve and Lucy Campbell give the low down on how to grow and eat the plant as part of their weekly Harvest to Table series.

Permaculture Garden, Resources & Tips, SLF, Veg ActionLucy Campbell3 December 2020#food, gardening, recipes Comment

Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb

Annie Reeves from the Permaculture Garden and Lucy Campbell from Veg Action share some insights into how to grow rhubarb in the Macedon Ranges, and some of the best ways to eat it.

Permaculture Garden, Resources & Tips, SLF, Veg ActionLucy Campbell16 November 2020gardening, recipesComment

Fabulous Fennel

Once again Lucy Campbell from Veg Action and Annie Reeve from the Woodend community garden have us drooling over delicious food and confident we can grow it. This week taking inspiration from Fabulous Fennel.

Permaculture Garden, Resources & Tips, SLF, Veg ActionLucy Campbell10 November 2020#food, gardens, gardening, recipesComment

Artichokes: delicious and dramatic

In this short blog, Annie Reeve from the permaculture garden shares tips on growing artichokes, a dramatic garden plant which is also a delicious addition to any diet.

Permaculture Garden, Resources & Tips, SLF, Veg ActionClaire Rowland8 November 2020#food, gardening, recipesComment

Asparagus Officinalis

Are asparagus tips popping up in your garden? Annie Reeves from the Woodend permaculture garden and Lucy Campbell from Veg Action share their joy for (and knowledge of) growing and cooking asparagus.

I heart beet

Beetroot is such a fabulous vegetable; seriously easy to grow, versatile and tasty. Here Annie Reeves from the Woodend permaculture garden and Lucy Campbell from Veg Action explore growing and eating the delicious plant; leaves and all.

Permaculture Garden, Resources & Tips, SLF, Veg ActionLucy Campbell8 October 2020#food, gardeningComment

Beatific broccoli

In the second instalment of the ‘From garden to table’ series, Annie Reeve (Woodend Permaculture Garden) and Lucy Campbell (Veg Action) talk about growing and eating the delicious broccoli.

Permaculture Garden, Resources & Tips, SLF, Veg ActionLucy Campbell29 September 2020#food, gardening Comments

All hail kale!

In the first of the ‘From garden to table’ series, Annie Reeve (Woodend Permaculture Garden) and Lucy Campbell (Veg Action) talk about growing and eating the delightful Kale.

Winning winter recipes from the Macedon Ranges

Last month, Veg Action hosted the Range’s first ever Master Chef style recipe competition: The Winter Veg Recipe Competition. Since the competition ended, we have been beating back requests for the recipes. So here, good reader, are the top 3. You’re Welcome.

SLF, Veg Action, Farmers MarketClaire Rowland3 September 2020rangesrecipechallenge, #food, sustainable food, seasonal food

Veg Action brings Master Chef to the Ranges

Veg Action’s entertaining and very “real” cook-off, styled on Master Chef, was the final instalment of Macedon Ranges Winter Veg Recipe Challenge. Streamed live on facebook to over 2k viewers, the show involved three “celebrity” judges appraising three dishes and selecting a winner.

SLF, Veg Action, Farmers MarketClaire Rowland17 August 2020#foodComment

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