Organic Empire

A Regional Providore to inspire us all. Whether you are interested in supporting your local farmers, ordering a foodbox, learning how to cook, eating organically or looking for an alternative to the big supermarkets Organic Empire has it all.

And if you want some re-use, recycling inspiration then look no further.

If your community is looking to set up local food projects this is a great place to start for ideas. And if you live in the neighborhood, drop in and say hello.

Listen to the conversation with Angela for yourself.

Lentil Burgers

1 cup organic mashed potato, cooled
1 can organic brown lentils, rinsed
4 organic spring onions thinly sliced
Handful of chopped organic parsley
1 organic free range egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs of choice.

* Can add 1 tbs curry paste or 2 tbs satay sauce

Description:
Place all ingredients in a bowl and combine.  Divide mixture into four patties.  Heat some olive oil or coconut oil in a pan.  Cook patties for 2-3 minutes or until golden and warmed through.
Alternatively place in oven and bake for 20 mins.

Serve with salad and or a bun/pitta bread
Optional extras
slice of cheese
organic relish
organic baby lettuce
organic avocado
organic alfalfa
organic tomato
organic cucumber
organic carrot

For more organic recipes check out the Organic Empire website.

Image accompanies the recipe on the Organic Empire website.

Me-Healthy Farm

Another example of the Regional Providore's that provides both a service and an inspiration, Me-Healthy Farm is located at 147 Upper Orara Road in Karangi.Open each Friday and Sunday from 10 am - 2 pm Me-Healthy Farm is a great place to get your fruit and vegetables, herbs and nuts as well as seeds and seedlings. You can also stop by the cafe, check out the gift shop, meet the farm animals and tour the vegetable garden.

Like Me-Healthy Farm's Facebook page to find out what is in season, check out the photos, keep up with the news of the Farm and, in the next few months, discover information on the up-coming workshops.

Got extra produce for sale, Me-Healthy are also looking for more farmers and growers to join in the fun.

Sam joined Pearl in the Passionfruit and Chilli kitchen for a yarn about Me-Healthy Farm. You can listen in here.

Image from Me-Healthy Farm's Facebook page

Braidwood Made

The Old Cheese factory in Reisdale provides a range of services to local producers from an apple press to a commercial kitchen, function room and design studio.

They also sell a long list of local produce that includes cider, wine, pickles, relishes, sauces and jams.

And if that wasn't enough there are also artisan workshops including bread, cheese and sausage making.

Buying local becomes easier when are there places like The Old Cheese Factory in communities and this segment is the first in a periodic series where we focus on businesses and services that are making it easier for people to buy local foods.