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Extract from Organic Advantage Ed. 121 (BFA e-newsletter) May 2009
Biological Farmers
of Australia will
welcome one of Australia's most acclaimed chefs at
Greenfest 2009. Justin North is the 2009 Sydney Morning Herald Chef of the Year
and the chef and proprietor of two award winning Sydney restaurants Becasse and
Etch.
Greenfest, presented by Brisbane City Council, is
Queensland's largest ''sustainable living'' festival and will be held with
BFA, as principle partner for Nutrition, Food and Beverages, in the Brisbane
Botanic Gardens from Friday 5th until Sunday 7th June.
Festival
organisers are encouraging Brisbane residents to bring their healthy appetites
for all things ethical.
Justin North - a passionate advocate of quality
food with sustainable production methods - will create his own
lightly spiced burgers using 100
percent organic Wagyu beef for hungry festival goers.
The
Australian Certified Organic Gundooee Wagyu Beef from the fertile pastures of
Dunedoo NSW is grass-fed on native perennials,
free of any hormonal growth promotants, with burgers expected to be a star item
on the Greenfest menu.
Festival goers will also be delighted with a
fresh take on cooking demonstrations, incorporating local organic produce.
Justin - who has sourced
everything from organic meat, to free range eggs and native-pasture fed lamb for Becasse and Etch, says ''choosing what you eat should be a
way of life''.
As part of the
BFA supported 'foodie fun' Justin will serve up a
series of cooking demonstrations on stage, reflecting on sustainability, the art
of thoughtful food, and why we should get back to the vegie-patch.
''I believe, that as a chef
I have the responsibility to choose ingredients carefully - it's about working with
farmers directly; and
consciously thinking about where a product came from along with the methods,
practises, and ethical values of the supplier.
''Not only will Greenfest
introduce local growers, farmers, fishermen and producers, it will also
highlight the increasing importance of sustainable and ethical farming and
eating. Chefs and restaurateurs have an important role in bringing awareness to
these issues by embracing the notion of good eating and smart shopping - not only for the
environment, but ultimately for the superior quality of seasonal, locally grown
produce.''
Holly Vyner,
General Manager of BFA, says Justin's interest in eco-aware production and
organic ingredients is further proof that people are getting serious about food
origins - ''for the
sake of their health, and the
health of the planet.''
Colman Ridge, Greenfest
Director, says Brisbane residents will benefit from the words of such an
experienced chef.
''The generosity of Justin
to share his skills and knowledge with the community at Greenfest is inspiring
and delivers far more than award winning food. Brisbane is truly becoming a
focus of practical green leadership with popular grassroots solutions.''
Ms. Vyner says the
festival is also a chance to sample a range of unique and sustainable treats.
''From certified
organic waffles, to organic Wagyu burgers - Greenfest aims to
support and identify organic and local producers.''
Be
inspired at Greenfest World Environment Day 5th - 7th
June
Further key note appearances spreading the word on
sustainability at Greenfest include:
Summer
Rayne Oakes (International eco-fashion model,
author and activist)
Tony Fry (Esteemed Australian
designer)
Ash
Grunwald (Internationally renowned
Australian Blues and Roots performer)
Visit http://www.greenfest.com.au/
for more
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