Keeping to your New Year’s resolutions?
I am committed and constantly busy on mine, which are to make the Clearspring brand completely organic by 2012, my personal Olympic marathon.
I do this to help farmers and food producers switch to sustainable agriculture. Good soil husbandry gives proven results and harvests. Protect the soil and our children and future generations can enjoy an abundance of nutritious food. The opposite brings land erosion and famines.
Clearspring will be launching a bunch of new and delicious foods in 2010, all organic and healthy choices, using the best ingredients. Also, we are continuing to upgrade our website, adding in more easy recipes and useful information.

Best wishes,

Christopher Dawson

Founder

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Valentine’s Fun

Once again Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we have some great ideas to make it special. Why not treat your loved one to some sweet treats and cocktails. Here are our favourite romantic recipes to help you out: Muffins with Red Sauce, Strawberry Mousse decorated with pink rose petals, Sake Passion Cocktail and Green Tea and Sake Cocktail.

In Focus: Umeboshi

For many Japanese people umeboshi - pickled Japanese plums - are considered to be a cure-all. From stomach complaints to the common cold, and even the hangover, they have restorative qualities. As they boost the immune system they are also the perfect ingredient for the cold weather. Try some of our favourite umeboshi recipes: Stir-Fried Vegetables with Pickled Plum Sauce, Ochazuke - Tea Soaked Rice and Kuzu Cream, and find out more about the production process and history of Clearspring Umeboshi here.